Paddling with Porpoise is a journey of protection for the world’s smallest porpoise, while connecting purpose to the activities we love to partake in.
Through metaphorical tidal swings and rolling waves, author Sean Jansen takes us along on his paddleboard while he travels down the second longest peninsula on earth, the Baja Peninsula of Mexico. His personal goal for the project was to do something to feed his soul; to give back to nature instead of taking from it.
Earlier in life, Sean suffered from years of addiction, toxic selfishness, and incredible doubt. He wasn’t someone who was confident, trusting, or even capable of setting off on this 123-day journey from the get-go.
When he finished his 2,600-mile thru-hike of the Pacific Crest Trail, he became riddled with guilt.
“I couldn’t fathom that all he did was go for a hike and take from the world, gorging myself on Mother Nature and ecotherapy without once giving back to the trail that gave me so much.” - Sean Jansen
Paddling with Porpoise was going to be different. Of course Sean wanted to paddle the coast, camp on remote beaches, and enjoy the splendor and wildness that the Sea of Cortez has to offer; but the mission of it all was to give back, and giving is exactly what this book is all about.
100% of the proceeds from this book are being donated to conservation. But not just any conservation; as the title of the book implies, to the conservation of an endangered porpoise. The Sea of Cortez, or the Upper Gulf of California, is home to the world’s smallest and most endangered marine mammal, the Vaquita porpoise.
With fewer than ten remaining in the wild today, Sean set out to paddle the entire 1000-mile coastline all the while raising awareness and donating funds to help scientists prevent the Vaquita from becoming extinct.
Through winds, hurricanes, incessant heat, sickness, insects, coyotes, sharks, and even an earthquake; Sean takes us on his journey while reminding us that no matter your background or skillset, we have the power to do something positive in this world, while not compromising the very things that make us happy and healthy.
His book can be found on Amazon and as mentioned, 100% of the royalties will be donated to the Vaquita.
Read more about Paddling with Porpoise in this article from Sean Jansen on the Sawyer Blog.
January 16, 2025
肖恩-扬森
肖恩-詹森（Sean Jansen）是一名自由撰稿人，也是黄石国家公园的季节性野外向导。在当向导的淡季，他参加了一系列探险活动，从徒步穿越太平洋山脊步道到最近的墨西哥巴哈半岛站立划船之旅。通过戒酒，他搬进了一辆面包车，花时间飞钓鳟鱼溪流、进行超级马拉松训练，以及在海岸边寻找未冲浪的海浪。他对荒野和野外充满热情，经常带着笔和纸去旅行，并想方设法让他热爱的户外娱乐活动能够回馈给需要保护和环境的地区。
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