Batwing combined with a 14 sqft jib. After getting dropped off by a sea plane, Jon takes 30 minutes to assemble his kayak. His sail rig adds 18 pounds to his heavy load of gear and food as he continues toward Coppermine. But the rig adds stability and speed which is crucial due to the lost time. Jon can double or even triple his daily mileage with the sails.
Bears are a constant threat.
As Jon rounds Cape Bathurst he reaches his northern most point latitude 70 35' N. He is joined by hordes of mosquitoes. A wolf pads along on the shoreline keeping pace out of curiosity. Then a Grizzly stands to get a better view. And he is. A burst of paddle augments the sail and Jon escapes.