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 unfavorable. 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.
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. Within these limitations, we do hope that a good time and a memorably great adventure will be had by all. We celebrate not only the accomplishments of Leif Ericson and his Viking companions, but the contributions of all of the Nordic Immigrants who followed him and have helped to shape North America as it is today.