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Time: 2 days 02:32:35 23rd Overall5th Solo5th Solo Kayak5th Mens Solo Kayak
Age: 56
Sex: M
From: Kingston, ON, Canada
I do not have wilderness racing experience (kayak). I have run marathons and have competed marathon races in XCsking (160 kilometers). I have completed several 10 and 14 hour solo (non-stop) kayak tours (with camping), but have never completed an endurance kayak event.
First. To complete the race comfortably.Second. To complete under 65 hours
To compete and meet an exceptional challenge.
Sponsors:
Wilderness Supply Winnipeg, Price Inspection Inc.
Time: 2 days 07:18:07 36th Overall9th Solo9th Solo Kayak8th Mens Solo Kayak
Age: 28
From: Moosehorn, MB, Canada
Paddled Grass River 2010, Hayes River Route (Norway House to York Factory 630kms) and Lake Manitoba end to end in 2011, lifelong paddler/fisherman/outdoorsman
To complete the race safely as quickly as possible
For a new paddling challenge for myself
Official Team Photo from the Start
Outward Bound CanadaGrey Owl Paddles
Charities:
We are fundraising for Outward Bound's Women of Courage programs. To make a donation for these life-changing programs, please go to www.outwardbound.ca and click on the Canada Helps icon.
Time: 1 day 23:28:05 13th Overall5th Voyageur2nd Womens Voyageur
Age: 31 previous races: 2011
Sex: F
From: Peterborough, ON, Canada
- 10+ years of wilderness guiding- Lots of time playing in canoes and kayaks- Second time doing Yukon River Quest
- Laugh lots, paddle hard, cross the finish line smiling :)
- Work with an amazing team of women to raise funds and awareness for Outward Bound's Women of Courage programs
Age: 29
From: Ucluelet, BC, Canada
No Racing Experience/ 10 Years of wilderness travel, guiding and instruction.
Hang with awesome women, have an adventure, finish on top!
Challenge/ Support an amazing program/ be apart of something bigger!
From: Thunder Bay, ON, Canada
Started when I was 15 yrs old... like to think I haven't stopped since... Nature rules:)
To not cry more than I laugh:)
-To work hard while laughing with a canoe full of inspiring women and to raise money for a brilliant cause.
Age: 42
From: Victoria, BC, Canada
Su has always wanted to travel to the Yukon. She loves running, sailing, paddling and wandering through the forests and waters of B.C.
To do my best. Being strong for myself and my team. To be fully present in the moment.
To support Outward Bound Canada's Women of Courage programming.
Age: 30 previous races: 2011
From: Toronto, ON, Canada
Paddling and playing outside as often as possible. Guiding trips since 2000!Competed in YRQ 2011.
To learn from last year's mistakes and finish strong in Dawson City!
To paddle with an amazing group of women in Canada's beautiful north, while raising funds for Outward Bounds's Women of Courage!
Age: 31
From: Emsdale, ON, Canada
Canoe tripping since the age of 9 and was addicted from day 1. Currently guide year round. First race!
Laugh a lot !!
To support an amazing program, and its been a dream for years.....
Age: 26
From: Ottawa, ON, Canada
I think I've spent more time in a tent than my own bed over the last several years...
Work hard, laugh hard, and appreciate this extraordinary experience.
Raise funds and awareness for the Women of Courage program.
Age: 30
From: Kitchener, ON, Canada
Guiding wilderness tripslots of paddling!
to appreciate the opportunity for this amazing experience
To raise awareness and support for the Women of Courage program
From: Guelph, ON, Canada
Feels like the last several years i've spent more time squating in the bush then using an actual toilet(i've been guiding trips for youth in treatment centres for the last 4 years)
To soak up every aspect of the race; the process leading up to it, the challenges we'll face, my incredible teammates and the beauty of the North!!
To challenge myself and to raise money for the amazing Women of Courage program
Age: 36
No previous racing experience but lots of experience guiding in and exploring the outdoors.
Both personal and team accomplishment!
To support Outward Bound Canada's amazing Women of Courage Programs!
Means International Inc.
Time: 2 days 07:17:42 35th Overall8th Solo8th Solo Kayak7th Mens Solo Kayak
From: Altona, MB, Canada
-630 km kayak to Hudson Bay-230 km Grass River kayak trip-various AB/BC whitewater adventures
Thu 18:54:15 0.2km before Carmacks -136.2674, 62.1106; status:WITHDRAWN
Age: 42 previous races: 2011,2011
From: Whitby, ON, Canada
YRQ 2011 FinisherBack country canoe trips - Ontario & Quebec
To learn from last year's mistakes
To better our time and to visit our YRQ friends
Age: 43 previous races: 2011
YRQ 2011
finish in a respectable time
just for the fun of it
Time: 2 days 01:59:14 17th Overall4th Solo4th Solo Kayak4th Mens Solo Kayak
Age: 41 previous races: 2011
From: Saltspring Island, BC, Canada
YRQ 2011, MOMAR 2000,numerous wilderness kayaking trips on the west coast
To finish
Time: 2 days 03:59:23 24th Overall4th Tandem Kayak2nd Womens Tandem Kayak
Back-country wilderness canoing and backpacking. Canadian Outdoor Leadership Training course
To finish, see Yukon, attempt to push myself.
My Mom.
Age: 50
From: Orillia, ON, Canada
Back-country, wilderness canoeing and backpacking. Kayak paddling on open water (Lake Simcoe, Georgian Bay,...)
Finish the race under 55hrs.
Personal challenge.
Yukon River Quest in Support of ALS Research:http://my.e2rm.com/personalPage.aspx?registrationID=1459946&langPref=en-CA
Time: 2 days 16:20:29 48th Overall16th Solo3rd Solo Canoe
Age: 22
From: Mississauga, ON, Canada
Numerous wilderness canoe trips in northern Ontario (whitewater and lakes).
Not the last to finish.
Peter GrosskurthIcebreaker
Time: 2 days 11:00:03 41st Overall13th Solo12th Solo Kayak10th Mens Solo Kayak
Age: 38 previous races: 2009
From: Whitehorse, YT, Canada
YQR 2009Yukon 360; 2009River guide
Have as much fun as the first time!
Stay off the couch!
Time: 2 days 14:45:36 46th Overall15th Tandem Canoe5th Mixed Tandem Canoe
Age: 60 previous races: 2011
From: Mahone Bay, NS, Canada
YRQ 2011Wilderness paddling in the Northwest Territories. Wilderness and coastal paddling Nova Scotia.Advanced Medical First Responder.
Finish
For fun and to meet great people
Age: 56 previous races: 2011
For fun
Time: 2 days 22:38:25 53rd Overall17th Solo14th Solo Kayak12th Mens Solo Kayak
Age: 54
From: Edmonton, AB, Canada
YRQ 2011; Canoe camping, kayaking, hiking,ultra marathoning,mountain biking
Finish the race and have an enjoyable race.
Our thanks to the Tle’ Nax T’awei Group (Whitehorse Beverages and Foods Division) for keeping us hydrated (Powerade and the Dasani bottled water) We want to thank the Tle’ Nax T’awei Group (Whitehorse Beverages and Foods Division) for keeping us hydrated (Powerade and the Dasani bottled water) http://www.ttlp.com/
Time: 2 days 22:06:59 52nd Overall13th Voyageur5th Mixed Voyageur
Age: 80
Yukon river Whitehorse to Takhinni
to get to Dawson by Saturday nite
because its there
Age: 46
I have competed in a few adventure races, triathlons and trained for thisrace by joining the Gorging Dragons Dragon Boat club in Victoria.
Enjoy time with family and friends, race with my 80 year old fatherand relish in the amazing Yukon scenery (also, my dad said I had to do it...!)
Age: 18
lived in YT for 32 years
goal is to finish
Age: 21
From: Anchorage, AK, United States
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Age: 55
Lots of canoeing and boating experience in Quebec, New Brunswick and the Yukon but never in a race.
To finish.
Ken (my 80-yr old Yukon godfather) told me to.
From: Calgary, AB, Canada
In the 23 years I lived in the Yukon, I only ever paddled little bits of the Yukon River close to Whitehorse. Recently I'd been musing about that, and thinking when I come back, I want to spend more time on the beautiful northern rivers. Then the Unsinkables called with this amazing invitation, so this is it!
To have fun, paddle hard, share the moment and enjoy the team spirit of The Unsinkables.
Age: 63
recreational paller: Yukon River (Whitehorse to Dawson)Teslin River, Nisutlin River,Weaton River, Stewart River,Southern lakes (Carcross to Whitehorse)coastal sailboat (Vancouver Island, Desolation Sound, Pr Rupert to Skagway)
Team of 9, maintain good pace throughout the race.
Gandrs - Outdoor gear. www.gandrs.lvGoPro - www.sportakameras.lvIsostar
Fri 11:42:49 100.0km from Nowhere -136.5677, 62.8326; status:WITHDRAWN
Age: 33
From: Burnaby, BC, Canada
none kayak racing experience (other racing experience)wilderness experience (back country skiing, touring, kayaking, canoeing, windsurfing, surfing, cycling, cycling touring )
not be an anchor for my front seat partner.
experience.
From: Riga, Latvia | Latvija
I have ten years of Adventure racing and XC cycling experience. Istarted paddling in 2006. Since 2007. I have participated in more thanten 100km paddling marathons.
To finish the race in less then 50h
Time: 2 days 06:00:01 28th Overall7th Solo7th Solo Kayak6th Mens Solo Kayak
Age: 47
Canoeing and kayaking trips- Yukon, Alaska, Ontario, Quebec, Georgia, Florida
Completion
Always wanted to paddle to Dawson; enjoy the challenge of endurance events.
Thu 13:47:18 8.3km past Carmacks -136.2634, 62.1187; status:WITHDRAWN
Age: 71 previous races: 2001,2002,2003,2004,2005,2006,2007,2008,2009,2010,2011
From: Gramastetten, Austria | Österreich
YRQ 11 times, Murrey River Marathon, Devizes to Westminster, ACR
Ron's sponsors:Oakley sunglasses<br>Polar watches
Thu 04:09:40 0.3km past Big Salmon -134.922, 61.8785; status:WITHDRAWN
Age: 48
From: HOD HASHARON, Israel | إسرائيل | ישראל
Ironman Swiss Three Peaks Yacht Race England Kayak Paddling Cyprus Isreal 5 day canoe trip Algonquin Park Canada
FINISH LESS 55H
AS I ALWAYS LOOKING FOE NEW CHALNGES !!!THIS LOOKS PERFECT !!
From: Tel Aviv, Israel, Israel | إسرائيل | ישראל
UTMB 100mile raceUTMB 60mile race3 Peaks AustraliaCorsica RaidVerbier St.Bernard 70mile race7 Ironman finishermany marathons and many more races
3 days before this race, I am competing in WS 100 mile raceMy aim - to enjoy training for both races
Always looking for something new and big
Time: 1 day 21:06:21 6th Overall1st Solo1st Solo Kayak1st Mens Solo Kayak
Age: 29 previous races: 2009,2010,2011
From: Brentwood Bay, BC, Canada
YQR 2009, 2010, 2011lots of camping trips
Time: 1 day 17:51:35 1st Overall1st Voyageur1st Mens Voyageur
Age: 47 previous races: 2008
From: Caravonica, QLD, Australia
2008 mixed tandem canoe Yukon River Quest. 300 Outrigger Canoe races. 18 years of wilderness whitewater guiding and paddling. Numerous forst decents in Australia.
To finish in one piece
An adventure and something different for our 6 man team that usually paddles outriggers in the tropics.
Age: 52
From: Whitfield, QLD, Australia
Paddling Outrigger for 20 years. Current Australian OC2 Champion.Camped in Motorhome 2 nights.
Exploring the Yukon Wilderness. Finish in the top 10.
Bodo Said it was a good idea. Challenge myself
Age: 57
From: Holloways Beach, QLD, Australia
6 years outrigger. Current Australian OC2 Champion. Marlin Coast Challenge.
To finish in good condition and give hard time to 5 team mates
Haven't been to Canada before. Bodo said it was a great race. Enjoy pushing the limits.
Age: 41
From: Edgehill, Australia
2 years of Outrigger paddling. Camped and trekking.
To not pass out. Finish and still be able to walk.
Like a challenge and Bodo talked me into it
From: Edgehill, QLD, Australia
Molokai. Current Hamilton Island OC1 record holder. 17 years Outrigger experience. Kayaked in Antartic. Wilderness camping trips on east coast Queensland.
To finish with the team, respectable time.
Explore the wilderness of northern Canada. Experience of competing in the longest canoe race.
From: Trinity Beach, QLD, Australia
Mostly open ocean 6 man outrigger canoe racing
Experience a long distance endurance race in a different canoe type.
Thu 17:01:35 8.2km past Carmacks -136.2648, 62.1177; status:WITHDRAWN
Age: 25
Multiple recreational river and lake trips in Northern Ontario. Long distance hiking and backpacking
To still be talking to my brother when we finish the race.
From: Burton-On-Trent, South Derbyshire, United Kingdom
My car broke down once and I had to wait almost 35 minutes for the RAC in near freezing conditions. Also,recreational lake and sea kayaking, back country hiking and camping.
To still be able to endure listening to my sister when we finish the race.
Time: 1 day 19:18:48 4th Overall1st Tandem Canoe1st Mens Tandem Canoe
Age: 40
From: Faro, YT, Canada
Marathon canoe racing & wilderness canoe trips
Challenge myself... and finish in Dawson City
A unique Yukon experience
From: Milton, NS, Canada
General Clinton and La Classique twice each.
to participate in a world class event
for the challenge and to see some great country
Official Photo from the Start
Woodwynn Farms at www.woodwynnfarms.org
Time: 2 days 04:57:43 27th Overall6th Solo6th Solo Kayak1st Womens Solo Kayak
Age: 52 previous races: 2010
YRQ 2010
FINISH; Have fun and to stay awake/upright
Raced YRQ 2010 in tandem and want to complete in single - I loved the Yukon last time and can't wait to be back
Time: 2 days 06:03:20 29th Overall8th Voyageur2nd Mixed Voyageur
Age: 28 previous races: 2011
To not have my crew members commit mutiny and make me walk the plank.
I had a dream that our team crossed the finish line in 17 hours.... I guess we will have to see if that comes true!
Age: 32
No racing experience, unless you count sailing. I have spent some time in the wilderness. some planned, some not.
To finish with a competitive spirit and hopefully a smile. and I really wouldn't mind placing in the top 3 of our class.
I really wanted to last year, but timing and logistics seemed to get in my way. Not this year though! Bring it on!
From: Spruce Grove, AB, Canada
Running, Triathalon, whitewater rafting, paddling on lakes, hiking.
Finish strong, be competitive, regret nothing!
I don't have a bucket list yet, but this needs to go on it!
Total newbie. Bit of recreational paddling, minimal search and rescue training, heaps of naivete!
Finish in sub-55 hours, with a pulse.
To experience the Yukon and bond with the fiercest crew of lady-pirates!
I've participated in a few leisurely canoe trips and love the outdoors. I hope that's enough to get me through the River Quest.
Hopefully to place in top 3 in our category and still have everyone smiling on our team when we cross the finish line!
I was asked to join a team and thought why not? I'm always up for a good challenge.
I'm always the first one to call shotgun and when I don't shower fora few days I look like a Yeti.
I want to finish and make a Toe-st...
I've always wondered what would happen if I was trapped with fivewomen and couldn't escape.
Gandrs - Outdoor gear. www.gandrs.lvwww.worldkayaks.comIsostarGoPro - www.sportakameras.lv
Time: 1 day 23:22:44 12th Overall3rd Tandem Kayak1st Mixed Tandem Kayak
Age: 30 previous races: 2008
YRQ 2008
To improve our time and to be happy at the finish.
Age: 42 previous races: 2008
From: Salaspils, Latvia | Latvija
No to fall asleep in the boat; to improve our time.
Canoe and kayakcenter - WachtebekeUniversity of Arts and Design - Sint Lukas BrusselsCoalfaceHotz
Time: 2 days 06:39:49 34th Overall12th Tandem Canoe6th Mens Tandem Canoe
From: Roeselare, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium | België | Belgique | Belgien
Channel Crossing between UK and France in tandem canoePaddled already the Wind River and the Snake River (Yukon)Bushwhacking trip from Big Kalzas Lake to Mayo (Yukon)Different multi-day canoe trips in Europe
From: Marke, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium | België | Belgique | Belgien
Time: 1 day 23:28:11 14th Overall3rd Solo3rd Solo Kayak3rd Mens Solo Kayak
Age: 36 previous races: 2009,2010
From: Winnipeg, MB, Canada
*17 years experience as Wildland Firefighter.*Many wilderness paddling trips.*YRQ racer in 2009 and 2010.
Improve my performance.
The individual has always had to struggle to keep from being overwhelmed by the tribe. If you try it, you will be lonely often, and sometimes frightened. But no price is too high to pay for the privilege of owning yourself.
Help for Heroes - a charity formed to help those who have been wounded in Britain's current conflicts.www.helpforheroes.org.ukOur fundraising page is:http://www.bmycharity.com/InterserveLondonIrishYUKON
Time: 2 days 06:31:23 31st Overall10th Voyageur3rd Mens Voyageur
From: Windlesham, United Kingdom
History of rowing competitions over short and long distances.
To complete in the top ten.
The opportunity to complete a once in a lifetime event for charity.
Age: 39
From: Alcester, United Kingdom
None
To raise money for Help for Heroes and complete it
Unique opportunity to provide benefit while satisfying personal ambition.
From: Harrogate, United Kingdom
Various sea kayaking trips, UK and europe. Lots of sea trips on beautiful Yorkshire coastline. 70% circumnavigation of Isle of Wight - I'll be back! Paddled 278km River Thames. Few whitewater river tripsCourses on self/group rescue, REC2 First Aid, Coastal NAV
To finish! Enjoy it, and take everthing I can from the amazing experience.
Raise a money for Help for Heroes; this one's been on the bucket list for a while
From: Haywards Heath, United Kingdom
Nothing on the water!!
To complete as a team a beat the boys from London Irish.
A great life experience, always up for a challenge, these old boys need me.
No previous paddling experience. Years of outdoor experience including long distance walking. Several marathons under belt.
Finish. Be a valued member of the team on the river. Experience the beauty and wilderness of the Yukon. Raise a large sum of money for Help For Heroes and have fun doing it.
There are some things that when you see them you say to yourself "I just have to do that!" The YRQ is simply one of those events.
To complete as a team and beat the boys from London Irish (H4H2)
A completely new challenge as I normally compete in land based events; equally I never knew the distance and said yes....
From: High Wycomber, United Kingdom
2010 - 150km open canoe paddle, River Thames. 2005 - sub 24hr UK 3 peaks challenge.
To raise as much money as possible for Help for Heroes. To arrive in one piece! To leave it all on the river!
Caught unawares whilst under the influence of alcohol! I'm also always up for a physical challenge and for raising money for a fantastic cause.
Thu 18:51:19 0.1km before Carmacks -136.2669, 62.1114; status:WITHDRAWN
From: Teddington, United Kingdom
Nil
To finish!!!
Charity/personal challenge
Age: 37
From: Ardingly, United Kingdom
Fund raising
Age: 43
From: Chesterfield, United Kingdom
Ex Royal Marine. BCU Level 5 Canoe Coach, full time canoe coach and guide. Solo expedition paddler. Completed Devizes to Westminster 4 times.
To finish whilst enjoying myself
The challenge
From: Sunbury-On-Thames, United Kingdom
WIN BABY
Support a fantastic charity. Help people who put their lives at risk to protect us/challenge myself. To finish without whacking Bishy with a paddle.
From: Weybridge, United Kingdom
Raft and Kayak Lower Zambezi/Zambia/Zimbabwe
To finish with the best time for a UK team.
For a good charity and personal/team challenge
Age: 45
From: Crawley Down, United Kingdom
Complete as quickly as possible
Raise money for a worthy cause
Time: 2 days 14:20:25 44th Overall11th Voyageur3rd Mixed Voyageur
From: Barrie, ON, Canada
Some canoe, lots of camping and hiking
To Finish and have an Epic Adventure
From: London, ON, Canada
Long distance hiking, Backpacking, Mountain climbing
Have fun and make it to the end.
To take on a new challenge and see what the yukon has in store for us
From: Exeter, ON, Canada
Camped all my life, was a guide/outfitter/canoe deliverer in Algonquin park for 2 seasons.
Have fun meet some interesting people.
From: Colborne, ON, Canada
Been Outdoors my whole life for the most part. I even do this kinda stuff for work.
Have a good time doing something I've never done some place I've never been.
Seemed like a good idea at the time.
Some camping, cross-country skiing, hiking, exploring in backcountry areas.
To finish, to have fun, to enjoy an epic journey.
Why the heck not?
I have been doing back country canoe trips for 30+years & have done several solo trips. I have never done a race before
to have a great experience & finish the race
I was invited as a fill in & really could not pass on such a great oppurtunity to do what looks to be a great trip somewhere that I have never been.
YukonHorseWorks
Time: 2 days 09:41:35 39th Overall11th Solo1st Solo Canoe
Age: 54 previous races: 2011
From: Haines Junction, YT, Canada
YRQ - 2011Big Salmon River, 10day solo, 2011Teslin/Yukon River, 10 day solo, 2012Some other stuff, too
Start healthy, improve by 10 hrs
For the Rest and Relaxation
Time: 2 days 16:27:41 49th Overall17th Tandem Canoe9th Mens Tandem Canoe
Age: 53 previous races: 2004,2005,2006,2007,2008,2009,2010,2011
YRQ 2004-2011
Finish in respectable time.
Age: 34
very little. lots of cross-country running!
to finish in a respectable time.
Time: 1 day 22:34:48 8th Overall4th Voyageur1st Mixed Voyageur
Age: 49
From: Penticton, BC, Canada
10 years of outrigger canoeing experience.A few adventure races.A few Ironmans.
Finish with a smile.
It sounds incredible.
Numerous outrigger canoe races in Canada and the USAThe odd running race :)
To finish with a big smile on my face!
What an incredible way to see an amazing part of our country
many adventure races in Canada, Australia, Guam, a few Ironmans
Sounds awesome in good country
Some Outrigger Racing experience
To finish with a great team and maybe even with a smile
to add some adventure to my life and make this quest a beginning to many more....
From: Oliver, BC, Canada
Have been paddling Outrigger Canoes for 13 years. Competed in Outrigger races in Hawaii and British Columbia.
To finish with a good time, a smile, good friends and great memories.
To push my paddling skills to the limit, to accomplish something truly unforgettable and to see the beautiful landscape and wildlife of the Yukon.
Pipe Dreams Plumbing (Entry fees)
I am working with Autism Yukon to hopefully raise awareness and possible money for this amazing non profit. Will let you know what we figure out.
Fri 07:59:53 1.7km before Minto -136.849, 62.5823; status:WITHDRAWN
In the last 3 years I have paddled obsessively. I frequently paddle solo on the Yukon river and the Tahkini River.
Compete to complete!
Challenging myself to push farther, and going the distance in preparation for paddling the entire River System from Bennett to the Bering Sea in 2013 or 2014.
Time: 2 days 06:27:38 30th Overall9th Voyageur5th Womens Voyageur
Age: 55 previous races: 2003,2006,2007,2008,2009,2010,2011
many YRQ races
To enjoy the wonderful cameraderie in the boat, learn to paddle properly as I promised Noreen I would and to arrive in Dawson City before last call at Klondike Kate's!
YRQ race a handful of times
Paddle well and hard; celebrate being on the river and enjoy being with friends
it's a great way to kick off the summer!
Age: 48 previous races: 2004,2007,2008,2009,2011
Finish.
Age: 46 previous races: 2004,2005,2006,2010,2011
5 YRQ
do better than last year???
hang out with my girlfriends
Age: 48 previous races: 2011
From: Carcross, YT, Canada
2 River quest; extensive extended wilderness paddling excursions
to finish tired and happy
to be with a great group of women
Age: 50 previous races: 2005,2010,2011
Participated in many races & extensive wilderness experience including Yukon River Quest 4 times
Have fun & finish happy!
7 years on Team Whoa in the Yukon River Quest, and we're still coming back!
Strong arms, strong friendships, finish singing.
Age: 56 previous races: 2006,2007,2008,2009,2010,2011
From: Markham, ON, Canada
YRQ 2006-2012
Have fun and finish smiling
to be with great friends!
Age: 20
From: North Vancouver, BC, Canada
To finish the race, learn how to paddle, have fun, and make friends with all the women in my boat!
It is a great opportunity for a new experience I'm sure I will never forget.
Thu 08:59:28 1.4km before Carmacks -136.2454, 62.1188; status:WITHDRAWN
Age: 40 previous races: 2008
-OC1 & OC6 Racing-Marathon Canoe Racing-Round Bowen Is Race 2005 32km-YRQ 2008-Member Canadian Outrigger Sprint Team 2008,2010-Member Canadian Outrigger Pailolo change Race Team 2010-Member Canadian Molokai change Race Team 2010-Member of Hamilton Island(Australia) Cup Team,Comox Canucks,2010
-To finish,hopefully injury free!!-To challenge myself as an athlete and paddler and grow from the experience-To be a fun,competitive, helpful team mate-To enjoy the scenery-To achieve the goals set as a team
The challenge!!!
Age: 55 previous races: 2004,2005,2007,2008,2009
From: Parksville, NB, Canada
YRQ 5X , solo kayak inside passage ,Van. isl, Queen Charlottes,Panama, Tasmania.
Time: 2 days 01:24:49 16th Overall5th Tandem Canoe1st Mixed Tandem Canoe
Age: 63 previous races: 2007,2008,2009
From: Thondike, ME, United States
yukon river quest 3 yukon 1000 1 gen. clinton 70 8 aroostook 60 2 penobscot 50 6 52 years whitewater racing
finnish win finnish
because we are still alive and can
From: Mount Desert, ME, United States
gen clinton 8Aroostik River 60 3border to border 220 years canoe racing
finnish ahead of partner
Where's Chippy?
Time: 1 day 23:04:44 10th Overall2nd Tandem Kayak1st Womens Tandem Kayak
Age: 42 previous races: 2010
yes
YES
Time: 2 days 18:10:37 50th Overall12th Voyageur4th Mixed Voyageur
Age: 48 previous races: 2007,2011
From: Tokyo, Japan | 日本
YRQ2007(tandemKayak finish)YRQ2011(singlekayak finish)
I would like to pull together all together and tocarry out completeness to a 2012YRQ Race.
No experience racing. camping but not canoe trip.
Challenge myself and challenge with friends. Also have great time with people.
From: Hayama machi mura gun, Japan | 日本
finished three Adventure racing (Malaysia Borneo '94,South Africa '97, Patagonia '99).6 years experience of rafting guide in Japan.
This will be my first Yukon River Quest, so I would like to enjoy the race, and hope not having any trouble and all team members survive and finish race!
No paddling racing experience; short paddling trips (2-5 days), rafting trips (8-10 days), many camping/hiking trips, working at exploration camps and fly-in camps in remote settings
My aim is to complete the race, challenge myself and have a good time.
This is my first canoeing tripAims for this race:make it to the goal
I want to have fun with friends
The South Pacific Pirates getting ready for the first of their Trilogy.. the Hawkesbury Canoe Classic. Sydney Australia
South Pacific Pirates support Beyond Blue, the Australian National Depression Initiative.
Time: 2 days 02:24:35 21st Overall7th Voyageur4th Womens Voyageur
From: Concord, NSW, Australia
Hawkesbury Canoe Classic 110km Murray River Marathon 440kmOxfam Trailwalker 100kmAustralian Dragon Boat Team
See a new part of the world doing what I love.. paddling, sharing time with good friends, and pushing myself to new limits...I have just a small competitive spirit so a good result would be the icing on the cake!
It's on the bucket list!
Hawkesbury Canoe Classic 110km Murray River Marathon 440kmCook Islands Outrigger RacingAustralian Dragon Boat Team
Enjoy experiencing a new part of the world on a journey with great friends.. and to complete the race in the best time we can..
I love the challenge of pushing myself to new limits and finding out what I can do!
From: Croydon, NSW, Australia
Hawkesbury Canoe Classic 110km Murray River Marathon 440km
From: Bateau Bay, NSW, Australia
From: , Australia
Hawkesbury Canoe Classic 110kmMurray River Marathon 440kmAustralian Dragon Boat Team
Time: 2 days 02:29:15 22nd Overall8th Tandem Canoe2nd Womens Tandem Canoe
Age: 57 previous races: 2002,2004,2007,2008
YRQ X 5 360 X allwilderness paddling
Be at one with the water without falling in; paddle fast, paddle hard, paddle smooth.
Another challenge; the thrill of racing; the discipline of training
Age: 50 previous races: 2011
YRQ X 2360 X 1many wilderness trips, including instructing for Outward Bound
To finish with no injuries, to push myself and enjoy the challenge of being in a race.
I love the challenge! The route is spectacular.To be competitive within women's C2
Norvista Developments Ltd.
Thu 11:37:02 1.3km before Little Salmon -135.6556, 62.0537; status:WITHDRAWN
Age: 65 previous races: 2006,2007,2008
From: Kelowna, BC, Canada
2006, 2007, 2008 YRQ and variousrecreational canoe trips in the Yukon
To improve on 2008 time and enjoy the experience.
Age: 62
To improve on 2008 time, andenjoy the adventure.
Supporting me already on my first trip down the Yukon the guys from www.tritonadvanced.com were a big help this time again.Special thanks to Steffen Sator :-).
Time: 2 days 13:38:38 42nd Overall14th Solo13th Solo Kayak11th Mens Solo Kayak
From: Gundelfingen, Germany | Deutschland
Paddled the Yukon from Lake Bennett to the Bering Sea in 2009 :-)
carry my own (folding) kayak and to cross the fishing line with Erin and a smile :-).
to paddle with friend(s)
Time: 1 day 22:54:22 9th Overall1st Tandem Kayak1st Mens Tandem Kayak
From: Witbank, South Africa | Suid-Afrika
numerous long distance river races south africa / wilderness trail running
finish well
challenge /fun/bucket list
From: Bullhead City, AZ, United States
long distance all major rivers south africa/marathon races colarado
Lifetime dream
Time: 2 days 04:24:09 26th Overall10th Tandem Canoe3rd Mixed Tandem Canoe
Age: 69 previous races: 1999,2000,2001,2002,2003,2004,2005,2006,2007,2008,2009,2010,2011
Finished all previous YRQs.Yukon 1000Dyea to Dawson 1997 & 1998
Finish like in years past.
Age: 54 previous races: 2001,2002,2004,2006,2008,2009,2010,2011
Nine previous YRQsYukon 1000Dyea to Dawson 1998
Paddle well and finish happy.
Health Focus Rehabilitation
Time: 1 day 23:12:49 11th Overall3rd Tandem Canoe3rd Mens Tandem Canoe
improve
Age: 27 previous races: 2011
Thu 21:39:02 0.1km before Carmacks -136.2674, 62.1107; status:WITHDRAWN
Age: 38 previous races: 2006,2009,2010,2011
From: Perth, ON, Canada
YRQ x 4
47:34
Addicted
Age: 39 previous races: 2008,2011
From: Stittsville, ON, Canada
YRQ 08 and 11
Dawson before last call
For the challenge and camaraderie
Steve and Karla are holding the paddles, Brent Howard and Brooke Ramsay, support crew.
Time: 2 days 08:12:52 38th Overall13th Tandem Canoe4th Mixed Tandem Canoe
From: High River, AB, Canada
wilderness experience, fishing trips. Edmonton to The Pas some years ago.
At the start line Wednesday: fit, ready and confident. At the finish line Saturday afternoon: exhausted but proud.
Enjoy the wilderness and celebrate 25 years of marriage
Wilderness experience, day trips
To enjoy the view, paddle strong, celebrate the ability to do it and cross the finish line with joy.
To celebrate 25 years of wedded bliss! And to see the true north!
Thu 15:53:33 0.3km past Little Salmon -135.6858, 62.0521; status:WITHDRAWN
From: Port Moody, BC, Canada
Some wilderness experience but nothing that compares to this.
Finish and have a great time doing it.
Sounds like a serious challenge
Age: 44
From: Twickenham, Middlesex, United Kingdom
hiking, marathon running
Have a great time and finish
Challenge
I'm on the left, he's the one on the right
Time: 2 days 14:09:49 43rd Overall14th Tandem Canoe7th Mens Tandem Canoe
From: Kanata, ON, Canada
Various canoe tripping, kayaking
Make it to the finish line sane and without hitting Lucas (my son) over the head with a paddle :) Not getting chased by a bear would be a real plus as well.
Always wanted to do the river trip from Whitehorse to Dawson and it's a great chance to get back to the Yukon.Follow us on twitter at: mooreandmoore88
A few 2 weeks and a Month long canoe trips, an 8 hour adventure triathlon.
Finish the race in the allocated amount of time and get my own bear story.
To push my limits, and to go on an awesome adventure with my dad.
Time: 2 days 02:16:44 19th Overall6th Voyageur3rd Womens Voyageur
Age: 56 previous races: 2002,2003,2004,2005,2006,2009,2010
10 yrs YRQOther Yukon and Saskatchewan Rivers
To arrive in Dawson proud of our best team effort and a healthy, happy crew
I love the comraderie of this race and the satisfaction of seeing women get strong and confident through the training. The hope and encouragement we signify to others facing breast cancer or any other life challenges makes all of the hard work worthwhile.
Age: 60 previous races: 2008,2009,2011
2008-11 Yukon River Quest
To get to Dawson in good spirits and having a great/fast race.
I just love it!!
Age: 21 previous races: 2007,2008,2009,2010,2011
Raced with Paddler's Abreast in YRQ last year
to enjoy myself and finish with a smile on my face
Age: 61 previous races: 2004,2005,2006,2007,2008,2009,2010
This is YRQ #10 with Paddlers Abreast
enjoy the river, make good time, stay healthy, encourage others
Continue supporting breast cancer initiatives; model active post-treatment lifestyle for breast cancer survivors; honor those who did not survive
Age: 64 previous races: 2000,2002,2003,2004,2005,2006,2007,2008,2009,2010,2011
10 times solo YRQ1 time with Paddlers Abreast
For us to get to Dawson healthy, happy, and in great form, style and speed!!
It's great fun, a challenge, and a chance to be with a bunch of terrific ladies cruising down the river!!
Age: 21 previous races: 2011
Time: 1 day 18:50:46 3rd Overall3rd Voyageur1st Womens Voyageur
Age: 28 previous races: 2010,2011
Two YRQ's, and the other usual fun Yukon events (Bikerelay, Runningrelay, Arctic Ultra 100miler!
Have fun, paddle hard, enjoy and laugh, laugh and laugh
Age: 21 previous races: 2006,2007,2009
From: , WA, United States
extended canoe trips in north america, own C2 Women's record with Liz Bozeley
Enjoy the time in a fast boat with good team mates
From: , TX, United States
texas water safari twice, colorado river race, and other fun crazy stuff what takes a long time and involves a lot of mental and physical challenges
to enjoy the fellowshipof her new friends I met last year whileI was supporting the Texans, to experience the spectacular scenery of the Yukon River and to be part of a very competitive all‐women Voyageur team.
Age: 21 previous races: 2007,2010,2011
From: , YT, Canada
participated three times in the YRQ, and other wild and fun stuff
paddle hard, have fun, laugh hard
Age: 42 previous races: 2011
From: , United Kingdom
YRQ 2011, World Masters Kayak K2 and K1 Silver, and Gold...much more wild, fun things
looking forward to joining up with5 other like‐minded women to compete in the 2012 Yukon River Quest, and apart from physically giving her best, I also want toenjoy the journey downriver with my new found friends.
Age: 29 previous races: 2008,2009,2011
From: , QC, Canada
3 YRQ's, Bikerelay, Buckwheat ski classic, Road Relay, Ice Canoeing and Can Can dancing- and more fun events!
I miss the Yukon a lot and can’t wait to be back there and paddle the river again next summer with 5 other fun women!!
Time: 2 days 04:19:23 25th Overall9th Tandem Canoe3rd Womens Tandem Canoe
Age: 46 previous races: 2011
YRQ 2010-2011Yukon 360 2011
Age: 48 previous races: 1999,2006,2007,2008,2009,2010,2011
A few Yukon RVR Quests/Saskatchewan Canoe Quest.
Stay in the boat and get to Dodge behind Monique and ahead of Derrick, while having the time of my life.
I will paddle with pride in recongnition my two dear friends Daron and Edith who are fighting a battle of thier lives.....much love to you both.
Time: 2 days 06:33:42 33rd Overall11th Tandem Canoe5th Mens Tandem Canoe
Age: 50 previous races: 2006,2007,2009
From: Red Deer, AB, Canada
YRQ 2005,2006,2009
From: Red Deer , AB, Canada
Adventure racing, road cycling, mountain biking.
To enjoy the Yukon and cross the finish line.
I have done some long paddling, but no marathon racing and I thought I should try this before I get too old....
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Time: 2 days 14:28:56 45th Overall15th Solo2nd Solo Canoe
From: Piedmont , MO, United States
Missouri river 340 2009 and 2010.
To enjoy the river see the country and finish the race.
Time: 2 days 07:30:51 37th Overall10th Solo10th Solo Kayak9th Mens Solo Kayak
Age: 56 previous races: 2010,2011
From: nivala, Finland | Suomi
YRQ Solo kayak 2010 and 2011
Enjoy the race.Meet interesting people.Improve my time.
We would like to raise awareness and funds for the Sonoma County CASA volunteer program. CASA is a non-profit organization dedicated to serving abused, abandoned and neglected children who have been removed from their homes for protection and referred to CASA by the juvenile court.MAKE A PLEDGE: We will be gathering pledges until June 16th, 2012. All funds will go directly to CASA of Sonoma and are tax deductable. 2 cents a mile = $8.885 cents a mile = $22.2010 cents a mile = $44.4025 cents a mile =
Time: 1 day 18:45:15 2nd Overall2nd Voyageur2nd Mens Voyageur
From: Santa Rosa, CA, United States
Sitka Sound Ocean Adventure raceWorld Outrigger Championships,  Molokai Hoe: 6 crossingsUS Outrigger Championships, Catalina to Newport Beach: 10 crossings.California Ocean Racing series: Malibu to Marina. OC-1California Ocean Racing Series: Catalina to Dana Point relay.Head Coach: Tamalpais Outrigger Canoe Club, Sausalito California
To paddle 440 miles; finish strong, with a smile, and the energy to drink beer with his friends. He would like his 44 year old body to be in the same cardiovascular and muscular  condition, as when he was 27 years old competing in his first Molokai Hoe.
Age: 35
Moloka’I Hoe - World Championship Outrigger Canoe, 2010, 2011.
Enjoy life’s experiences + push his limits + have fun + feel alive
From: Novato, CA, United States
39 years of flatwater canoeing5 years of whitewater10 years of outrigger canoe paddling and racing. 3 consecutive 2nd place finishes in division at CatalinaMoloka'i Hoe world championship in 2010
To experience an extraordinary race with close friends, his paddling ohana, and to compete! To see the Yukon territories for the first time, and to experience his first ultra-distance race
Age: 51
From: Carmel Valley, CA, United States
White water junior national team (C-2)Czech Olympic Team - flat water (K-2) 1982-1986Primal Quest finisher 2004 (400 mile multiple venue nonstop race)Molokai crossing two years, 1990 & 2010Ke Kai O'Uhane Outrigger Club 1989 to currentCatalina crossing, 1991 & 2010Kona 1992Multiple years wave chaser series, adventure racing, wild flower triathlons (Olympic and 1/2 iron), Epies great race, Sierra three step (3 consecutive Marathons).
He is ready to suffer and check the Yukon off his bucket list!
From: San Ramon, CA, United States
Catalina race outrigger canoe 14 timesMolokai crossing 6 timesWorld Sprints in Bora BoraHe has competed in races in Southern California, Northern California, Canada and Hawaii during 14 years.
To push himself to his outer realm of ability. And, oh yeah, to have fun and finish safely with his teammates
From: Livermore , CA, United States
Mens’ coach Tamalpais Outrigger Canoe Club 1998-2002Mens’ coach False Creek Racing Canoe Club (Vancouver) 1992-199418 Molokai Hoe crossings15 Catalina Crossings (9-man and 1 man)6 US surf ski ChampionshipsWorld Dragon boat Championships Yue Yang China 1995Hong Kong international dragon boat championships 88, 90, 92
Time: 2 days 02:05:54 18th Overall6th Tandem Canoe2nd Mixed Tandem Canoe
Age: 69 previous races: 2005,2006,2007,2008,2009,2010
Have followed Steve up the Rat River before and been to Dawson on the Yukon River.
Find more quick lanes and fuels for same.
Staying the course and better experiencing the magical.
Age: 64 previous races: 2005,2006,2007,2008,2009,2010
First Yukon wilderness river paddle was in 1976. There have been many more such adventures since then. Did our first River Quest in 2005, and then again and again and again...
To enjoy the challenge and finish in good style.
Time: 1 day 21:01:21 5th Overall2nd Tandem Canoe2nd Mens Tandem Canoe
From: Marquette, MI, United States
Clinton '11, Ausable '11
To have fun with my dad and gain endurance in the sport.
Age: 59 previous races: 2001,2004,2005,2006
28,000 mile canoe trip
To discover the meaning of life (and get to the finish line).
Have fun together.
We are two women who just turned 50 and we’ve decided to compete in the Yukon River Quest this summer to show what a couple of little old ladies can still do! We’ll also be documenting the adventure with video, etc. as a project for REALMS, an expeditionary learning middle school. Our goal is to gather contemporary interviews and blend them with pioneer history to get kids excited about exploring, taking on challenges and facing adversity.
Time: 2 days 06:33:04 32nd Overall5th Tandem Kayak3rd Womens Tandem Kayak
From: Bend, OR, United States
Lots and lots of adventure races
Not get eaten by bears
To show what two little old ladies can do!
Traveling the Western Hemisphere by human power - kayaking, canoeing, bicycling, backpacking . . .
Being in a kayak for more hours straight than ever before.
We can still do it at 50!
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Thu 13:06:36 2.7km past Macauley Bar -136.0956, 62.0976; status:WITHDRAWN
Sea Kayak instructor and guide 7 yearsWhitewater paddlingAtlin/Juneau ski traverse2 time solo Haines to Haines bike relay
To still love to paddle my boat after the raceTo have fun ...most of the wayTo strengthen the friendship with my teammateFinish in top 3 in category
1. I just love paddling my boat2. It is time
Raced YRQ before: 2011 Sausages and Mussels Alumni!Other Experience: Bought a canoe two years ago and never looked back. Like to start the season by paddling from Schwatka to Marsh lake and back. Plenty of local whitewater.
1. To place in the top three in the category. 2. To still be friends and want to the paddle with my teammate the following weekend. 3. To find our limits as a team and motivate people to push beyond them.
Wed 21:51:23 0.0km past Lower Laberge -135.2312, 61.3921; status:WITHDRAWN
Age: 27
6 years guidingmulti-day canoe trips in Yukon and northern BC
Arrive in Dawson and enjoy the river along the way.
From: Vancouver, BC, Canada
Head trainer for Golds Gym Lower Mainland, along with running personal training company.
Challenge myself to help inspire people to achieve anything they put their mind to
Time: 2 days 02:19:19 20th Overall7th Tandem Canoe1st Womens Tandem Canoe
From: Prince George, --
General Clinton 2008Cross Canada by Bike Solo 2010Cross Canada Canoe Odyssey 2011
From: Halifax, NS, Canada
Marathon Racing NSGeneral Clinton/Shawinigan 2011
Time: 2 days 09:50:04 40th Overall12th Solo11th Solo Kayak2nd Womens Solo Kayak
Age: 19 previous races: 2011
From: Ashton, ON, Canada
Yukon River Quest 2011
Avoid a dunking in the river and finish well.
It's all about getting back up north - the race is just an excuse!
McDonald Bros. Electric
Time: 2 days 00:07:00 15th Overall4th Tandem Canoe4th Mens Tandem Canoe
From: Inuvik, NT, Canada
Some sprint racing around the Mackenzie Delta. 1st marathon race.
To be ready mentally and physically.To finish in a respectable time.
The challange, the excitment and the chance to learn from all the athletes.
Some sprint racing.
To finish, to learn.
To test myself.
Time: 2 days 18:20:56 51st Overall18th Tandem Canoe6th Mixed Tandem Canoe
From: Beaver Creek, YT, Canada
Death Race
Have fun
Age: 38
Logs Rocks and Steel
Adventure and experience in nature !
Fri 18:02:56 7.1km past Kirkman Creek -139.5043, 63.0216; status:WITHDRAWN
Logs Rocks & SteelQuest For a CureMarathons & 10K's (running)Paddling around the Yukon
have some fun & challenge myself
a tribute to my Deliverance buddies (uh ... it's not what you think)
Time: 1 day 22:25:18 7th Overall2nd Solo2nd Solo Kayak2nd Mens Solo Kayak
Age: 51 previous races: 2009,2011
From: Hereford, United Kingdom
3 x Yukon River Quests and other varied Races
To Achive whats in my head, not like last year.
To race Hard and suffer, meet up with old and new friends,Party hard in Dawson
Time: 2 days 22:38:26 54th Overall18th Solo15th Solo Kayak13th Mens Solo Kayak
Age: 32 previous races: 2007
From: Norwich, United Kingdom
All-round sportsman of multiple abilities!
To finish the race
For another experience of a lifetime
Time: 2 days 15:41:42 47th Overall16th Tandem Canoe8th Mens Tandem Canoe
From: London, United Kingdom
2003 Yukon Challenge - Duke of Edinburgh Gold Expedition2006 Mt Kilimanjaro (three legged)2011 Everest Base Camp
To complete and celebrate with a SourToe cocktail!
To fulfill the promise I made in 2003 to come back and do this race
From: Fulham, London, United Kingdom
Rock climbing, triathlons, and cycled Lands End to John O'Groats
To survive
