Kokatat Paddlers Attempt 1st North Sea Kayak Crossing Between Shetland Islands and Norway During World War Two, when the Germans occupied Norway, Norwegian fishermen traversed the inhospitable North Sea between the Shetland Islands and the west coast of Norway carrying agents, saboteurs and arms into Norway and to aid refugees in their escape. These daring operations became known as the “Shetland Bus”.
Three Kokatat sponsored paddlers will add their mark to the historic route when they attempt the first kayak crossing of the 388-kilometre open ocean course this week. On July 16th, Patrick Winterton, Mick Berwick and Olly Hicks will launch from Lerwick, Shetland, in commemoration of the seafaring achievements of all those involved in the Shetland Bus operation and raise funds for the Make a Wish Foundation and the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI).
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Kokatat Hops on the “Shetland Bus”
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July 11, 2011
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