Thanks for the info! I drove to Alaska in May and returned in October a few years back. Got to recon and survey above Kenai Lake. I'd like to return to AK before the hordes or rainy season arrive.....as the days get longer and folks are upbeat.

I decked on the GOM a couple winters. Saw as high as 30' seas, but I was much younger too. I should be OK in most conditions.

Maritime highway is an obvious choice. 1-way AS with stop-overs is a great idea!

I used to hitchhike. There were lots of crazy schemes back then, like hitching at airports. Seems you could do this at marinas or docks too. Any ideas this way?

One other thought. A 1-way cruise which permits intermittent passage: hop on and off as the spirit leads. Seems like a stretch, but sure would be fun.

This is a 2012 scheme I'm putting together. Appreciate you help.