Alternate routes are possible on these passages also, depending on the various ship's capabilities. Trailerable vessels may elect to avoid the more difficult passages and travel one or more legs by highway and ferry when the weather is unfavourable. An accompanying support ship will be sought to provide for emergencies, supplies, repairs or other needs of the Viking ships. Cooperation of the Canadian and US Coast Guards for Rescue and other assistance if needed will be arranged for. Since the time period of the voyage is ten weeks or more, some crews may not be able to arrange for all to be present for the entire period, and crew members can rotate to be present for shorter periods thanks to modern air travel.
All plans are tentative and few commitments are yet in hand.
We do know that an Icelandic replica ship, the Islendigur, will definitely sail from Iceland via Greenland to L'Anse Aux Meadows. The Snorri a replica sailed in 1998 by Hodding Carter, III to L'Anse Aux Meadows from Greenland, will be present and several other ships have indicated a strong interest in coming to North America in 2000, subject to the financial and other assistance available. The Millennium Committee is committed to raising funds, enlisting Corporate Sponsors, and arranging Ocean Transport for participating Viking ships to the greatest extent possible. Participants are expected to help in planning and in providing some of their own costs such as lodgings, meals and personal expenses. Cooperation in filming events and with other publicity arrangements may well be a requirement of some sponsors.