Al Hughes, Matt Steverson and Graeme Esarey take first-place in the Race To Alaska. The crew crossed the finish line in Ketchikan, Alaska at 12:55pm on Friday, June 12, 2015. (KRBD File Photo)

Last year’s winners: Al Hughes, Matt Steverson and Graeme Esarey. (KRBD File Photo)

Jake Beattie, co-founder of the Race to Alaska, gives an update on the second annual 750-mile boat race from Port Townsend, Wash., to Ketchikan. The first-place team is expected to cross the finish line as early as Thursday.