Racer Bios for 2019 Yukon River Quest Entrants

Some years canoe/kayak experience in a few canoe Slalom & White Water competitions. 5 times YRQ finisher

Find the fastest current and channels on the way to Dawson. Hopefully being faster than previous years !

I love the river !

YRQ 2016 - Tandem Canoe
YRQ 2017 - Tandem Canoe
YRQ 2018 - Voyageur
University Swimming

Have fun, race hard.

Butter tart at midnight in a canoe with my manly musk blowing into my partners noses. Helps me lose weight and not eat all my kids leftovers.

Previous YRQ's, Texas Water Safari, Adventure Racing. Blah Blah Blah

Friday night Happy Hour in Dawson!

It's in my backyard. I love being on water

YRQ's
Marathons

TBA

5 YRQ's and other races

Finish strong and fast

Life long canoe/kayak racer: flatwater, outrigger, marathon, ice boat, voyageur. YRQ finisher 2017

Enjoy the Yukon River at its best in the company of a new team.

Several but mainly because I can't easily say no to a paddling adventure.

MR340 2015
Ski to Sea 2018
YRQ 2018
Ski to Sea 2019

Improve, keep becoming a better and better team with my awesome fellow Huptown Girl

YRQ 2017, 2018
Ski to Sea 2018, 2019
Prince George Northern Hardware 2018
Outdoor things.

Be a strong lead dog for my smooth and feisty captain. Be an even better team.

Ski season was over again.

MRX
K2O

to share another adventure with my Tweetie, and (sigh) keep the bickering to a minimum.

Heard they were giving out the "Senior's Prize" again this year. All you old farts, come at us!!

Muskoka River X
Kingston to Ottawa

?? listen to Bonnie ???

Trying not to give in to Father Time.

YRQ 2017; Tandem Canoe
The 24 Hour Paddle, 2019 (Santa Cruz, CA)
California 100, 2016, OC-1
California 100, 2015, OC-1
California 100, 2014, OC-1
Monterey Bay Crossing, 2015, OC-6
Catalina Crossing, 2013, OC-6
9 years outrigger canoe racing (OC-6, OC-1); 2 years prone paddleboard and surfski

To complete the race solo and have fun!

4 yrq's
2010,2016-2018

finish...maybe keep a partner for a change

because i can...and my wife lets me

Yukon 1000 - 2009

Dont disappoint my partner

theres a few screws loose

Rub a dub dub
4 in a tub and who do you think they are. A hunter, a trainer, a doctor, a builder, Down the Yukon they will paddle their clipper, four on their way to DC.

Northish and mostly downstream

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YRQ 2015 & 2017

Enjoy my Bombay Peggy's hotel room Friday night.

To have a Pemberton reunion and spend less than 50 hours on the Yukon River with exceptional people.

dragon boat, outrigger, flat water

finish

YRQ 2015/2017/2018

Be Happy

Motorcycle enthusiast with a kayaking problem.

Not to get eaten by grizzlies: no body recovered = difficulty for husband to claim insurance premiums, (refer back to "reasons for entering this race").

Husband is always encouraging me to try increasingly challenging wilderness adventures.

YRQ 2016, 2017, 2018
MR 340 2015
Texas Water Safari 2012

Beat last years time and finish strong!

To improve my time from last year and have fun on the river.

YRQ 2018
Muskoka River X Series 2017, 2018
K 1/2 O Race 2017, 2018
Mattawa River Race 2017, 2018

Enjoy it as much as last year!

Any chance to get back to the Yukon is a great reason!

YRQ 2018
River X series 2017, 2018
K1/2O 2017, 2018
Mattawa River race 2017, 2018

Beat last years time of 49 hours.

Blistered hands, sore bum and a smile on my face.

Recent Paddling
7 Hawkesbury Classics 111km (1 win, 4 records)
3 Murray Marathons 404km (2 wins, 3 class wins, 3 records)
1 Clarence 100 - 100km (1 record)
7 Myall Classics 47km (3 records)
1 Riverland Paddling Marathon 208km (1 record)
1 Texas Water Safari

Wilderness
Alpine off trail in Southern Alps of New Zealand
Larapinta Trail, Northern Territory, Australia. 223km, 13 days. Unsupported.
14 of the 15 highest peaks in Australia

There's a t-shirt and a finishing medal right?

Recent Paddling
7 Hawkesbury Classics 111km (1 win, 4 records)
3 Murray Marathons 404km (1 win, 3 class wins, 3 records)
1 Clarence 100 - 100km
7 Myall Classics 47km (2 records)
1 Riverland Paddling Marathon 208km (2 records)
1 Texas Water Safari

Wilderness
Alpine off trail in Southern Alps of New Zealand
Larapinta Trail, Northern Territory, Australia. 223km, 13 days. Unsupported.
14 of the 15 highest peaks in Australia

Enjoy the journey to the finish.

YRQ X 6
MRX Classic (130km) X 4
MRX CdB (220km) X 2
Texas Winter 100

Finish

To paddle with my son

MRX (130km) x 2
24 Hrs of River X Racing (Relay) x 2
Kawartha PaddleQuest (50km)
Mattawa to North Bay (64km)
K2O (50km)

Finish

Keep Dad alive

Salomon Adventure Race; Nahanni; triathlons; marathons; ultras; regattas ...

Train hard and enjoy the paddle ...

Try to stay ahead of teams “Canoe believe it”, “Bores with oars” and “Poupounes de luxe” ...

Should be an amazing experience ...

Muskoka River X - 5 times
Mattawa Canoe Race - 7 times
K 1/2 O (Kingston to Ottawa)
General Clinton - 3 times

Finish with a smile

Love to paddle and challenge myself and look forward to doing that on a historic river in an epic way

Maui to Molokai 2016,2017,2018
Molokai to Oahu
Maui Paddling hui race series 1997-2018

To have fun , meet great people, learn about the Yukon and to push myself and hopefully finish

YQR 2018 DNF (ouch)
Chattajack 16,17 and 2018
Big East River twice
Yukon River SUP trip

Well finishing would be awesome. As I tell the grandkids, #1 rule is to always have fun.

Great reason to come back to the Yukon and see all my northern friends.

Note: Photo credit goes to Harry Kern

YRQ 2015 and 2017

- Sleep, which I realize is a strange aim for this race
- finish in <55hrs would be nice
- sourtoe thing in Dawon. Three times a charm

Can't seem to stay away

Multiple tandem unsupported excursions of 75-100 km. Back country survival know how, comfortable in severe conditions

Finish! Have fun, get a new experience

Competitor in Seventy48, competitive sailor in multiple Swiftsures and Southern Straits regattas. Experience backcountry camper and paddler.

Finish and have a good time.

YRQ 2013 (tandem). Wild Descent 2014 (NZ). YRQ 2015 & 2017 (solo DNFs). Massive Murray Race 2018 (25% of record-breaking recreational relay team). Lots of river, lake & sea kayaking in NZ.

To finish under 60 hours. Nah, just to finish really. Who cares about the time, it's just a number after all.

Well, you try to put it behind you and move on to other challenges, but...

YRQs, MRXs
K2Os, General Clintons

Enjoy the experience....












and finish sub 44 hours.

It has become a habit.

YRQ x 4

Not fall in. And have the race we want to have - smooth and strong to the finish.

YRQs
MRXs
K2Os
Clintons

Battle for the win in C4 and overall

Swore I'd never go bigger than tandem, but can't resist trying C4 with this team. Curious to see how fast we can make a C4 go for 40+ hours, and what new kinds of pain I'll discover.

YRQ’s

Finish faster than last year.

Couldn’t say no to this C4 team idea!

Completed Murray River classic in Australia and extensive camping and kayaking in wildnerness trips

Aiming to finish within the cut off time

Adventure and a passion for outdoors

Completed Murray Rivwr classic in Australia

Aiming to finish in the cut off time

YRQ, MRX, K2O
Douglas Monias Canvas Canoe Marathon

To have fun and enjoy the scenery with a great friend

Triple Crown races
Opaskwayak Indian Days Champion

To enjoy Mike's company! To have fun and see Dawson

Yukon River Quest 2017, 2018
Cal 100 2014, 2015, 2016

Finish and enjoy the adventure

Multiple extended wilderness paddling trips (both group and solo) in Manitoba, Ontario, British Columbia, and the Yukon.

Have participated in many SUP races in SK, MB, and ON as well as the Big Ole Sup-athon, South Dakota Kayak Challenge, and Chattajack 31 in the USA.

Paddle Canada Advanced Flatwater SUP Instructor and Instructor Trainer.
Paddle Canada River Level 2 Sup Instructor

Have fun, see some wildlife, and finish strong.

This past summer, my wife and I canoed the Yukon River with our 3.5 year old son. Coincidentally we were on the river during the Yukon 1000. It was pretty inspiring to see the teams paddling by, especially the SUPs. Decided to come back for another adventure.

YRQ 2014 with Paddlers Abreast - started the race with the flu and only made it to Carmacks.
YRQ 2015 - with Paddlers Abreast - finished!
YRQ 2016 - with Stix Together - finished!

Fundraising for the Yukon Cancer Care Fund. Our goal is to finish the race in 50 hours and fundraise as much $$$ as possible for the fund!

Fundraising for the Yukon ( & Atlin ) Cancer Care Fund.

YRQ finisher- 2011, 2012, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018. Tandem whitewater, multi-day backcountry canoe and hiking trips.

Finish fast, fresh and feeling happy. Raise $10,000 for the Yukoners Cancer Care Fund, in honour of our generous, anonymous donor who bought us a brand new boat and trailer of our very own!

I want that 5000k pin!!! I really really do. And I really really really want to break 50 hours this year.

2016, 17 and 18 Quests
Wilderness experience? Lots...

Hope to beat last year's time and have fun while doing it

Fundraising for Yukoners Cancer Care Fund

First race ever. Lots of outdoor and wilderness experience in all three Canadian territories, BC, Ontario and Pacific Northwest.

Keep a positive mindset over 50 hours (or fewer!) of paddling, and work with this great team of women to help improve on last year's time.

Re-connect with Yukon - both the place and the people here.

YRQ finisher 2010,2011,2012,2013,2014,2015,2016,2017

Yukon 360 and anything under the midnight sun or the auroras.

Paddle hard, laugh loud, raise as much $$$ for the cancer care fund, share a memorable journey with an amazing team and get to Dawson before the sun goes down.

Because it is an amazing way to start the summer as well as helping our Yukon families who have to deal with cancer.

I have Very little paddling experience.

To have fun, learn and make it to Dawson feeling good and smiling.

To Raise money for the Yukon cancer care fund and for a new experience/challenge both physically and mentally.

some paddling experience

Finish feeling good

To raise awareness and money for Yukon Cancer Care Fund and have a great experience.

YRQ 2016 - made it to Little Salmon in a C2

Finish and finish strong!

Raise money for Yukon Cancer Care Fund and have a great experience with 7 other women!!

Boston Marathon

2 Ironman distance triathlons
- 2.4 mile swim
- 112 mile bike
- 26.2 mile run

50 mile and 100 mile ultra runs

Finished the 2700+ mile Tour Divide mtn bike race From Banff Canada to the Mexican border, off road/unsupported.

Grand Canyon Rim to Rim to Rim in a day. (Across and back)

Summited Kilimanjaro In 1.5 days, completed in 3 days.

2 Canadian boundary water trips.
- 5 day with friends
- 4 day solo

Push my limits.

Looks like a well ran adventure race! I would be honored to test my metal in such an epic event.

Multiple 100+ mile canoe & kayak races, including many top 3 solo finishes

Top 3 solo

I want to do all the major paddling ulta-marathon races. I've done the TWS, CR100, MR340, and AuSable Canoe Marathon. Now the YRQ!

Arctic Sea Kayak Race
Tour De Gudenaa x 4
Dalsland Kayak Marathon x 6
Telemarkspadlern x 5
Nordic Marathon Championship
Many smaller races in Norway. I have been racing kayaks since 2001.

I have also been doing week long touring trips along the Southern coastline of Norway. We also did a 4 day's trip at Svalbard some years ago.

I have been padling Seakayaks, touring racing kayaks (Danish type), multisport kayaks and lately surfskiis.
Racing since 2001.

Normally I represent my local club (Arendal Kayak Club) in races, but this year we created Ravenwater Kayak Racing for the YRQ 2019.

Race smart, no big mistakes and finish on a good time. Experience the wilderness and hopefully see some wildlife. Meet new interesting people and create memories.

I think the YRQ looks like the perfect combination of kayak racing and expedition padling. Not to forget the amazing nature of Canada wilderness. I'm up for the Challenge. Live life and follow my dreams.

SDKC 2018 and 2019 finisher; solo kayak
MR340 2018 finisher; solo kayak
multi-day kayak trips off coast of Alaska, Mississippi river; week of Atlantic coastal kayaking in Georgia; Kayaking off Maine coast, and the Florida Keys
multiple Ultra races/long distance running, biking and running; winter fat bike riding/camping; biked ITI 150 2019

To not be the subject matter for a potential new book, "Sea Kayaker's Even More Deep Trouble: Yukon River Edition"

Also, to finish and have fun.

To see what the fuss is all about !!!

Twice raced Devizes to Westminster Canoe Race Won C2 and 9th place overall in a field of 350 doubles. Spent the last 6 years also racing and voyaging Outrigger canoes around the world in France, US, Canada, Cook Islands, Tahiti, New Zealand and Australia. Participated in the 1st crossing of the 50mile channel between Scilly Islands and mainland UK

To laugh more than I should and discover a true wilderness river

2018 Yukon river quest 2nd place.
Several crossings of Scotland.
Devises to Westminster.

To have a real adventure, enjoy the hospitality of Whitehorse and Dawson city and try to go one better than last year!

Insanity?

Devises to Westminster C2, Canoeing, outrigging, rafting and dragonboating and second time Yukon.

Seen elephants last time, hopefully see bears this time. Enjoy the journey.

2 times Devises to Westminster winner in K2 men and C2 mixed

Be fast and don't break

I wasn't concentrating when it was suggested and said yes instead of no

YRQ 2018, 3 * Devizes to Westminster in C2; 3 * GB Premier Dragon Boat Racing; Molokai Hoe in OC6; many years of rowing, outrigging, canoeing, kayaking, dragon boating and rafting

Learn to pee in a bailer

Get away from England's late-June hay-fever

Raced home made rafts since 1980. Took up dragon boating in 2003. Started canoeing late 2013 to take part in the DW non stop race. Added outrigging , and I continue with all four to this day.

To complete the quest. The brain says I can do it but the monkey on my shoulder says I can't. I hope my brains right!

8th time in YRQ; multiple extended wilderness paddling trips in northern Canada

To finally see purple martians.

TBA

To finish the race still smiling....

Several Yukon River Quest races

For all to have a safe race and enjoy the beauty of the river and lands along the way. Also to enjoy the camaraderie on the river with the other races, with the organizers, volunteers and friends and families along the way.

Team Whoa twice before

Enjoyment

Being out in nature

11YRQ

Get to Dawson before the bars close Saturday night.

Love the race, love the river

Extended wilderness canoe trips in north Yukon.
Newbie at YRQ

Get to know the women in my boat. They have a reputation for being lots of fun!!

It is now or never!

First time YRQ.

To finish happy.

I have been curious about this event and wanted to try it out. I think a voyageur team gives me the best opportunity to finish.

9 times Yukon River Quest participant
Experienced many wilderness races

See if we can beat our record time and have fun on the river! See how long it takes before I start hallucinating.

Love the good energy on the river.

Spent 2 weeks this Summer paddling
from Bennet to Dawson City
L2 Paddle Canada
AOG guide

to finish the race

Several YRQs. Marathon canoe racing.

Finish safely in our best time.

As always, to enjoy the beautiful Canadian North with great friends.

Marathon canoe races and several YRQs

Finish safely in our best time.

I am hooked on the race, Yukon and the people. If anyone wants any help I might be able to share, this is me: ryersonclark@mac.com

YRQ2016 Voyager (7 Person)
YRQ2018 K2
Recreational Canoeing/Hiking/Camping

Finish safely, faster than previous and enjoy the race with new and existing friends.

Once or Twice is not enough.......awesome way to experience the Yukon and a great Race/Event to participate in.

Marathon Canoe Racing in Eastern Canada and USA. Canadian and US Nationals 6 times, La Classique 2. Backcountry paddling and camping in Nova Scotia and New Brunswick since I was a lad.

To Finish Strong staying Well, Safe and Happy with like minded folks!

The Great Northern Rivers, especially the Yukon, have always appealed to me. The YRQ will fulfill a dream !

I love the great outdoors and do many sports including rock and ice climbing, kayaking, kite boarding and some mountaineering however I have next to no canoe experience. I love adventure and I am very excited about this one.

My goals for this trip are to learn about my self, experience the north and of course have fun.

I have seen most of Canada and can't imagine a more unique way to experience the Yukon.

I have been a recreational paddler for over 40 years and have competed in several marathon races. I enjoy the wilderness and have lots of experience hiking and camping in the backwoods.

To prepare mentally and physically so I will be a strong member who can contribute to the overall success (safe, strong, enjoy) of our team.

I am looking forward to the challenges; the preparation and the completion of this race. This will be an amazing way to see parts of the Yukon that many will never see.

Two MR340 finishes (best finish 40th), a few other random races. Many years of backpacking and bike touring, including a couple times in Denali.

Enjoy the river and paddle like the cops are after me

It's the Yukon!

Two MR340s (top finish 40th), lots of backpacking, Army survival training

Paddle while my brother trolls for lake trout in the back

13 years paddling in the Yukon River Quest.

To finish in good spirit.

To promote a healthy lifestyle after breast cancer and for the love of paddling.

I haven't raced before but I've done extensive backcountry trips for work and in my personal life.

Finish, support my team and have a good time.

To honour and support those fighting cancer or those who have fought it and to experience the race with a wonderful group of women.

YRQ and many other expeditions in the wilderness.

Challenge myself physically and mentally to plan for, start and finish the race while enjoying the river and the many analogies it provides for the struggle against breast cancer and the joy of life.

Raise awareness of breast cancer and that breast cancer survivors can lead full, active and healthy lives.
Continue the goal of Paddlers Abreast to participate in the race every year.

dragon boat raced for one summer. I have lots of experience in in the backcountry and front country backpacking, on my bike and in my canoe.

To have an amazing epic experience (even if it turns out to be type 2 fun) with a group of fabulous and strong women.

To honour and support the women in my life who have fought breast cancer.
To tackle a new challenge in life.

First YRQ

Finish the race with a smile
Cheers with my team in Dawson
Enjoy the race with seven wonderwomen

Raise awareness of breast cancer and that breast cancer survivors can lead full, active and healthy lives.
Continue the goal of Paddlers Abreast to participate in the race every year.

This will be my first YRQ experience.

To enjoy this incredible experience with a strong group of women, and arrive in Dawson with a smile on my face.

Being a member of last year's Paddlers Abreast team was a pivotal experience in the healing journey of a close friend. I was inspired to paddling in honour and support of her and all mothers, sisters, wives, daughters and families having to navigate cancer.

Completed 2018 YRQ

- have fun...lots of it
- create some great memories with a great group of gals
- try my best and be proud of the team effort
- savour the natural beauty of the River

Completing the 2018 YRQ with the Paddlers Abreast was pivotal in my healing journey following breast cancer. I just had to be part of that experience again and continue to prove to myself that not only can you survive cancer, you can thrive.

This will be my first YRQ experience. I did several hikes in the Yukon.

Finish the race and have fun with our great team.

I was inspired to paddling in honour and support of all families having to navigate cancer.

YRQ 2015 and 2016

Not tip.

Always wanted to try it solo.

Yukon River Quest winner 2016 2017 2018
Yukon 1000 winning team

Enjoying and Winning

Just because I like it

Triathlons, ultras, marathons. backcountry skiing, snowshoeing, camping, kayaking, canoeing, hiking, trekking, mountaineering, horsebackriding, lots of experience in bear country, impressive parallel parker.

Start.
Brew the best river coffee.
Finish with 51% of team intact.
Avoid situations depicted in tragic Hollywood boat/wave movies.
Provide help to others.
Seize the day(s).

Adventure races, all backcountry experience including backcountry skiing, hiking, camping, wilderness trekking, kayaking, canoeing, first aid course.
Long distance triathlons, mountaineering.

Finish dry.

YRQ 2013 K2. YRQ 2017 K1 (DNF). 2018 Massive Murray Paddle K1(404km), river, lake, ocean kayaking in New Zealand

enjoy, push myself and finish

didn't finish in 2017. one last crack at it

- YRQ 2017
- Many multi-day canoe trips
- Avid backpacker, hiker, and backcountry skier.

To give the race our best shot.

- Several multi-day wilderness Canoe Trips
- Avid Alpine and Nordic skier; chronic Ski Patroller, wilderness backpacking.
- Formerly a youth Nordic ski racer.

To finish the race in good time! And just to finish.

Yukon River Quest 2003, 2004, 2005, and 2017; California 100 2013 and 2015; and ultra distance running/cycling races.

To make it to Dawson with a smile on my face.

I just love the Yukon!

some long distance races in europe. 2017 over 5 weeks solokayaktrip in mongolia to lake baykal. 2013 from whitehorse to dawson with kayak

to drink a beer in dawson after a hard run

to smell the air again at the yukon river

5-time YRQ finisher.

Have fun! and enjoy the moment. Have a solid run and finish.

5-time YRQ finisher.

Finish

Pretend to sheep hunt sometimes.

To finish with Jon not bitching at me too much.

Because Jon dared me to.

Pretended to do a few triathlons.

To perform as awesome as my banter is.

I'm a very insecure construction worker who needs to do cool shit like this to validate my masculinity.

K2O 2018
24 Hours of River X 2018
MRX Sprint 2017 + 2018

Finish and have fun!

YRQ 2015 + 2017
K2O 2018
24 Hours of River X 2018
MRX Sprint 2017

Finish and have fun!

Marathon de l'Ardèche, Krumlovský vodácký maraton, dragon boat marathons, canoe trails in the outback of sweden

Drinking coffee in Dawson on Saturday at 3:00 pm.

Marathon de l'Ardèche, dragon boat marathons, cycle marathon Fichkona

Drinking coffee in Dawson on Saturday at 3:00 pm.

Cottage races

Make it to that finish line

Nahanni River
Canoe Races at Cottages

Cross the finish line

I've been going to a gym for years, and I'm going to run twice a week to trudge my audiences. I regularly participate in the half marathon with the running group. Walks, climbing, larger bike rides and skiing I spread throughout the year. In addition, I train with a dragon boat team all year and participate in many competitions and long distance races.

I think we can do the race in a good time. Since we have been preparing as a team for months and during winter.

I would like to take part in this race because it is a new sporting challenge.

For 10 years I have actively been practicing strength training in a gym and five years ago I discovered the love to run. I really like smaller sprints and do 10 kilometers of runs in a very good time. My next goal is in 2019 the half marathon in Berlin. At the beginning of 2018, I discovered the passion for dragon boat racing and paddling at distances of up to 50 kilometers over smaller lakes with my team. With my boat club "HaiVoltage" I already took part in several competitions throughout the year. My training sessions in paddling are twice a week. My next goal is to take part in the German championship in the dragon boat and for this I already start an additional paddle training.

In June 2018 I became aware of this race by a runner and made myself first on this race on the Internet and in the circle of acquaintances. I am especially attracted by the nature in Canada as well as the greater distance over the Yukon River. I would like to use my skills and gain new sporting experiences in paddling with my colleagues.

First and foremost I want to finish well with my team members. Of course, my goal is also to create a good time and perhaps to look for new challenges.

For 20 years I train 2 to 3 times a week regularly in a gym. I have been in a running team for about 5 years. I often walk distances of 10 to 15 kilometers as well as half marathon. My other sporting activities include hiking, climbing, cycling and skiing. Since the year 2010 I have been able to gain experience paddling especially in the dragon boat. In a dragon boat club I take part in several competitions in the year.

I would like to reach the race with my boat team within the time limit.

In 2017, team members from my dragon boat club "Hai Voltage" successfully participated in the Yukon River Quest and enthusiastically shared their experiences during the race. That's why my ambition was raised to meet this challenge.

For 15 years, I go to a gym four times a week and keep fit with strength and endurance training. I especially like running at endurance training and cycling. I have been collecting paddling experience for 3 years during the dragon boat training.

Arrive with my team at the finish and win many beautiful memories.

I heard about this race from a colleague in our paddle team and really wanted to experience it. The beautiful landscape, the sporting challenge and the adventure.

passionate dragonboat paddler
some people's runs spread over the year

To have a great time with my teammates, to finish the race in time with a smile and finally, extend some limits. I've never finished a marathon, not even began one.

I've never left beautiful Europe, so it's my first time that far from home. I love the nature and I'll hopefully see a moose that takes up our pace.

Since my earliest youth, I do intensive sports. For the first time in the sports school section gymnastics, later then various sports such as cycling and various endurance sports. In my youth, I achieved several awards in various sports.
Furthermore, I visit regularly for many years a gym. For about 8 years I do the canoe or dragon boat sport.

My interest in the YRQ was aroused by team members have already mastered this challenge. My own Interest is not only the sporting challenge but also the unique nature experience.

In the foreground the athletic challenge remains the YRQ to create and achieve a personal goal.

2017 YRQ
Multiple Cal 100 races
ACA certified surfski instructor
Former Grand Canyon River Guide

Paddle to Dawson - No more helicopters

Gotta finish!

Multiple Cal 100's
Ultra distance running
Many bicycle century rides

Finish by midnight.

To know we can do it

MR340 5x (2014-2018)
South Dakota Kayak Challenge (2016)
Chattajack (2018)
Numerous Other Missouri River Ultramarathon Races

Finish and enjoy the scenery

MR340 3x (2016-2018)
Numerous other Missouri River Ultramarathon races

Finish and have fun. Also, want to sit in the front of the boat so I can beat Dan to the finish line.

Texas Winter 100, YRQ a few times, MRX

To finish and have fun

A few YRQs

To finish and have fun

Ultra Marathon Runner, Ultra Marathon Paddler. Paddling experience since 2008, kayaker, lot of dragonboat competitions, including long distance races.
YRQ2017 Finisher (Voyager)
YRQ2018 Finisher (4th Place Mens K1)

Have a good and challenging time on the Yukon and finish the race in Dawson before Friday Midnight ;-)

I felt in love with the Yukon River and the amazing landscape, this will be my 4th summer in the Yukon since 2016.

Retired British Army Infantry Officer. Which means more than a little wilderness experience. Paddleboarding however has been more of an ex-army endeavour; keeping up the spirit of adventure, physical challenge and love of the great outdoors. Multiple long-distance expeditions around the rivers, lakes and oceans of the UK and Europe, now ready and raring to take on the Yukon.

To finish of course. And enjoy the whole experience; the scenery, the challenge and the camaraderie. And in doing so, raise some money for the Great Ormond Street Hospital; a London based international centre of excellence for child healthcare, who rely heavily on fundraising efforts to continue their life-changing work.

No formal endurance race experience but plenty of SUP paddle time in various environments and disciplines including surf and touring.

Notable SUP touring expeditions include:

Multiple multi-day circumnavigations of the Isle of Wight, UK.
Circumnavigation of 'The World' island complex, UAE.
Single day endurance paddles of the Rivers Thames and Wye, UK.
Multi-day expeditions on the Dordogne River, France.

As a retired British Army Infantry Officer I have racked up a fair amount of 'wilderness experience' proving my survivability, resilience and ability to operate in extreme environments (e.g. jungle, mountain, desert and littoral).

Beat Mike Procter to Dawson;
See a bear;
Beat Mike Procter to Dawson;
Paddle one of the great rivers of North America;
Beat Mike Procter to Dawson;
Raise money for Great Ormond Street Children's Hospital;
Beat Mike Proctor to Dawson;
Push myself both mentally and physically, and;
Beat Mike Procter to Dawson.

Since leaving the British Army to get a 'grown-up job' and raise a family I have found myself missing the 'brotherhood' that is forged through shared hardship and a sense of challenge and adventure. I have trained and will be paddling with three kindred spirits who have helped find that fulfilment again.

No paddling racing experience previously.
Endurance SUP challenges around the Isle of Wight, Lake Como etc.
Large amount of wilderness experience through military career with the British Army.

To challenge my physical and mental resilience in endurance races and to challenge the perceptions of disability.

Several MRX's, a K2O, General Clinton and many backcountry fishing trips.

Enjoy the experience.

A bunch of races over the last few years including MRXs, Mattawa River race, General Clinton, and K20, and many years of backcountry canoe trips.

Finish the race strong and in good spirits!

The allure of the North and all that comes with it!

Row boat when I was 12
2018 Yukon River Quest - Voyageur

Maybe learn a new lanquage or skill while spending 50 ish hrs of repetitious, mind bending exercise! We did try the singing thing last year... hmmm I wonder if that is why we didn't see any wildlife!

Finished my rookie 2018 race race in Dawson City and immediately decided.... that was cool!... I'm doing this again!

YRQ2018
Yukon Search and Rescue
White Water Paddler

to get into Dawson at close to Midnight!
to finish the race with nothing left in the tank

It was an amazing experience in 2018
It is extremely well organized
I cannot resist the challenge of doing it again

A few YRQs
Muskoka Big East
Logs, Rock and Steel
a few marathons

Give it my best shot and enjoy the ride

It's the best race .. ever …
Yukon is a magnificent place

Great organizers, great volunteers

I won a 3 legged race with my friend Sean while at a family picnic.

To keep up with the old farts in my boat.

Have a reason to get in shape and brag to friends.

Vancouver Island Circumnavigation - 2015 (twice), 2017 - 585 nautical miles, 16 days (fastest).
Fraser River Run: Hope to Steveston - 2018 - 86 nautical miles (3 knot Av current) - 11hrs38mins
Tour de Indian Arm - 2013 - 36 kms - 6hrs13mins
Denali - 2001 - West Buttress - 13 days

I hope to paddle every hour but for the 10 required rest hours, and post a finish in the 45-50 hour timeframe. I also hope to survive the ordeal.

I love endurance racing and being in the wilderness. I found the Yukon River beautiful and the history inspiring last summer during a paddle from Bennett to Dawson City. I want to spend more time there and help to popularize healthy eco-tourism in the area.

Massive Murray Paddle 2018, VIC Australia
Serving member of Australian Army

To reach the end in a good time for a cold beer.

The challenge and do something new

Massive Murray Paddle 2018, VIC Australia

To be able to have a beer with Cheryl at the end

Because Cheryl asked me to

Missinippi Challenge x 7 (one day 100km race on the Churchill River) General Clinton Regatta 110 km race, OCN Canoe Classic 110 KM on the Saskatchewan River, David Thompson Canoe Classic 65 km, Prince George Northern Hardware Canoe Classic 65 Km on the Nechako to the Fraser River, Canada 150 Voyageur Race 1600 km race on the Saskatchwan River

To finish in good time

the experience

Missinippi Challenge 100km one day race on the Churchill River in the Northern MB wilderness 4 times, David Thompson Canoe Classic in Revelstoke BC 83 km race, Prince George Northern Hardware Canoe Classic 65 km race on the Nechako to where it meets the Fraser River, I have also participated in short sprint races in my community

to finish in good time

to challenge my mind, body and spirit in doing something I love on the beautiful pristine Yukon River

A few shorter canoe races, both tandem and solo.
Led a group of Scout's around Bowron Lakes, and then a group of 3 friends doing the trip in half the time of the previous year.
Numerous hikes both with Scouts and on my own, including an 85 mile hike around the Wonderland trail.

To finish in under 55 hours, in the same canoe as my partner, and still as friends.

Sounded like a good idea at the time.

The Great Soap Lake Canoe Race (6 years)
Ridge to River Relay (3 years)
I've climbed and hiked all through the Cascades in WA State.
Roadbiked several multi-day century rides.
Ran a marathon, triathlon and several 1/2 marathons over the years.

Finish strong with the same partner I started with.
I'm looking forward to the challenge, comraderie, and competition this race brings.

Adventure
Challenge
Competition
I was double-dog dared

Hundreds of hours of canoe experience, mainly creeks and rivers. I lived in Alaska for along time and have much experience with all aspects that this great land can challenge you with.

Finish the race, do my best and stay dry doing it.

Probably a mid-life crisis or something.

David Foster is an avid life-long outdoorsman. His canoeing experience includes a 10-day wilderness trip leader in Attikokan, Ontario with his Scout Troop, numerous whitewater trip in WI, PA and NZ, a week-long canoe trip in the Quetico and a five-week survey of 110 lakes in N WI. He has taught backpacking at Philmont Scout Ranch in NM as a Ranger and Training Ranger, been involved in more than 10 treks there as well as hiked the central Rocky Mountains of the US, portions of the North Cascades in WA, the Grand Canyon and led a number of hikes in PA, the Desert Southwest, South and Central America and New Zealand. He is an Eagle Scout and has held certifications in CPR and Wilderness First Aid.

My Goal- to experience the wonders of traveling through the Upper Yukon on another great adventure together and grow from the training regime required to do this safely, in a timely manner, and be a resource if others need assistance en route.

PNSW Marathon Series
Massive Murray Paddle
Hawakesbury Canoe Classic

To finish. enjoy the scenery and the race enough to want to do it again.

Another crazy idea of my doubles partner

PNSW Marathon Series
Hawkesbury Canoe Classic
Riverland Paddling Marathon
Massive Murray Paddle

To finish without killing my doubles partner

My crazy idea

River Quest 2016 & 2017
Ragnar Trail Run, (9 Mile Forest, WI 2017 & 2018
Grandma's Marathon, Duluth Mn finisher 2016
BSA Assistant Troop Leader

finish strong-

Love the challenge, the atmosphere and all the history that has taken place on this route.

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Finish around 50 hrs

Molokai 6 man '13,'16
Molokai surfski '14
US Surfski Champs '14
Maui Nui '16
Many Hawaiian Outrigger canoe/Surfski races from 13-17

Complete with a happy well connected team!

To push myself as a paddler in whatever mother nature has to offer!

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YRQ 2017 3rd SUP
Seventy48 2018 3rd SUP
Paddle Canada Touring Level 2 SUP Instructor
50+ days coastal touring experience on SUP and ocean kayak

Beat my 2017 time of 57hrs 6min

Beat the Dutch girl in the kayak... again!

I want to test my physical and mental limit while experiencing the Yukon wilderness.

Meet other like minded paddlers!

4xCal100 finisher
Rivers for Change "12 rivers in 2012" co-founder, paddler, supporter

Raise awareness and funds for a 2019 Source to Sea summer kids program on the Lamprey River.
http://www.riversforchange.org/lampreyriver/

Dip my paddle into a beautiful wilderness river

Raced and paddles sprint kayaks, outrigger and surf skis since the age of 12.

First time racing, finish the race and have fun.

Sprint kayaks, outrigger canoes, backpacking

Have fun

My husband made me do it!

Wilderness experience (15+ yrs.) in Algonquin, Kilarney, and other areas of Ontario; Yukon River

Race with Stacie, an excellent friend!
Finish the race, in relatively good standing.
And still be friends!!!!!!!!

Hiked the Chilkoot,
Race the Chilkat,
Race the Yukon River Quest, ...
My three favourite places to be ... in the bush, on a bike, and in a canoe in the middle of nowhere!

First paddling race!

I have decent wilderness experience. I have loads of dogsledding and hiking adventures in my back pocket. I'm most comfortable out in the boonies with minimal people around!

To finish, be able to walk after we finish and lift a celebratory beer to my face.

A moment of weakness during all of Lauren's badgering, does that count?

Also - to explore the beautiful Yukon river again, experience some hardcore sleep deprivation and challenge myself.

Few YRQ
Few MR340
Couple Muskoka X
One SDKC

A little Faster

I was going to skip this year but panicked when I saw it filling fast and had to enter.

If you have any questions or need my 2 cents feel free to send me a line. More than happy to help if I can. WayneGhana@gmail.com

17 years as a paddling instructor and guide, from Minnesota, British Columbia, & Alaska.

Liam and I completed the race last year, making him the youngest finisher in YRQ hitsory!

Have a great time racing with my son, and this time... to beat our previous race time.

Sharing adventure with my son.

Liam is the youngest finisher of the YRQ, completed in 2018.

Liam has paddled the Yukon from Eagle to Circle via Packraft, has one summer's experience as Captain of 16ft oar rafts on the Gulkana, and has grown up paddling crafts of all conveyances.

Dad time!

Raced a few YRQ’s.
Grew up in Yukon, lots of extreme wilderness experience.

Race in a new category, with some great indigenous athletes.

Another year, another challenge, keeps me focused on my fitness and training regime. Preparing for another epic journey down the mighty Yukon.

Numerous summers of wilderness canoe tripping and guiding on the 30 Mile and Teslin Rivers. First time marathon paddling in a C4 with my new team members.

Finish the race with a smile on my face!

Pauline invited me to join the team, with a unique opportunity to paddle with strong, indigenous women - I couldn't say no. Excited for the personal challenge and getting to be 'the rookie' on the team.

Just a few YRQ’s....grew up in Yukon, bushwhacking.

Race with some awesome women, and get to Dawson for midnight snack.

I love canoeing. Also the challenge and healing effect this race has as it completely pushes you physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually, and in the end I feel more balanced and healed then before.

Third YRQ todate...looking forward to many more.

Race to the midnight sun, and complete the race in a decent time.

To motivate my peer group that they too an take on this amazing challenge.

YRQ 2012, 2013
MR340 2015
Manitoba and Saskatchewan Races

Finish with a smile and a faster time than 2013. More importantly, raise money for an important charity.

Love the training and the fun and camaraderie with our other family and friends competing.

YRQ 2102, 2013, 2017
MR340 2015
CR 100 x2
Texas Winter 100 x2
Manitoba and Saskatchewan Races
YRQ Support 2018 (for daughter, harder than racing, LOL)

Hope to improve on our racetime of 2013. More importantly, to bring awareness to a great charity.

I enjoy training and preparing for the race.

YRQ 2016 completed, 2014 pulled out in Carmacks.

Various multi day paddling wilderness experiences including Bowron Lakes, Johnston Strait, Broken Islands

Arrive in Dawson in better shape than I was in 2016.

Ultimately the goal is to break 55 hours.

It is one of the most demanding races out there that checks the most boxes for me including mental and physical endurance, requires focus and dedication and demands dedication. You can't cram for this one. I found that out in 2014.

2009 to 17: Tamalpais Outrigger Canoe Club, Sausalito, CA / 2010/11/12/15: Catalina Outrigger Challenge, 32-mile race / 2010/11/14/15: Moloka'I Hoe Outrigger World Championship, 43-mile race / 2012: YRQ in a Voyageur / 2014: Cal100, 100-mile race in California / 2016: Ocean Row from California to Hawaii in a 4-men crew, rowed in Guinness Record time in just over 39 days / 2018: YRQ in 4-man canoe

Live an adventure with someone I hold dear

30 Day Alaska Pack Rafting Expedition, 7 day mountaineering and pack rafting expedition in AK, 21 Day Sea kayak expedition in AK, 31 day Rafting expedition in AK, Multiple top 5 placement in World Surf Kayak Championships, Class 5 river Kayaker, 1st place Sea Trek Regatta.

Best adventure with my friend!

Last minute adventure is calling. Let's go!

I camped in my back yard once.

Paddle from Whitehorse to Dawson.

70/48
Round Bowen
Indian Arm Challenge
Na Wahine O Ke Kai (Oc-6)

To race as strong as I can and to experience the beauty of the Yukon River. I’m looking forward to meeting all the racers and hearing their stories!

Seeing my friends Peter Allen, Carmen Merkel, Jason Bennett and Norm Hann paddle this race in the past on SUP was truly inspiring. It is a race I never would have dreamt of attempting but their stoke and the support of my local SUP community has spurred me on to prepare for this challenge. I’ll be doing this race in the hopes my kids will look back and say, ‘wow my mum is a strong/tough woman!’ and also hope to inspire other mums and woman to reach for something they think is impossible to them- YOU CAN DO IT. I’ll also be doing the YRQ for my mum, Catherine, we lost her in December to cancer she’ll be with me every paddle stroke.

Yukon River Quest 2014, 2017, 2018.
Race to Alaska -- Port Townsend to Victoria Leg.
Paddled Inside Passage Washington to Alaska.

Wonderful, challenging and rewarding experience in an amazing wilderness area.

Because I love it. It's an incredible, rewarding, and challenging experience that brings me great joy. I love sharing it with my awesome crew! And I love meeting great people on the river.

Extensive whitewater kayaking experience

Finish

I own a paddle and have used it in a canoe.

Finish and still be cordial with my race partner.

Yukon River Quest 2013 Finisher
Yukon River Quest 2017 Volunteer
Paddling in Germany
Hiking the West Coast Trail (Vancouver Island) and several other (long distance) hiking experiences

Finish in Dawson faster than last time, having a great time and lots of fun!!!

Meet nice people and old friends.
We want to make this fantastic experience again and see, if we can do it better than last time!!

Yukon River Quest 2013 Finisher
Yukon River Quest 2017 Volunteer
Paddling in Germany
Hiking the West Coast Trail (Vancouver Island) and several other (long distance) hiking experiences

Finish in Dawson faster than last time, having a great time and lots of fun!!!

Meet nice people and old friends.
We want to make this fantastic experience again and see, if we can do it better than last time!!

Some trail running and a long experience in canoe.

Finish the race with my son.

twice the yukon river quest

Finish the race with my father!

Rowed the Atlantic Ocean solo, both ways (2002 and 2004).
Navigated solo on board a "kiteboat" across the Atlantic and the Pacific Oceans (2006 and 2011)
Kayaked solo in the Northwest Passage (2014 and 2015)
Navigated solo on board a "solarboat" (a 21ft prototype only propelled by solar energy) in the Northwest Passage (2018)

Cross the finish line with a big smile and simply enjoy this moment on water!

Live in the "here" and "now"

A bunch of YRQs... 11th year!

Long time goal to race with Tracy, this might make it the most challenging yet ;)

I've raced the YRQ with my dad in 2013, BUT My last race undertaken with Gates was 2005 Jock River Race, and I remember a lot of loud encouragement....so this shall be interesting.

Finish strong...with Gates

Seeing and rekindling a load of awesome friendships. YRQ racers, volunteers, and fam...and this time BOTH our girls will see first hand what it's all about.

Danube, Yukon, Teslin

To finish the race in time.

Big Salmon, South Nahanni (Moose Ponds to Blackstone Landing), South MacMillan, Hess, Mountain, Bonnet Plume, Snake, Wind, Hart, Tatshenshini, Stikine (Upper & Lower), Noatak (AK), Kongakut (AK)

To finish in time

I 'did' lots of rivers in the aerea in my solo canoe but never did the stretch from Whitehorse to Dawson till now.

None

I have always wanted to take part in an endurance event, so aim is to get through at a good pace with everyone safe.

Having done the trip as a ground crew member previously I wanted to see the experience from the water rather than the road.

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To raise as much money as possible for charity and complete the event in the quickest time possible with my team all happy and healthy

I think this event sounds like an extremely physical and mental challenge that will require our whole team to work together and support each other to complete the quest in a time that we can all be proud of.

2016 YRQ

To beat our time from 2016 but also to beat the 50 hour mark.

After being part of the team that completed the event in 2016, the chance to take part again was an opportunity not to be missed. The event itself is unique and one that anybody taking part will never forget.

None

To be fit – event ready and realise the goals with the team. At the same time raise as much money as possible for the cause

The cause is very deserving and I would be proud to be part of something that can help them. From a personal perspective it’s a once in a lifetime opportunity to be part of a team pushed to the limit.

2012 Bordeaux Marathon, 2012 London to Brighton Ultramarathon, 2013 Yukon River Quest, 2015 London Marathon.

Have fun and set a cracking time.

The 2013 Yukon River Quest was one of the most memorable events in my life and I jumped at the chance to do it again.

As an ex member of the Royal Navy we would complete events such as hiking across Dartmoor for days at a time, spending time in canoes and sail boats. Two years ago during the Lock Stock challenge was a glimpse into how I performed under the pressure of tiredness and exhaustion

To complete in under 50 hours

Coming from the ground crew position for the last YRQ it has shown the levels of this insane challenge and I think the level of achievement to complete this event is what has attracted me to this

Taken part in endurance triathlon in Ironman Bolton. Also completed the west highland way whilst wild camping over 5 days for charity. The Exmoor 3030 was navigating a team to various checkpoints over Exmoor national park within 12 hours.

To finish it 😊

2013 YRQ finisher,
a dozen 10k races

Still talking at a relaxed level.
No injuries or horrow stories

to enjoy the challenge & experience again
Try to better last time results

.

To finish

.

We are going to try this thing out.

....to finish.

Kickapoo Valley Dam Challenge. It was 9 miles.

to finish the race :)

2017 YRQ

Finish with a better time than in 2017.

Peer Pressure ;)

2017 YRQ

Finish better than before.

2017 YRQ

Finish

2017 YRQ

Finish

- 6 time completion of South Dakota Challenge Race (72 river miles)
- 4 time completion Fort to Field (50 river miles)
-Winner of several shorter, regional kayak races including Yankton River Run
-Extensive wilderness kayak experience including coastal waters of British Columbia, Colombia, South America, Boundary Waters, MN. Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico (various stretches).
-ACA Level 3 Coastal Kayak Instructor
-Trained and certified National Park Service Rangers and NE Game & Parks personnel over the past 5 years in the Midwest with emphasis on the Missouri River System.

Do better than prior year and enjoy the race

South Dakota challenge x6( 72 mile race ). Fort to field 50 race x5. Epic shootout 50 mile race . US Kayak polo is national team 2012. Certified in advanced wilderness life support through wilderness medical society

To finish in required time . To be a good support to my co paddler . To see the amazing Yukon Territory .

I love a great challenge , especially in beautiful remote areas . I think this will be a challenging adventure .

Yukon River Quest '18 (1st Mixed Voyageur)
Ausable River Canoe Marathon
Adirondack Canoe Classic
Adirondack Cannonball
General Clinton
Wilderness tripping

To finish strong.

trips; BWCA, Rio Grande, paddle across Finland, Green River in Canyonlands, Missouri Breaks ,Apostle Islands, Namakagon (WI), Minnesota, Mississippi--- races- Colorado 100, TWS, Mo 340, tour de Teche, Ausable, Clinton, Yukon 1000, YRQ, Yukon 360, Ocean to Ocean dugout race (Panama)

have fun, be competitive, be relatively uneventful

just too much fun to pass up

Decades of low key marathon canoe racing in mid-west/east-coast. But I've been picking up the pace as I approach senior citizen status.

Enjoy the experience, finish strong, win, and all of that stuff, but really I just want to finish ahead of Steve Miller, but don't tell him that.

Last year Steve Miller finished before me so my reason for entering this race, my 2019 Yukon River Quest, is to paddle bow.

2018 YRQ - 1st Mixed Voyageur
17 General Clinton finishes, 5 AuSable finishes
Canoe camping in Ontario

Have a grand adventure

Want to recapture the magic of the 2018 YRQ. It's also a rare opportunity for me to be the "kid" in the boat.

YRQ 2016

keep intact and howl at the moon

Northern Hardware Race Prince George annually since 2015.
YRQ 2018 flotsam

To finish in 55h or less.

warm-up for the 2019 Prince George Race! We would like to invite all tandem Canoeists to participate in this awesome 76k classic on their way back south!
http://www.northernhardwarepgcanoerace.ca

YRQ 2018 participant

To finish in 55h or lass. To be in the top 5 teams

Wilderness Skills Instructor.
Guided Winter Traverse of Presidential Range in White Mountains.
Appalachian Trail Thru-hiker.
Division I Collegiate Rower.
Elite-level Paddleboard Racer.
Ironman Triathlete.
Completed 40+ 50K Nordic Ski Marathons.
Long-distance Open Water Swimmer.
Wilderness hiking, camping in Denali Park.

Fun, fellowship, embracing the challenge, top 10 finish?

Share the experience and the challenge with an old friend.

Yukon River Quest 2015. 2016, 2017.

Finish under 53 hours

Born and raised in the Yukon I grew up paddling these rivers and loving the outdoors. Raced with Team Northwestel last year and absolutely loved it. Thought a tandem may be more of a challenge this year!

In it to win it.

Love training for this race through the winter and pushing myself to be better.

Grew up camping, hiking, quadding, and playing sports especially competitive fastball.

Leave Carmacks with a smile on my face! :)

To test my physical and mental limits and to regain that competitive mindset.

YRQ 2017 finisher (voy)
YRQ 2018 finisher (C1)
Lots of local racing

30+ years of solo wilderness experience, by horseback, skis, dogsled, canoe. Known to drag the odd kid along. Long time YRQ volunteer and coordinator - unfortunately, I know what to expect! good times!

Always be in the moment.
Remember that pain and fatigue is temporary; this too shall pass.
I paid to do this, so crank up the tunes and keep paddling!

Because I can and it's good for you.

YRQ 2013, 2015, 2018

Get 'em in the crosshairs, keep 'em in the crosshairs, get out of theirs.
Get to Dawson in less time than I have before.
AND HAVE FUN!

If it's worth doing, it's worth doing right. And it's worth doing!

YRQ 2017

Have fun and feel like we really gave 'er

I’m the newbie!!!

To cross the finish line with a smile and not be emotional crippled

To race with some rad ladies

Instructor / guide with Yukan Canoe. Whitewater paddler. Dogmusher. Backcountry skier.

Solid link in the team.

Some YRQs

No Pain, No Gain

To finish the race and paddle into Dawson with smile on our faces, this time!

Some YRQs

Paddle like a machine with feelings and respect for pristine nature

To honor two amazing teams, Paddlers Abreast and Team Ts'alvit that have given me strength and courage. Without them I would NEVER have thought of doing this race again and again and one more time... :)

Finisher YRQ 2017 - (Mens Solo Kayak)

Lots of river, lake and sea kayak trips and races in Germany, Scandinavia, Baltic states and Canada.

For example:
Dalsland Kanot Maraton+ --- (55km flat water race) x 8
Meissen Magdeburg Mammut Marathon --- (242km river Elbe) x 5
Hiddensee Marathon --- (70km open sea race) x 6
A few shorter races.
And last but not least 3 to 4 multi-day kayak trips every year.

Finish the race in Dawson.
Have fun.

Honor and glory for our club, the "Saxon Individual Paddler Association" (SEV).

I have experiences on rivers, lakes and on the sea.
I paddled a couple of marathons, races and lots of kayak trips.

For example:
Dalsland Kanot Maraton+ --- (55km flat water race) x 5
Meissen Magdeburg Mammut Marathon --- (242km river Elbe) x 3
Hiddensee Marathon --- (70km open sea race) x 4
A few shorter races and day trips.
And last but not least 3 to 4 multi-day kayak trips every year.

Finish the race in Dawson.
Have fun.

Honor and glory for our club, the "Saxon Individual Paddler Association" (SEV).

Local kayak race,

To enjoy nature and participate in an event that is larger than myself

Local kayak racing

To finish and to qualify for the 1000

sailing hiking camping

To qualify for the 1000

Sailing,hiking, camping

Qualify for the 1000

Yukon River Quest

Good finish

Fun

Yukon River Quest
Susitna 100
White Mountain 100
Leadville 100

Finish

Fun

no racing experience but we love canuning, camping and fishing in Germany and Norway

having fun and finish the race in less than 80 hours.

we would like to support a Project for poor kids in germany.
https://www.kinderarmut-in-deutschland.de/

no racing experience but I love canuning, camping and fishing in Germany and Norway together with my father.

having fun and finish the race in less than 80 hours.

we would like to support a Project for poor kids in germany.
https://www.kinderarmut-in-deutschland.de/

Regular local club events.
Avon descent ( long distance kayak)
Experienced mountain climbers and trekkers, used to being in the wilderness for extended periods

Complete safely and enjoyably

We love a challenge, once a year we do something like this, weather it be a mountain climb. Long distance trek etc.
this is perfect for us.

The same as paddler 1.
We travel and adventure together generally.

Complete safely and enjoyably.

The challenge , and the love for the wilderness.

British Army officer
Devizes to Westminster 125 kayak race

To complete race as quick as possible

Complete a physical challenge with an ex Army friend

British Army officer
Atlantic ocean row
Devizes to Westminster 125 mile canoe race (twice

Finish as quick as possible

Complete a physical challenge with an ex Army friend

Been in 15-20 canoe races across Canada, i am a fisherman and hunter in life experiences. As that is my way of life to survive.

To complete this race with members of my community.

I want to experience more and from different terrains and rivers of Canada.

Been in 15-20 canoe races across Canada, i am a fisherman and hunter in life experiences. As that is my way of life to survive.

To complete this race with members of my community

I want to experience more and from different terrains and rivers of Canada.

Been in 10 canoe races across Canada, i am a fisherman and hunter in life experiences. As that is my way of life to survive.

To complete this race with members of my community

I want to experience more and from different terrains and rivers of Canada.

Been in 10 canoe races across Canada, i am a fisherman and hunter in life experiences. As that is my way of life to survive.