Fundraising and Giving Back
Don Urquhart – 2019 Solo OC1 Georgia Strait 73K Crossing
Don Urquhart – 2017 Solo OC1 Georgia Strait 61K Crossing
Don Urquhart has completed two high-profile solo crossings of the Strait of Georgia (the body of water between Vancouver Island and the BC mainland). These are grueling open-ocean treks that require elite navigation skills and physical stamina. Don is known for using his sport as a platform for philanthropy, raising thousands of dollars for local education and youth foundations (like the Take A Hike Foundation) through his two Georgia Strait Open Ocean Crossings.
Don Urquhart – 2019 Solo OC1 Georgia Strait 73K Crossing
In May of 2019 Don Urquhart solo paddled (OC1 Outrigger Canoe) 73 kilometers (45 miles) from Nanoose Bay, Vancouver Island to Vancouver in 10 hours and 58 minutes.
Don,
Thank you seems to be limited for what you have done – what an accomplishment!!! I can remember a few years back when we sat down and discussed this idea. Thanks for your continued support of our team and especially of our students.
Deb Alma-Sluggett (Director of Philanthropy – Take A Hike Foundation)
Don Urquhart – 2017 Solo OC1 Georgia Strait Crossing
2017 Nanaimo to Vancouver: Don successfully solo-paddled 61 kilometers (38 miles) in 8 hours and 19 minutes.
The event involved the students of Charles Dickens Elementary School on how goal setting, adventure and stepping outside our comfort zone can be a positive life changing journey for our lives. The fundraising campaign was a success and a total of $3,343.00 was raised for education (100 percent of all donations went to Charles Dickens Elementary School).
The crossing was a great success that involved 6 months of preparation and training. The students and staff were able to follow me via satellite communication throughout the day.