"Activists expect a larger turnout Saturday, when a flotilla rally is scheduled against the Polar Pioneer’s presence in Seattle. Another big event is planned for Monday near Terminal 5."

"Paddle-powered activists hit the waters of Elliott Bay in kayaks Thursday to throw an 'unwelcome party' for a massive Shell drilling rig as it reached the Port of Seattle.

The protesters, opposed to the Port serving as a base for Shell Oil’s Arctic fleet, met the Polar Pioneer rig in more than 20 kayaks. Then they linked together and unfurled a banner with the message, “Arctic Drilling = Climate Change.”

The activists, concerned about oil spills off Alaska and the impact of fossil-fuel consumption on climate change, were accompanied by members of the Duwamish Tribe, who paddled through the waves in a long wooden canoe and led the group in chanted songs."

Daniel Beekman and Coral Garnick report for the Seattle Post-Intelligencer May 14, 2015. [2]

SEE ALSO:

"Kayakers Protest as Arctic Drill Rig Moors Off Seattle" (Associated Press) [3]

"Kayak Protest Launched as Shell Arctic Drilling Rig Arrives In Seattle" (Aljazeera America) [4]

"Obama Defends Arctic Drilling Decision" (The Hill) [5]

"Shell Oil Rig Arrives In Seattle Amid Fierce Outcry" (Reuters) [6]