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29 March 2023

Mark Ervin epic paddle of 'The Greater Loop'

June 1, 2022: Mark Fuhrmann, 64, began his solo kayak trip around eastern North America. He started in Halifax, making this gruelling journey 11,000 km, at least 3,800 km longer than the 'Great Loop', which turns north to Montreal Quebec at New York City. His route went up the St. Lawrence River, Ottawa River, Rideau and Trent-Severn Waterways, Georgian Bay, Lake Michigan, Illinois River, Mississippi River, Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway, Gulf Intracoastal Waterway, Okeechobee Waterway, Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway, and Halifax. Paddling about 40 km (25 mi) per day he planned to arrive back in Halifax by June 2023. His voyage is raising money for Captains Without Borders and Doctors Without Borders. Mark was born in Atikokan, Ontario (where Mike Ranta's also from), has lived in Vancouver and Los Angeles, and now calls Norway home.
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UPDATE August 1, 2023: Mark Ervin arrived in Halifax after completing the "Greater Loop" by kayak – about 11,000 km in 14 months. A truly epic achievement!

5 February 2022

Is this your boat? Guelph police recovered a stolen 16-foot aluminum fishing boat with a 20-horsepower Yamaha outboard and trailer on January 29 that they believe was originally painted blue. https://t.co/xMgQpUkjWT


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3 February 2022

Dog believed drowned in Thompson River found living under boat in Kamploops B.C. https://t.co/UmQ7V2x1uU


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2 February 2022

75-year-old French adventurer has died attempting solo row across the Atlantic Ocean https://t.co/72MCuOKq8v


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The M/V Nukumi, the newest laker is currently under going her maiden voyage and the longest voyage she'll ever take -14,520 miles from China to Canada to join Canada Steamship Lines as a salt hauler. https://t.co/TSNRzmlAQZ


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