Feeling under powered in the first leg, Jon switches to a Balogh 24 sqft Batwing and continues using the BOSS outriggers. When they arrive at Cambridge Bay, the sea is still frozen so there is a two month delay. Finally Jon decides to take a difficult portage along the southern route to get around the ice that is blocking him. It's ten grueling miles that requires 3 round trips for his gear and one more for the boat. Jon's only rest during the overland leg is the sheer sailing pleasure when he come to each of the inland lakes along the route.
Mosquitoes are ever present whenever the wind dies.
Breathing a mixture of air and bugs he continues hauling gear and boat. Upon reaching open water he loads his boat to the point it is very unstable and paddles off. Soon he starts sailing again and the BOSS outriggers not only allow sailing but also help with the heavy load. Becoming storm bound for a few days Jon has to endure tent living in a harsh environment. Spending the entire day mopping up water from the tent floor.