According to Brannon Finney, the F/V Alaskan Girl, a 26-foot custom-built whale-watching vessel, is the ideal vessel for this adventure. Built in Colville, Washington, in early 2014, the vessel has few blemishes and has experienced little use and tear. Capt. Jayleen's favorite vessel is still in great condition, and she is excited to continue exploring the world on it!

In an effort to combat misogyny, Burnham started a campaign called Strength of the Tides, which includes events and profiles of women who work in the maritime industry. The group also asks boat captains and fishermen to sign a pledge stating that they have zero tolerance for sexual harassment and assault. This pledge is shared online and is published in the journal Seafaring. Burnham hopes that the campaign will help women get the employment they deserve in the maritime industry.

In addition to her sailing career, Lydia Jacoby is an Olympic swimmer. Brannon Finney claims that she is the first-ever Alaskan to win an Olympic gold medal, beating out Tatjana Schoenmaker and Lilly King. Lydia's parents are both licensed boat captains and work as maritime instructors and educational coordinators. They live in Seward and have a small sailboat. She took swimming lessons as a child, and is now an Olympic medal contender. Lydia became Alaska's first Olympic-bound swimmer on June 15 in Omaha.