I have actually gleaned quite a bit of info about kayaking around Isle Royale. Definitely on my bucket list. The book I have break the route on the north shore into 10 mile segments......basically safe harbors.

I would also have a dry suit and communications devices wether an Epirb or SAT phone and also a SPOT. Of course you might be "expired" by the time anyone shows up. Have plenty of time and a good weather radio and plan accordingly. The hour paddle we spent on the Lady in open canoes a few years back was very intriguing.......seemed like it could be a special trip indeed with the right boat.

Spray skirt is probably wishful thinking but I remember reading about a kayak at Isle Royale that took a wave and filled up and when the water went forward into his bow he had a very tough time indeed controlling his boat. If it is bad enough for a spray skirt probably best not to be out.

ST also mentioned something I have already considered and that is a bilge pump.........except I would do 12 volt system and a switch. The boat is certainly capable of handling a battery as I have already found out.

The island is an extraordinary place........it is not a national park for nothing.

But first things first. I will get some big water experience on the nice warm ocean first and see what kind of water I can handle and learn the capabilities of the boat as well.