Racer Bios for 2023 Yukon River Quest Entrants

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Team Class Category Team name Members
Team Class Category Team name Members
1 Voyageur mixed Cap Warriors Donna Johns, Bruce Jobin
Wes Kemble, Prezley Jobin
Dominic Johns, Marie Boss
Ethan Boucher, Barb Dawson
2 Voyageur womens Stix Together Cheryl Rivest, Carolyn Relf
Kirsti de Vries, Susan Hamilton
Anna Peacock, Natalie Haltrich
Kathy Burden, Jennifer King
3 Voyageur mixed Team 3-2-1- Go 2023 Tina Hoeben, Kathy Jensen
Cindy Lee, Margaret Caudle
Andrew Lane, Cheance Adair
4 Voyageur mixed TS'ALVIT James Boyde, Pam Boyde
Midori Kirby, Peter Kirby
Marina McCready, Marianne Douglas
5 Voyageur mens Good Company Charlie Bodkin, Sam Horsley
James Samuels, Louis Hugh-Jones
Piers Haskard, Harry Horsley
6 Voyageur mixed Eagle Ross Bagnell, Megan Gent
Aleisha Rocheleau, Lucas Perron
Cascia Krolczyk, Ben Widdowson
Kyle Kirby, Katie Chakhova
7 Voyageur womens Team Whoa Tunde Fulop, Lisa Robertson
Patricia Clune, Noreen Schaefer
Danielle Boisvert, Tracey Hutton
8 Voyageur (half) womens Paddlers Abreast Lynn Rice-Rideout, Asa Berg
Dawn Fralick, Rachelle Zral
Stella Martin, Amy Miller
Monique Levesque, Jay Cherian
11 4 person Canoe mens The Carcs Benjamin Wright, Michael Peirce
Emily Wright, Claire Wright
12 4 person Canoe mens Mix Match Martin Like, Anthony Ellis
Shawn Warren, Jerome Libecki III
13 4 person Canoe mens Usain Boat Adam Strand, Michael Johnson
Giovanni Allevato, Douglass Endrizzi
14 4 person Canoe mens Spirit of the Yukon Soenen Francis, Peter van den Berg
Helen - Holly Crouch, Danny Veys
15 4 person Canoe mens Tight Lines Ryan Remington, Scott McCulloch
Darrell Boldon, Evan Renwick
21 Tandem Canoe mixed Golden Lake Crew Seb Courville, Jen Courville
22 Tandem Canoe mens Maximum Capacity Spencer Edelman, Jason Biensch
23 Tandem Canoe mens Watch Our Wake Brian Groves, Shane Ringham
24 Tandem Canoe mens Northwestel Kerry Pettitt, Sean Booth
25 Tandem Canoe mixed Numb and Nummer Leslie Davenport, Jennifer Nicholson
26 Tandem Canoe mixed Broderson Chris Broderson, Emily Broderson
27 Tandem Canoe mens Wolves don't live by the rules Gary Seed, Bill Stanzeleit
28 Tandem Canoe mixed Tippecanoe and TJ too Jessica Oakes, Thomas Jepsen
29 Tandem Kayak mixed Spirit of America Josh Friedman, Julie Kirk
30 Tandem Kayak mens Yukiwis Graham Sutherland, Greg Lloyd
31 Tandem Canoe mens Pangal Norte by Kilrich John Philip Apostol, Joshua Apostol
34 Tandem Canoe mens Free Animal Ragnar Robinson, Scott Fraser
35 Tandem Canoe mens Aus Can Canoe Jason Kirkoski, Tony Juurlink
36 Tandem Kayak mens The Revenant Ben Lott, Scott Worthington
38 Tandem Kayak mixed Power Couple Madison Power, Jeremy de Kroon
39 Tandem Canoe mens Paddle Hounds David Huck, Tom Stepper
40 Tandem Canoe mixed Planned Grit Mike De Abreu, Sophie Coupal
61 Solo Kayak womens Stroke of Serendipity Kimberly Dodds
62 Solo Kayak mens Run from th' bear ye dafty Alex Fraser
64 SUP mens Airboard Thomas Schillig
65 Solo Kayak womens Nauti & Nice Sandra Schuschkleb
66 Solo Kayak mens Memento Mori Ben Bloomfield
67 Solo Kayak mens Happy with the Flow Chris Lightbound
68 Solo Kayak womens Rough Cut Diamond Patricia Jones
69 Solo Canoe mens matt@newwestdesign.ca Matthew Smith
70 Solo Kayak mens Team Sonny Sonny Zlotnik
71 Solo Kayak mens Paddling Citizenship Antoine Betat
72 SUP mens RGP Christoph Weber
73 Solo Kayak mens CaCoCa Jake VanLue
74 Solo Kayak womens Team Lootas Kelley Watson
75 SUP mens Hugo GSWOPS Hugo Vernhout
76 Solo Kayak mens The Waterman Robert Gill
77 Solo Kayak mens BC Questor Brad Cunnin
78 Solo Canoe womens Shut up and Paddle Tania Halik
79 Solo Kayak mens Golden Retriever Wayne Anderson
80 SUP mens Team Yster Sweden Goran Gustavsson
81 Solo Kayak mens Hai Voltage Spreepaddler Ronny Pohl
82 Solo Kayak mens Little Brown K1WI Wing Kam
83 SUP mens Oggy Samuel Ogden Newton
84 Solo Kayak mens NewfieBullet David MacKay
85 Solo Kayak mens Vini Vidi Vici Thomas de Jager

There are 54 paid-up teams (134 paddlers), 0 part paid teams (0 paddlers)

Team: 1 Cap Warriors
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mixed Voyageur

Bib Sponsor:

Carcross Tagish First Nation

Sponsors:

CAP Engineering and CTFN

Time: 52:51:31
18th Overall
5th Voyageur
3rd Mixed Voyageur


 
Donna Johns Send Message to Paddler
Donna Johns

Age: 47   previous races: 2015,2016,2017,2019

Sex: F

From: carcross, YT, Canada

Biographical Information

YRQ 2015, 2016,2018, 2019
river guide
Canoe Leader for CTFN

Aims for this race

take the record this year

Bruce Jobin Send Message to Paddler

Age:   previous races: 2015,2016,2017,2018,2019

Sex: M

From: whitehorse, Canada

Biographical Information

Aims for this race

Wes Kemble Send Message to Paddler

Age:   previous races: 2015,2016,2017,2019

Sex: M

From: Carcross, YT, Canada

Biographical Information

Aims for this race

Prezley Jobin Send Message to Paddler

Age: 16

Sex: F

From: Carcross, YT, Canada

Biographical Information

Aims for this race

Dominic Johns Send Message to Paddler

Age: 24

Sex: M

From: Carcross, YT, Canada

Biographical Information

Aims for this race

Marie Boss Send Message to Paddler

Age:

Sex: F

From: Haines Jct, YT, Canada

Biographical Information

Aims for this race

Ethan Boucher Send Message to Paddler

Age: 17

Sex: M

From: Carcross, YT, Canada

Biographical Information

Aims for this race

Barb Dawson Send Message to Paddler

Age:

Sex: F

From: Atlin, YT, Canada

Biographical Information

Ha Kusteeyi Canoe Journey 2019

First time doing the Yukon River Quest, always wanted too so I am more than happy to be part of the Cap Warriors. Awesome to paddle with Donna Johns and her Cap Warriors.

Aims for this race

This being my first race, and paddling with Donna, I feel just finishing the race with be a win.

Team: 2 Stix Together
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womens Voyageur

Bib Sponsor:

Yukon 1000 Timing Software

Charities:

Yukon Cancer Care Fund

Time: 49:57:34
10th Overall
3rd Voyageur
1st Womens Voyageur


 
Cheryl Rivest Send Message to Paddler

Age: 57   previous races: 2014,2015,2016,2017,2018,2019

Sex: F

From: Whitehorse, YT, Canada

Biographical Information

YRQ 2014 scratched in Carmacks
YRQ 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 Finished in Dawson

Aims for this race

Finish in under 50 hours with a healthy happy team. Raise awareness and funds for the Yukon Cancer Care Fund. Hoping to hit $100,000 in total funds raised since the team started in 2016.

Reasons for entering this race

Raise awareness and funds for the Yukon Cancer Care Fund. Hoping to hit $100,000 in total funds raised since the team started in 2016!

Carolyn Relf Send Message to Paddler
Carolyn Relf

Age: 60   previous races: 2016,2017,2018,2019,2022

Sex: F

From: Whitehorse, YT, Canada

Biographical Information

This will be my 6th YRQ race.

Aims for this race

Have a fun race and (hopefully!?) hit the $100,000 mark on fund raising for the Yukoners Cancer Care Fund!

Kirsti de Vries Send Message to Paddler

Age: 50   previous races: 2019,2022

Sex: F

From: Whitehorse, YT, Canada

Biographical Information

2 YRQ finishes
1 YRQ scratch before Carmacks

Aims for this race

Dawson in under 50 hrs!

Reasons for entering this race

To race and laugh with like minded hockey playing women - raise money for and awareness of the Yukoners’ Cancer Care Fund.

Susan Hamilton Send Message to Paddler

Age: 59   previous races: 2019,2022

Sex: F

From: Whitehorse, YT, Canada

Biographical Information

2 YRQ finishes with Stix Together

Aims for this race

Dawson in 50 hrs!!

Reasons for entering this race

Paddle hard and finish well with a group of amazing women!
To raise money for and awareness of the Yukoners’ Cancer Care Fund.

Anna Peacock Send Message to Paddler

Age: 41   previous races: 2019,2022

Sex: F

From: Whitehorse, YT, Canada

Biographical Information

This will be my 3rd timing doing the YRQ

Aims for this race

To raise money for the Yukoners Cancer Care Fund, to have fun and make it to Dawson in under 50hr.

Natalie Haltrich Send Message to Paddler

Age: 47   previous races: 2022

Sex: F

From: Whitehorse, YT, Canada

Biographical Information

YRQ 2022

Aims for this race

Make it through Five Fingers with my team of all-star women! Laugh through the training season as much as I did last year.

Reasons for entering this race

Who could resist this team of fabulous ladies?!

Kathy Burden Send Message to Paddler

Age:

Sex: F

From: Whitehorse, YT, Canada

Biographical Information

New to the race, but found so much joy as a training sub for Stix Together in past years that I jumped on the chance to join the crew for 2023!

Aims for this race

Enjoy the training and the teamwork, paddle hard all the way to Dawson.

Jennifer King Send Message to Paddler

Age: 49

Sex: F

From: Whitehorse, YT, Canada

Biographical Information

First time participating in this event.

Aims for this race

To finish in 50 hrs, make friends and have fun while raising money for our Cancer care foundation

Team: 3 Team 3-2-1- Go 2023
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mixed Voyageur

Bib Sponsor:

Yukon Brewing

Time: 47:36:03
3rd Overall
1st Voyageur
1st Mixed Voyageur


 
Tina Hoeben Send Message to Paddler

Age: 61   previous races: 2012,2015,2017

Sex: F

From: Penticton,, BC, Canada

Biographical Information

YRQ 2012, 2015, 2017.
Adventure races and other long events.

Aims for this race

Finish with a smile.

Reasons for entering this race

My main reason is to hang out with wonderful, inspiring people in a wonderful and inspiring place.

Kathy Jensen Send Message to Paddler

Age: 60

Sex: F

From: Wallace, MI, United States

Biographical Information

YRQ 2015, 2017

Aims for this race

Finish with a smile and no chaffing.

Reasons for entering this race

Spend time with great people.

Cindy Lee Send Message to Paddler

Age:   previous races: 2015,2017

Sex: F

From: Newark, CA, United States

Biographical Information

YQR 2015, 2017

Aims for this race

Finish with a smile

Reasons for entering this race

Celebrate milestone birthday!

Margaret Caudle Send Message to Paddler

Age:   previous races: 2015,2017

Sex: F

From: Alameda, CA, United States

Biographical Information

YRQ 2015, 2017

Aims for this race

Finish with a smile.

Reasons for entering this race

Spend time with great people
This is how my friends wanted to spend our milestone birthdays - I may need some new friends! ;-)

Andrew Lane Send Message to Paddler
Andrew Lane

Age: 40

Sex: M

From: Lena, WI, United States

Biographical Information

Ausable Canoe Marathon
Marji Gesick MTB race
Crusher MTB race
Polar Roll MTB race

Aims for this race

Help the team as much as I possibly can.

Reasons for entering this race

Kathy made me do it.

Cheance Adair Send Message to Paddler
Cheance Adair

Age: 65

Sex: F

From: San Diego, CA, United States

Biographical Information

Outrigger ocean racing

Aims for this race

Paddle with my friends on a grand adventure

Reasons for entering this race

Honored to be invited

Team: 4 TS'ALVIT
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mixed Voyageur

Bib Sponsor:

yukoninfo.com

Time: 49:56:02
9th Overall
2nd Voyageur
2nd Mixed Voyageur


 
James Boyde Send Message to Paddler

Age:

Sex: M

From: Whitehorse, YT, Canada

Biographical Information

14 YRQ's.

Aims for this race

Staying upright and enjoy getting to Dawson

Pam Boyde Send Message to Paddler

Age:   previous races: 2005,2006,2007,2008,2009,2010,2012,2013,2014,2015,2016,2017,2018

Sex: F

From: Whitehorse, YT, Canada

Biographical Information

Jim says we've done 14 YRQ's. Whatever!!!

Aims for this race

Enjoy the paddle with great team members through the best and most beautiful Territory in the world.

Reasons for entering this race

To have one more go at it.

Midori Kirby Send Message to Paddler
Midori Kirby

Age: 99   previous races: 2013,2014,2015,2016,2017,2018,2019

Sex: F

From: Whitehorse, YT, Canada

Biographical Information

Some YRQs with great people

Aims for this race

Paddle, Paddle, Paddle, drink, eat, scream, pee, laugh, cry, sing, Jim says “Hut!”, switch, REPEAT… and Dawson, here we come!

Reasons for entering this race

For Jim’s Happy 80th!
For Linda Rapp, Ingrid Wilcox and Michelle Wagner.
For feeling pains in my shoulders, the rock faces, the midnight sun, the little people at the shore, the voices from the wilderness…

Peter Kirby Send Message to Paddler
Peter Kirby

Age:   previous races: 2016,2017,2018,2019

Sex: M

From: Whitehorse, YT, Canada

Biographical Information

YRQs

Aims for this race

start strong, finish strong, and then there's the middle

Reasons for entering this race

can't help it. You do it once and then it just beckons you back again and again and again and again and . . .

Marina McCready Send Message to Paddler
Marina McCready

Age:   previous races: 2006

Sex: F

From: Whitehorse, YT, Canada

Biographical Information

1 YRQ, 1 Canadian Marathon Canoe Championship, 3 Outrigger Canoe World Championships, 5 Dragonboat World Championships, 2 long distance International Outrigger Canoe races. 6 wilderness rivers in the Yukon.

Aims for this race

To finish strong with a smile on my face.

Reasons for entering this race

To see if this old girl still has it going on.

Marianne Douglas Send Message to Paddler

Age:   previous races: 2011,2018

Sex: F

From: Whitehorse, YT, Canada

Biographical Information

A couple of previous YRQs.

Aims for this race

To stay awake the ENTIRE time. And, to enjoy the experience as a first time voyageur paddler.

Team: 5 Good Company
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mens Voyageur

Bib Sponsor:

Up North Adventures

Time: 53:57:51
19th Overall
6th Voyageur
1st Mens Voyageur


 
Charlie Bodkin Send Message to Paddler

Age: 25

Sex: M

From: South Coogee, NSW, Australia

Biographical Information

Aims for this race

Sam Horsley Send Message to Paddler

Age: 26

Sex: M

From: High Range, NSW, Australia

Biographical Information

Aims for this race

James Samuels Send Message to Paddler

Age: 25

Sex: M

From: Bondi Beach, NSW, Australia

Biographical Information

Aims for this race

Louis Hugh-Jones Send Message to Paddler

Age: 26

Sex: M

From: Mosman, NSW, Australia

Biographical Information

Aims for this race

Piers Haskard Send Message to Paddler

Age: 26

Sex: M

From: Manly, NSW, Australia

Biographical Information

Aims for this race

Harry Horsley Send Message to Paddler

Age: 25

Sex: M

From: High Range, NSW, Australia

Biographical Information

Aims for this race

Team: 6 Eagle
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mixed Voyageur

Bib Sponsor:

Victoria Gold Corp

Sponsors:

Victoria Gold Corp

Time: 63:48:49
37th Overall
7th Voyageur
4th Mixed Voyageur


 
Ross Bagnell Send Message to Paddler

Age: 26

Sex: M

From: Kamloops, BC, Canada

Biographical Information

Multi-day backcountry canoe trips in Nova Scotia, British Columbia

Aims for this race

Complete the race within time limits.

Megan Gent Send Message to Paddler

Age: 39

Sex: F

From: Surrey, BC, Canada

Biographical Information

Backpacking, camping, hiking, geology exploration

Aims for this race

Finish and have fun

Aleisha Rocheleau Send Message to Paddler

Age: 30

Sex: F

From: Revelstoke, BC, Canada

Biographical Information

Multi-day backcountry canoe trips in British Columbia, Quebec, Ontario

Aims for this race

Ensuring everyone has fun.

Lucas Perron Send Message to Paddler

Age: 24

Sex: M

From: Vancouver, BC, Canada

Biographical Information

Flat and white water canoe wilderness trip experience in Northern ontairo up to month long remote canoe trips and white water experience up to class (III) rapids.

Aims for this race

To finish within the allotted time

Cascia Krolczyk Send Message to Paddler

Age: 32

Sex: F

From: Whitehorse, YT, Canada

Biographical Information

No paddling races. Other Yukon races in relay setup.

Aims for this race

Not get injured/ be prepared so I enjoy it.

Ben Widdowson Send Message to Paddler

Age: 36

Sex: M

From: Whitehorse, YT, Canada

Biographical Information

Multi-day backcountry canoe trips in British Columbia

Aims for this race

Complete the race within time limits.

Kyle Kirby Send Message to Paddler

Age: 54

Sex: M

From: Calgary, AB, Canada

Biographical Information

Raced tandem canoe in Alberta Summer Games.

Aims for this race

Finish the race and be a strong member of the team.

Reasons for entering this race

See the river that carried the prospectors North during the gold rush.

Katie Chakhova Send Message to Paddler

Age:

Sex: F

From: Vancouver, BC, Canada

Biographical Information

Backcountry canoe trips in Ontario.

Aims for this race

Finish the Race.

Reasons for entering this race

Saying yes before really thinking it through.

Team: 7 Team Whoa
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womens Voyageur

Bib Sponsor:

Beautiful You Laser & Esthetics

Time: 52:00:00
15th Overall
4th Voyageur
2nd Womens Voyageur


 
Tunde Fulop

Age:   previous races: 2004,2005,2006,2010,2011,2012,2013,2014,2015,2017,2018,2019,2022

Sex: F

From: Whitehorse, YT, Canada

Biographical Information

13 YRQ

Aims for this race

Get to Dawson before the bars close Saturday night.

Reasons for entering this race

Love the race, love the river

Lisa Robertson

Age:   previous races: 2017,2018,2019,2022

Sex: F

From: Whitehorse, YT, Canada

Biographical Information

TBA

Aims for this race

Enjoy every moment with the greatest people!
:)

Patricia Clune Send Message to Paddler

Age:   previous races: 2003,2006,2007,2008,2009,2010,2011,2012,2013,2014,2015,2016,2017,2018,2019,2022

Sex: F

From: Toronto, ON, Canada

Biographical Information

Previous YRQs

Aims for this race

Enjoy the river, wildlife and friends.

Noreen Schaefer

Age:   previous races: 2011,2012,2013,2014,2015,2016,2017,2018,2019

Sex: F

From: Wynndel, BC, Canada

Biographical Information

Lots!

Aims for this race

To have fun out on the river.

Danielle Boisvert Send Message to Paddler

Age:   previous races: 2005,2017

Sex: F

From: Victoria, BC, Canada

Biographical Information

2 riverquests and 2 adventure races

Aims for this race

To do as well as we can, have some fun and avoid swimming

Reasons for entering this race

Tunde

Tracey Hutton Send Message to Paddler

Age:   previous races: 2022

Sex: F

From: Whitehorse, YT, Canada

Biographical Information

Completed the 1/2 in 2022

Aims for this race

Have fun with a great group of women

Team: 8 Paddlers Abreast
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womens Voyageur (half)

Bib Sponsor:

Griffiths Heating & Sheet Metal

Time: 26:00:05
1st Overall
1st Voyageur
1st Womens Voyageur


 
Lynn Rice-Rideout

Age: 50   previous races: 2003,2004,2005,2006,2008,2009,2010,2011,2013,2014,2015,2016,2017,2019,2022

Sex: F

From: Whitehorse, YT, Canada

Biographical Information

14 years paddling in the YRQ

Aims for this race

To prove to myself that I can continue to overcome challenges in my life and to have “fun!”

Reasons for entering this race

To continue on with PA’s mission to encourage and empower breast cancer survivors about life after cancer.

Asa Berg

Age: 65   previous races: 2007,2008,2009,2010,2011,2012,2015,2016,2017,2019,2022

Sex: F

From: Atlin, BC, Canada

Biographical Information

10 YRQa and many other expeditions in the wilderness.

Aims for this race

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.

Reasons for entering this race

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.
Honouring the members that have died.

Dawn Fralick

Age: 72   previous races: 2004,2005,2006,2007,2008,2009,2010,2012,2013,2014,2015,2017,2022

Sex: F

From: Whitehorse, YT, Canada

Biographical Information

YRQ x 14 (including 2001, 2002, 2003 under name Dawn Olli)

Aims for this race

Carmack, safe and sound.

Reasons for entering this race

keep it going

Rachelle Zral

Age: 48   previous races: 2018,2019,2022

Sex: F

From: Whitehorse, YT, Canada

Biographical Information

Completed 2018 + 2019 YRQs, tried for 2020, and trained for 2021

Aims for this race

- Fun, laughter, camaraderie
- To embrace my teammates at the finish line, feeling proud of our accomplishment

Reasons for entering this race

- to challenge my mind and body
- to hear the cheers of our supporters :)
- to remind others that there is much life + adventure after going through cancer treatment

Stella Martin Send Message to Paddler

Age: 68   previous races: 2012

Sex: F

From: Whitehorse, YT, Canada

Biographical Information

YRQ 2012 Racer

Aims for this race

Have fun, finish the race and enjoy the scenery.

Reasons for entering this race

Paddling in memory of mom, looking forward to enjoying the team.

Amy Miller Send Message to Paddler

Age: 37

Sex: F

From: Whitehorse, YT, Canada

Biographical Information

First YRQ. Trained as a spare for Paddlers Abreast in 2022

Aims for this race

To gain experience

Monique Levesque
Monique Levesque

Age: 58   previous races: 2011,2012,2013,2014,2015,2016,2017,2018,2019

Sex: F

From: Whitehorse, YT, Canada

Biographical Information

YRQ 2010 to 2019

Yukon 360 and anything under the midnight sun or the winter sundogs.

Aims for this race

Start and finish.

Reasons for entering this race

Paddling in honour of the ones battling and the ones who fought till the end. For too many other loved ones I see suffer of Breast cancer and other forms of cancer..... You have touched and are touching my life in so many ways, everyday, I will never be thankful enough for it.

Jay Cherian

Age: 55

Sex: F

From: Whitehorse, YT, Canada

Biographical Information

Fulda Challenge - Team Canada (Yukon)
Full Moon in June - Adventure Race (Invermere)
Yukon Adventure Challenge (Whitehorse)
Subaru Half Ironman (Peterborough)

Aims for this race

Enjoy some most excellent companionship, and to boldly go where I have not gone before - I'm talking about cadence!

Reasons for entering this race

To share in a personal journey that is about many aspects of health, and honour the journey many have taken and are taking regarding breast cancer.

Team: 11 The Carcs
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mens 4 person Canoe

Bib Sponsor:

Tatshenshini Expediting

Time: 57:27:35
30th Overall
4th C4
4th Mens C4


 
Benjamin Wright Send Message to Paddler

Age:

Sex: M

From: Salt Spring Island, BC, Canada

Biographical Information

Years of backcountry paddling growing up in Ontario and BC, mountaineering, backpacking, etc.

Aims for this race

Finish strong! Be happy!

Reasons for entering this race

Part of a cycling and paddling journey from Victoria to Tuktoyaktuk!

Michael Peirce Send Message to Paddler

Age:

Sex: M

From: Salt Spring Island, BC, Canada

Biographical Information

40 years of backcountry paddling, hiking, mountaineering, skiing… any way to get out into the wilderness.

Aims for this race

Finish strong! Have fun!

Reasons for entering this race

Part of a cycling and paddling journey from Victoria to Tuktoyaktuk.

Emily Wright Send Message to Paddler

Age:

Sex: U

From: Salt Spring Island, BC, Canada

Biographical Information

Years of backcountry paddling, hiking, mountaineering, skiing etc.

Aims for this race

Finish and have fun!

Reasons for entering this race

Part of a cycling and paddling journey from Victoria to Tuktoyaktuk.

Claire Wright Send Message to Paddler

Age:

Sex: U

From: Salt Spring Island, BC, Canada

Biographical Information

Years of backcountry paddling, hiking, mountaineering, skiing etc.

Aims for this race

Finish and have fun!

Reasons for entering this race

Part of a cycling and paddling journey from Victoria to Tuktoyaktuk.

Team: 12 Mix Match
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mens 4 person Canoe

Bib Sponsor:

Gold Trail Jewellers

Time: 56:59:14
26th Overall
3rd C4
3rd Mens C4


 
Martin Like Send Message to Paddler

Age: 58

Sex: M

From: POWYS, United Kingdom

Biographical Information

Many many years ago I used to compete in slalom K1 to international standard and C2 to National Standard... But I stress, that was many years ago.

Aims for this race

Simply to finish and to enjoy.

Reasons for entering this race

Now a lot fatter, a lot less fit and a lot older, I am finally having a crack at an event I first heard of in 2003 when I first visited the Yukon to participate in the inaugrial YAU foot race.

Anthony Ellis Send Message to Paddler

Age:

Sex: M

From: SHREWSBURY, United Kingdom

Biographical Information

No marathon canoeing experience, but multiple expereince of endurance foot races in the Arctic (6633 Arctic Ultra in Canada) plus deserts and jungles around the World

Aims for this race

Simply to finish and enjoy

Reasons for entering this race

Just something stunning to do.

Shawn Warren Send Message to Paddler

Age: 58

Sex: M

From: FT MCMURRAY, AB, Canada

Biographical Information

Multiple foot ultras and wilderness treks

Aims for this race

To be fairly competitive and finish the race

Reasons for entering this race

I entered the race because I was bullied by an Englishman named Tony that said I had no other choice than do the race.

Jerome Libecki III

Age: 53

Sex: M

From: Springville, United States

Biographical Information

A life time of alpine style climbing and summits, multiple Spartan Death Races, 6633 Arctic Ultra here in the Yukon and NWT, plus many other foot races around the World in extreme environments.

Aims for this race

Enjoy the comradery and badassery of my mates and finish.

Reasons for entering this race

Peer pressure and to experience the Yukon and sweetness of life.

Team: 13 Usain Boat
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mens 4 person Canoe

Bib Sponsor:

Time: 54:51:01
23rd Overall
2nd C4
2nd Mens C4


 
Adam Strand Send Message to Paddler

Age: 35

Sex: M

From: Urbana, IL, United States

Biographical Information

Canoeing and Kayaking throughout Wisconsin and the Boundary Waters of Northern Minnesota

Aims for this race

To have fun and enjoy the ultimate sufferfest!

Michael Johnson Send Message to Paddler

Age: 31

Sex: M

From: Rapid City, SD, United States

Biographical Information

Spending my free time exploring the outdoors on back country trips and paddling throughout northern California

Aims for this race

To push myself and explore the beauty of the Yukon Territory

Giovanni Allevato

Age: 35

Sex: M

From: Kaneohe, HI, United States

Biographical Information

Active member of a competitive Hawaiian outrigger canoe club

Aims for this race

Race in an environment far different than the Pacific Ocean along the coast of Hawaii

Douglass Endrizzi Send Message to Paddler

Age: 34

Sex: M

From: Monona, WI, United States

Biographical Information

Comfortable canoeing class 3 rapids.
Endurance athlete (Ironman, SwimRun, marathon).
Commuted to work via kayak for years.

Aims for this race

Experience an endorphin high through an Arctic summer.
Avoid crippling blisters.

Reasons for entering this race

Masochism. And friendship.

Team: 14 Spirit of the Yukon
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mens 4 person Canoe

Bib Sponsor:

Driving Force

Time: 49:09:00
7th Overall
1st C4
1st Mens C4


 
Soenen Francis Send Message to Paddler
Soenen Francis

Age: 53

Sex: M

From: Roeselare, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium | België | Belgique | Belgien

Biographical Information

YRQ 2012, 2014, 2016, 2017, 2019, 2022

Aims for this race

Finish <50 hours

Peter van den Berg Send Message to Paddler

Age: 69   previous races: 2014,2016,2018

Sex: M

From: Essen, Antwerpen, Belgium | België | Belgique | Belgien

Biographical Information

YRQ 2014, YRQ 2016, YRQ 2018, YRQ 2020

Aims for this race

Want to win in our category:).

Reasons for entering this race

Want to win the YRQ one's:), just to have a nice race and meet our friends in the Yukon:).

Helen - Holly Crouch Send Message to Paddler

Age: 65

Sex: F

From: Sherburne, NY, United States

Biographical Information

4 Previous YRQ's
1 Previous Yukon 1000
38 ADK 90 Mile Canoe Classic
38 General Clinton Canoe 70 Mile Race
2 AuSable 120 Mile canoe race
1 DW Canoe 125 Mile race
15 Cannonball 90 mile Canoe events
40 years of local Canoe races

Aims for this race

Finishing Strong, Hard, Fast, and First in our teams category.

Reasons for entering this race

Challenges of endurance racing, the beauty of the Yukon, and team support.

Danny Veys Send Message to Paddler

Age:   previous races: 2012,2016,2018,2022

Sex: M

From: Marke, Belgium | België | Belgique | Belgien

Biographical Information

4 x YRQ

Aims for this race

Finish <50 h

Team: 15 Tight Lines
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mens 4 person Canoe

Bib Sponsor:

North 60 Petro

Wed 19:58:00 2.8km past Carmacks CoalMine -136.282, 62.09; status:WITHDRAWN


 
Ryan Remington Send Message to Paddler

Age: 40

Sex: M

From: Calgary, AB, Canada

Biographical Information

Extensive outdoor winter experience

Aims for this race

Try to be a competitive team

Scott McCulloch Send Message to Paddler

Age:

Sex: M

From: Cochrane, AB, Canada

Biographical Information

Enjoys long walks on the beach, not too fond of getting hit in the head

Aims for this race

Learning to work with a team

Darrell Boldon

Age:

Sex: M

From: calgary, AB, Canada

Biographical Information

Back country skiing. An avid mountain biker who is really a closet road cyclist

Aims for this race

Try not to fight with Evan

Evan Renwick

Age:

Sex: M

From: Calgary, AB, Canada

Biographical Information

Finds the whole sports scene to be just "aces"

Aims for this race

Try not to fight with Darrell

Team: 21 Golden Lake Crew
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mixed Tandem Canoe

Bib Sponsor:

Northland Beverages

Time: 46:17:12
1st Overall
1st Tandem Canoe
1st Mixed Tandem Canoe


 
Seb Courville Send Message to Paddler

Age: 43

Sex: M

From: Golden lake, ON, Canada

Biographical Information

YRQ 2018-2019-2022

Aims for this race

Keep the round side down

Reasons for entering this race

Prospect for the Big River Club

Jen Courville Send Message to Paddler

Age: 48

Sex: F

From: Golden Lake, ON, Canada

Biographical Information

YRQ 2018-2019

Aims for this race

Paddle with my amazing husband.

Reasons for entering this race

I don't understand the question?

Team: 22 Maximum Capacity
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mens Tandem Canoe

Bib Sponsor:

Lister Motor Sports

Sponsors:

Listers Motor Sports

Wed 07:49:56 at Carmacks CoalMine -136.267, 62.112; status:WITHDRAWN


 
Spencer Edelman Send Message to Paddler

Age: 35   previous races: 2016,2017,2018,2019,2022

Sex: M

From: Whitehorse, Canada

Biographical Information

A few YRQs

Aims for this race

Finish

Jason Biensch Send Message to Paddler

Age: 38   previous races: 2016,2017,2019,2022

Sex: M

From: Whitehorse, YT, Canada

Biographical Information

A few YRQs

Aims for this race

Survive

Team: 23 Watch Our Wake
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mens Tandem Canoe

Bib Sponsor:

Air North

Time: 49:53:49
8th Overall
6th Tandem Canoe
3rd Mens Tandem Canoe


 
Brian Groves Send Message to Paddler
Brian Groves

Age: 46   previous races: 2011,2016,2018,2022

Sex: M

From: Whitehorse, YT, Canada

Biographical Information

YRQ 2011, 2016, 2018, Race to the Klondyke 2021 and YRQ 300 in 2022.

Aims for this race

Be faster than the last time.

Shane Ringham Send Message to Paddler

Age: 38   previous races: 2018

Sex: M

From: Whitehorse, YT, Canada

Biographical Information

YRQ 2018

Aims for this race

To do my best and smile at the end

Team: 24 Northwestel
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mens Tandem Canoe

Bib Sponsor:

Northwestel

Sponsors:

Northwestel
nwtel.ca

Time: 55:08:55
24th Overall
9th Tandem Canoe
5th Mens Tandem Canoe


 
Kerry Pettitt Send Message to Paddler

Age: 62   previous races: 2018,2019,2022

Sex: M

From: Whitehorse, YT, Canada

Biographical Information

2018,2019 & 2022 YRQ

Aims for this race

The aim will be downriver!

Reasons for entering this race

There was no option not to... I'm hooked!

Sean Booth Send Message to Paddler

Age:   previous races: 2022

Sex: M

From: Whitehorse, YT, Canada

Biographical Information

2022 YRQ
Tripping in Yukon, ON, QC, US...etc.

Aims for this race

Have a good day on the water with a friend.
Beat last years time.

Reasons for entering this race

.

Team: 25 Numb and Nummer
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mixed Tandem Canoe

Bib Sponsor:

Beautiful You Laser & Esthetics

Time: 54:43:41
22nd Overall
8th Tandem Canoe
4th Mixed Tandem Canoe


 
Leslie Davenport Send Message to Paddler
Leslie Davenport

Age: 59   previous races: 2019,2022

Sex: U

From: Gloucester, ON, Canada

Biographical Information

YRQ 2019, 2021 and others

Aims for this race

To stay dry and have in depth conversations with my teammate about sex, money, politics and religion.

Reasons for entering this race

I find it's a good way to wind down after the drive from Ottawa.

Jennifer Nicholson Send Message to Paddler
Jennifer Nicholson

Age: 49

Sex: F

From: Huntsville, Canada

Biographical Information

MRX 2014, 2018; Kawartha paddlefest x 2; canoe tripping in Ontario

Aims for this race

To finish strong and not die

Reasons for entering this race

Fun soul adventure, to build good connections

Team: 26 Broderson
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mixed Tandem Canoe

Bib Sponsor:

The RUSH

Time: 48:53:04
5th Overall
4th Tandem Canoe
3rd Mixed Tandem Canoe


 
Chris Broderson Send Message to Paddler
Chris Broderson

Age: 54   previous races: 2018

Sex: M

From: Maple Grove, MN, United States

Biographical Information

Yukon River Quest 2018
Ausable River Canoe Marathon 3x
General Clinton Canoe Marathon 2x
USCA Nationals
Local races
Wilderness canoe trips
Back country hunting
Horse pack trips

Aims for this race

A positive, challenging, outdoor adventure with my wife.

Reasons for entering this race

Personal challenge
Team challenge
Outdoor adventure

Emily Broderson Send Message to Paddler
Emily Broderson

Age: 45   previous races: 2018

Sex: F

From: Maple Grove, MN, United States

Biographical Information

- YRQ 2018
- Several completions of Triple Crown of Canoe Racing races: General Clinton, AuSable, Classique
- Current record for through-paddling the Northern Forest Canoe Trail.
- Wilderness canoe tripping.
- Lots of local Midwest canoe and ski races.

Aims for this race

Enjoy another challenging outdoor adventure with my husband!

Reasons for entering this race

We know we can do it. Keeps us sane :)

Team: 27 Wolves don't live by the rules
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mens Tandem Canoe

Bib Sponsor:

Northwestel; Rohl Global Networks

Sponsors:

Northwestel
Rohl

Fri 20:32:30 0.6km past Caribou Creek -139.666, 63.968; status:WITHDRAWN


 
Gary Seed Send Message to Paddler

Age: 66   previous races: 2012,2014,2015,2016,2018,2019

Sex: M

From: Carp, ON, Canada

Biographical Information

YRQs
Muskoka Race
Adventure Races
Marathons

Aims for this race

Reconnect with racers I have met over the years. Meet new competitors. Paddle another great race to Dawson

Bill Stanzeleit Send Message to Paddler

Age: 60   previous races: 2018,2019

Sex: M

From: Whitehorse, YT, Canada

Biographical Information

YRQ 2018 & 2019
Carmacks to Dawson River Trip 2020

Aims for this race

Paddle hard and leave nothing in the tank

Reasons for entering this race

Great Race organized by Great People on a Great River

Team: 28 Tippecanoe and TJ too
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mixed Tandem Canoe
Tippecanoe and TJ too

Bib Sponsor:

Ta'an Kwäch'än First Nation

Time: 60:32:42
36th Overall
11th Tandem Canoe
5th Mixed Tandem Canoe


 
Jessica Oakes Send Message to Paddler

Age:

Sex: F

From: Plainwell, MI, United States

Biographical Information

Campus to Coast 160 mile race.

Aims for this race

Finish in 55 hours

Thomas Jepsen Send Message to Paddler

Age:

Sex: M

From: Plainwell, MI, MI, United States

Biographical Information

2016 YRQ.
2018 MR340

Aims for this race

Finish in 55 hours

Team: 29 Spirit of America
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mixed Tandem Kayak

Bib Sponsor:

Whitehorse Star

Sponsors:

Mountain Mikes Health Food Store
Alvin and Judy Holland

Time: 51:43:27
13th Overall
3rd Tandem Kayak
1st Mixed Tandem Kayak


 
Josh Friedman Send Message to Paddler

Age: 61   previous races: 2015,2016,2017,2018,2019

Sex: M

From: Moyie Springs, ID, United States

Biographical Information

Yukon 1000 2022
Great Alabama 650 2020
Yukon River Quest 2014,2015,2016
2017,2018,2019.

Aims for this race

Have fun. Enjoy the camaraderie on the river. Finish.

Julie Kirk Send Message to Paddler

Age: 62   previous races: 2014,2015,2016,2017,2018,2019

Sex: F

From: Moyie Springs, ID, United States

Biographical Information

Yukon 1000 2022
Great Alabama 650 2020
Yukon River Quest 2014-2019

Aims for this race

Have fun. Enjoy the river and finish.

Team: 30 Yukiwis
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mens Tandem Kayak

Bib Sponsor:

Little Salmon Carmacks First Nation

Time: 51:20:08
11th Overall
1st Tandem Kayak
1st Mens Tandem Kayak


 
Graham Sutherland Send Message to Paddler
Graham Sutherland

Age: 55   previous races: 2013,2015,2017,2019

Sex: M

From: Christchurch, New Zealand | Aotearoa

Biographical Information

A number of YRQs - some successful, some not so.

Aims for this race

Go faster, deliver on our potential as a team. See if we have got any better over 10 years - or just got older.

Reasons for entering this race

Greg: Hey, let’s go back to the Yukon next year.
Me: Nup, no way. We said that was it last time.
Greg: It’ll be the 10-year anniversary of when this weird obsession started for us.
Me: Hmmm, compelling argument. Ok, let’s go.

Greg Lloyd Send Message to Paddler
Greg Lloyd

Age: 53   previous races: 2013,2017,2019

Sex: M

From: Martinborough, New Zealand | Aotearoa

Biographical Information

A few YRQs

Aims for this race

what he said

Reasons for entering this race

It's a very addictive race and always leaves you feeling like there's plenty of room for improvement, which in my case there is!

Team: 31 Pangal Norte by Kilrich
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mens Tandem Canoe

Bib Sponsor:

Whitewater Homes Inc

Sponsors:

Kilrich Building Centres

Time: 49:02:33
6th Overall
5th Tandem Canoe
2nd Mens Tandem Canoe


 
John Philip Apostol Send Message to Paddler

Age:

Sex: M

From: Whitehorse, YT, Canada

Biographical Information

Canoeing and backpacking thoughout the Yukon.

Aims for this race

Finish the race and have fun.

Joshua Apostol Send Message to Paddler

Age: 20

Sex: M

From: Whitehorse, YT, Canada

Biographical Information

Spending weekends and freetime canoeing and hiking in the Yukon backcountry.

Aims for this race

Finish the race and enjoy the scenery.

Team: 34 Free Animal
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mens Tandem Canoe

Bib Sponsor:

Selkirk Development Corporation

Time: 48:15:12
4th Overall
3rd Tandem Canoe
1st Mens Tandem Canoe


 
Ragnar Robinson Send Message to Paddler

Age: 29

Sex: M

From: La Ronge, SK, Canada

Biographical Information

Voyageur canoe race experience from 2010 canoe quest in Sask.
Yearly 2 week canoe trips.

Aims for this race

Complete it.

Reasons for entering this race

Challenging ourselves.

Scott Fraser Send Message to Paddler

Age: 29

Sex: M

From: La Ronge, SK, Canada

Biographical Information

Yearly 2 week canoe trips. Local Sask canoe racing experience.

Aims for this race

Complete it.

Reasons for entering this race

The challenge of it!

Team: 35 Aus Can Canoe
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mens Tandem Canoe

Bib Sponsor:

Coal Mine Campground

Time: 52:23:44
17th Overall
7th Tandem Canoe
4th Mens Tandem Canoe


 
Jason Kirkoski Send Message to Paddler

Age:

Sex: M

From: Glossodia, NSW, Australia

Biographical Information

Canoe tripping in Ontario and river running in Costa Rica through to Australia.
Working in the Outdoor Industry for 20+ years

Aims for this race

Survive and have fun

Tony Juurlink Send Message to Paddler

Age: 45

Sex: M

From: New Liskeard, ON, Canada

Biographical Information

Lots of flatwater wilderness tripping in Northern Ontario.

Aims for this race

Finish and have fun.

Team: 36 The Revenant
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mens Tandem Kayak

Bib Sponsor:

Sunrise Service Center

Time: 51:35:26
12th Overall
2nd Tandem Kayak
2nd Mens Tandem Kayak


 
Ben Lott Send Message to Paddler

Age: 32

Sex: M

From: Wanaka, Central Otago, New Zealand | Aotearoa

Biographical Information

Yukon 1000 2022

Aims for this race

Another Yukon summer

Scott Worthington Send Message to Paddler

Age: 64

Sex: M

From: Tarras, Central Otago, New Zealand | Aotearoa

Biographical Information

Yukon 1000 2022

Aims for this race

Another Yukon Summer

Team: 38 Power Couple
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mixed Tandem Kayak
Power Couple

Bib Sponsor:

Air North

Time: 66:15:00
41st Overall
4th Tandem Kayak
2nd Mixed Tandem Kayak


 
Madison Power Send Message to Paddler

Age: 24

Sex: F

From: Victoria, BC, Canada

Biographical Information

Many kayak trips growing up, avid backpacker and wilderness camper, outdoor rock climbing.

Aims for this race

To finish
Push personal boundaries and limits
See the Yukon

Jeremy de Kroon Send Message to Paddler

Age: 26

Sex: M

From: Victoria, BC, Canada

Biographical Information

Recently got into kayaking, avid backpacker and wilderness camper, and outdoor rock climbing.

Aims for this race

To finish the race
To push human limits
To come out with a strengthened relationship and a special bond with Madison my wife.

Reasons for entering this race

Madison's dream to finish this race

Team: 39 Paddle Hounds
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mens Tandem Canoe

Bib Sponsor:

Coast Mountain Sports

Time: 55:36:18
25th Overall
10th Tandem Canoe
6th Mens Tandem Canoe


 
David Huck Send Message to Paddler

Age: 50

Sex: M

From: Calgary, AB, Canada

Biographical Information

Various Northern Sask lake/river trips (including Churchill lake 45km)
Alberta rivers - Bow, n. Saskatchewan, Red Deer, s Saskatchewan, Athabasca
BC - Kootenay
Also - kayak 8 days Tofino unguided. 6 days Haida Gawai (guided)
Some whitewater kayak and raft guide experience (Ottawa area)
9 years tree planting

Aims for this race

Finish safely
Have fun
Find myself (kidding!)

Reasons for entering this race

Love the wilderness and paddling. See some friends in Dawson city.

Tom Stepper Send Message to Paddler

Age:

Sex:

From: Calgary, AB, Canada

Biographical Information

30 years lake and river paddling northern Sask, including 7 day trips (all unguided)

Aims for this race

To finish
Want to see Dawson City!
Meet cool new people

Reasons for entering this race

As above - also, I live adventure.

Team: 40 Planned Grit
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mixed Tandem Canoe
Planned Grit

Bib Sponsor:

Champagne and Aishihik First Nations

Time: 47:00:05
2nd Overall
2nd Tandem Canoe
2nd Mixed Tandem Canoe


 
Mike De Abreu
Mike De Abreu

Age: 59   previous races: 2015,2017,2018,2019,2022

Sex: U

From: Arnprior, ON, Canada

Biographical Information

YRQs
MRXs
K2Os
General Clintons.....

Aims for this race

Enjoy the experience....












and finish sub 45 hours.

Reasons for entering this race

It's definitely a habit

Sophie Coupal Send Message to Paddler
Sophie Coupal

Age: 47   previous races: 2019

Sex: F

From: Cantley, QC, Canada

Biographical Information

YRQ 2019
Muskoka River X
Huntsville 110
Many pro boat races

Aims for this race

Finish and have fun

Reasons for entering this race

Mike wanted to.

Team: 61 Stroke of Serendipity
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womens Solo Kayak

Bib Sponsor:

City of Whitehorse

Time: 59:36:06
35th Overall
12th Solo
8th Solo Kayak
3rd Womens Solo Kayak


 
Kimberly Dodds Send Message to Paddler
Kimberly Dodds

Age: 39

Sex: F

From: Whitehorse, YT, Canada

Biographical Information

From fjords to forest lakes paddle every type of water I can get a boat into.

Aims for this race

To not turn Yukon River Quest into a swim race.

Reasons for entering this race

Because it was there.

Team: 62 Run from th' bear ye dafty
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mens Solo Kayak
Run from th' bear ye dafty

2022 training on the Sella river

Bib Sponsor:

Northland Beverages

Tue 18:00:45 100.0km from Nowhere -135.198, 61.077; status:WITHDRAWN


 
Alex Fraser Send Message to Paddler
Alex Fraser

Age: 59   previous races: 2022

Sex: M

From: Ottawa, ON, Canada

Biographical Information

YRQ 2022
Marathons, ultras
Regattas
Nahanni River

Aims for this race

Keep the hip flexors working all the way to Dawson

Reasons for entering this race

I want to see if the fluffy cloud dogs and cliff art were hallucinations or real. They sure looked real in 2022.

Team: 64 Airboard
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mens SUP

Bib Sponsor:

Coal Mine Campground

Sponsors:

Airboard

Time: 57:32:28
31st Overall
8th Solo
2nd SUP
2nd Mens SUP


 
Thomas Schillig Send Message to Paddler
Thomas Schillig

Age: 42   previous races: 2022

Sex: M

From: Dietlikon, ZH, Switzerland | Schweiz | Suisse | Svizzera | Svizra

Biographical Information

2022 Finished Yukon River Quest on 4th place and as fastest Inflatable SUP.
2021 Paddled more than 2300km on Rivers for YRQ training.
2020 Paddled more than 1600km on stagnant Water for YRQ training
2019 Finisher of 11-City-SUP Race Holland, 220km
2018 Visiting the YRQ and made a documentary video about the Paddleboarders
2016 Lake Labarge to Carmacks
2014 one of the first SUP down the Yukon River from Carmacks to Dawson

Aims for this race

Giving my support team a second chance to arrive at the finish line on time.
***
Arriving healthy in Dawson City before the last show at Diamond Gerties starts ;-)

Team: 65 Nauti & Nice
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womens Solo Kayak

Bib Sponsor:

City of Whitehorse

Sponsors:

Dakwakada Capital Investments
Northerm Windows & Doors

Time: 66:51:29
42nd Overall
16th Solo
11th Solo Kayak
4th Womens Solo Kayak


 
Sandra Schuschkleb Send Message to Paddler

Age: 40   previous races: 2022

Sex: F

From: Whitehorse, YT, Canada

Biographical Information

YRQ Half Race 2022

Aims for this race

Finish the full Quest

Team: 66 Memento Mori
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mens Solo Kayak

Bib Sponsor:

CASARA

Wed 12:07:45 just past Carmacks CoalMine -136.267, 62.111; status:WITHDRAWN


 
Ben Bloomfield Send Message to Paddler

Age: 36

Sex: M

From: Sandbach, Cheshire, United Kingdom

Biographical Information

Paddled for several years but never raced.
Competant in the wilderness after mutliday solo kayak and group cycle trips.

Aims for this race

To fullfill a 12 year dream of competing in and completing the Yukon River Quest.

Reasons for entering this race

Memento Mori; a philosophical phrase used as my team name and life motto. A constant reminder that we all must one day die. However, this is not a morbid reason for entering the race, instead reminding myself to postpone nothing and really live the life I have been given to the full. Not taking anything for granted, living for those we have sadly lost, whilst striving to achieve my absolute potential.

I have a real passion for competing in multiple sports, always striving to push personal physical and mental boundaries. I feel this race will test me to the full surrounded by amazing like minded individuals with lifelong friendships to be made.

Team: 67 Happy with the Flow
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mens Solo Kayak

Bib Sponsor:

Driving Force

Wed 11:39:15 just past Carmacks CoalMine -136.267, 62.111; status:WITHDRAWN


 
Chris Lightbound Send Message to Paddler

Age: 67   previous races: 2018,2019,2022

Sex: M

From: Mississauga, ON, Canada

Biographical Information

YRQ

Aims for this race

See Dawson by boat

Team: 68 Rough Cut Diamond
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womens Solo Kayak

Bib Sponsor:

Air North

Time: 57:00:41
27th Overall
5th Solo
4th Solo Kayak
2nd Womens Solo Kayak


 
Patricia Jones Send Message to Paddler

Age: 69   previous races: 2019,2022

Sex: F

From: Delta, BC, Canada

Biographical Information

YRQ 2019 and 2022

Aims for this race

To paddle my best race possible

Reasons for entering this race

The Yukon river and the Yukon people

Team: 69 matt@newwestdesign.ca
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mens Solo Canoe

Bib Sponsor:

Driving Force

Time: 54:13:16
21st Overall
4th Solo
1st Solo Canoe
1st Mens Solo Canoe


 
Matthew Smith

Age: 41   previous races: 2022

Sex: M

From: Calgary, AB, Canada

Biographical Information

2022 YRQ
7 years guiding in the arctic

Aims for this race

Faster than Last Year!!

Team: 70 Team Sonny
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mens Solo Kayak

Bib Sponsor:

Save-On-Foods

Time: 63:50:22
38th Overall
13th Solo
9th Solo Kayak
6th Mens Solo Kayak


 
Sonny Zlotnik Send Message to Paddler

Age: 47   previous races: 2019

Sex: M

From: Delta, BC, Canada

Biographical Information

2019 YRQ race, finished

Aims for this race

Finish 2 hours earlier

Reasons for entering this race

It is a challenge

Team: 71 Paddling Citizenship
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mens Solo Kayak

Bib Sponsor:

Total North

Time: 68:36:11
44th Overall
18th Solo
12th Solo Kayak
8th Mens Solo Kayak


 
Antoine Betat Send Message to Paddler

Age: 32

Sex: M

From: Montréal, QC, Canada

Biographical Information

Numerous kayak trips in Quebec and Ontario
2,234 kms, 3-months solo hiking trek accross Europe on the Camino de Santiago in 2018

Aims for this race

Finishing

Team: 72 RGP
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mens SUP
RGP

Bib Sponsor:

Up North Adventures

Time: 59:20:16
34th Overall
11th Solo
3rd SUP
3rd Mens SUP


 
Christoph Weber Send Message to Paddler

Age: 68   previous races: 2017,2018,2019,2022

Sex: M

From: Chelsea, QC, Canada

Biographical Information

3x YRQ

Aims for this race

Team: 73 CaCoCa
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mens Solo Kayak

Bib Sponsor:

Whitehorse Visitors Centre

Time: 57:07:48
29th Overall
7th Solo
5th Solo Kayak
3rd Mens Solo Kayak


 
Jake VanLue Send Message to Paddler
Jake  VanLue

Age: 37

Sex: M

From: Granby, MO, United States

Biographical Information

Grew up on lakes, rivers and in the country/wilderness. Just getting started in actual endurance kayak racing.

Aims for this race

Finish the race and make my family proud.

Reasons for entering this race

Inspire my kids to do adventurous things and enjoy the outdoors and challenges.

Team: 74 Team Lootas
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womens Solo Kayak

Bib Sponsor:

Tatshenshini Expediting

Time: 54:09:20
20th Overall
3rd Solo
3rd Solo Kayak
1st Womens Solo Kayak


 
Kelley Watson Send Message to Paddler

Age:   previous races: 2014,2017,2018,2019

Sex: F

From: Port Townsend, WA, United States

Biographical Information

Yukon River Quests 2014, 2017, 2018, 2019

Aims for this race

To make it to the river!
To train!
To have a wonderful experience with friends, the river, the place and my awesome crew!

Reasons for entering this race

Because it is hands down one of the best experiences of my life.

Team: 75 Hugo GSWOPS
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mens SUP
Hugo GSWOPS

Bib Sponsor:

Tatshenshini Expediting

Wed 16:27:45 just past Carmacks CoalMine -136.267, 62.111; status:WITHDRAWN


 
Hugo Vernhout Send Message to Paddler
Hugo Vernhout

Age: 61

Sex: M

From: Kampen, Overijssel, Netherlands | Nederland

Biographical Information

My SUP experiences are: 7 times sup11city (3 times as a supcleaner), SupX Berlin, Dordogne Integrale, Great Glen and many suptrips in my country and 10 other
https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=hugo+vernhout
Other long distance sports: 3 times the nonstop support crew for Göran Gustavsson during his nonstop sup11city, once on a kickbike, once on a bike and once on an elliptigo.
Wilderness: Working for the US National Forest Service in the Chippewa National Forest and on a portage crew in the Boundary Water Canoe Area in Minnesota as part of my study forestry, camping trips.

Aims for this race

Finish on time, have fun and enjoy the scenery

Reasons for entering this race

I want to join because for me this is the ultimate challenge on SUP. After Bart de Zwart (who I know since he was a baby) told me I should and more importantly could do this and Göran Gustavssen and Janneke Smits-van Leeuwen and Ella Oesterholt told me too, I decided to go for it.

Team: 76 The Waterman
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mens Solo Kayak

Bib Sponsor:

Whitewater Homes Inc

Time: 52:00:05
16th Overall
2nd Solo
2nd Solo Kayak
2nd Mens Solo Kayak


 
Robert Gill Send Message to Paddler
Robert Gill

Age: 46

Sex: M

From: Vancouver, BC, Canada

Biographical Information

Solo Kayak explorations in the southern gulf islands, BC lakes and backcountry camping. Former K1 racer in sprint and marathon.

Aims for this race

Finish the race.

Reasons for entering this race

Push my personal limit of Type II fun.

Team: 77 BC Questor
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mens Solo Kayak

Bib Sponsor:

Sunrise Service Center

Time: 65:11:07
39th Overall
14th Solo
10th Solo Kayak
7th Mens Solo Kayak


 
Brad Cunnin
Brad Cunnin

Age: 64   previous races: 2022

Sex: M

From: Victoria, BC, Canada

Biographical Information

Multiple multi day kayak trips including Desolation Sound and the Broken Island group, both on Vancouver Island. Last Years epic YRQ!

Aims for this race

To finish in under 60 hours. .. Okay, maybe 64..?

Reasons for entering this race

The YQR has been on the margins of the bucket list for a few years, since about 2014 when we were up in Yukon for a vacation. Watched part of the race, and went for a little paddle. Love being out and about and on the water.

Team: 78 Shut up and Paddle
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womens Solo Canoe

Bib Sponsor:

Save-On-Foods

Time: 65:20:31
40th Overall
15th Solo
2nd Solo Canoe
1st Womens Solo Canoe


 
Tania Halik Send Message to Paddler

Age: 66   previous races: 2022

Sex: F

From: Invermere, BC, Canada

Biographical Information

Not a racer. Paddled thousands of kilometers through Canadian North on sometimes months long self supported trips

Aims for this race

To live the dream

Team: 79 Golden Retriever
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mens Solo Kayak
Golden Retriever

Bib Sponsor:

Coal Mine Campground

Thu 02:26:52 4.6km before Five Finger Rapids -136.34, 62.266; status:WITHDRAWN


 
Wayne Anderson

Age: 59   previous races: 2013,2014,2015,2016,2017,2018,2019,2022

Sex: M

From: Calgary, AB, Canada

Biographical Information

Few YRQ
Few MR340
Couple Muskoka X
One SDKC

Aims for this race

A little Faster

Reasons for entering this race

Last year was to get back to finishing, this year push it a little harder.

Team: 80 Team Yster Sweden
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mens SUP

Bib Sponsor:

KVA/Diamond Tooth Gertie's

Sponsors:

Yster SUP
Kajaktiv AB
Spectrum Sport
Garmin

Time: 57:04:04
28th Overall
6th Solo
1st SUP
1st Mens SUP


 
Goran Gustavsson Send Message to Paddler

Age: 54

Sex: M

From: Halmstad, Halland, Sweden | Sverige

Biographical Information

SUP11CityTour 7 tema.
YukonRiverQuest 2022

Aims for this race

top 3 in SUP

Team: 81 Hai Voltage Spreepaddler
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mens Solo Kayak

Bib Sponsor:

Thu 16:53:15 7.7km past Selwyn River -138.43, 62.812; status:WITHDRAWN


 
Ronny Pohl
Ronny Pohl

Age: 60   previous races: 2019,2022

Sex: M

From: Cottbus, Brandenburg, Germany | Deutschland

Biographical Information

I love to be in the nature and to life an active lifestyle. Running, hiking as well as paddling are my passions which I share with my wonderful wife Mandy who was also in some YRQ races.
We both took part in a lot of national and international Dragonboat competitions with different teams in the last years.

In 2019 I finished the YRQ in the Voyageur class, were I also was the team captain. One year later I successfully completed the virtual YRQ.
In 2022 I took part in the YRQ but didn't finish.

Aims for this race

Finish the race in less than 55 hours!

Reasons for entering this race

By participating in the 2019 YRQ, I got to know the territory and the people of the Yukon and knew I had to come back to complete the race in a single kayak. My training started at the end of 2019 and was supposed to end with the race in 2020. But due to the repeated cancellations of 2020 and 2021 I had to wait until 2022, but this race ended in a DNF.
So I will be back in this year to fulfill my dream of finishing this epic race.

Team: 82 Little Brown K1WI
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mens Solo Kayak

Bib Sponsor:

Tatshenshini Expediting

Charities:

https://lifeline-aotearoa.grassrootz.com/fundraise-for-lifeline/wing

Time: 58:47:53
32nd Overall
9th Solo
6th Solo Kayak
4th Mens Solo Kayak


 
Wing Kam Send Message to Paddler
Wing Kam

Age: 35

Sex: M

From: Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand | Aotearoa

Biographical Information

- 100km Tarawera running ultramarathon
- 380km K4 Cycle Challenge
- 243km Coast to Coast Multisport Challenge
- 225km Ironman New Zealand
- 160km The James Mountain Man Multisport Race
- 2000km Bikepacking South Island of New Zealand
- Plus numerous multiple days hiking/backpacking missions
- I am also a competitive sprint kayaker, rower and open water swimmer

I am about to compete in the Massive Murray Paddle in Australia at the
end of this month.

Aims for this race

1st: Complete the race
2nd: Compete against myself
3nd: Learn more about myself through the challenge
4th: Race the other boats

Reasons for entering this race

Learn more about myself
Raise fund for mental health services

Team: 83 Oggy
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mens SUP

Bib Sponsor:

Air North

Time: 67:16:33
43rd Overall
17th Solo
4th SUP
4th Mens SUP


 
Samuel Ogden Newton Send Message to Paddler

Age:

Sex: M

From: Tofino, BC, Canada

Biographical Information

Aims for this race

Enjoy the scenery, and to finish in one piece.

Reasons for entering this race

I've met some awesome people who have done this race and I'm only in Canada for two years so thought I'd go for it.

Team: 84 NewfieBullet
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mens Solo Kayak

Time: 58:47:55
33rd Overall
10th Solo
7th Solo Kayak
5th Mens Solo Kayak


 
David MacKay Send Message to Paddler

Age: 23

Sex: M

From: St John's, NL, Canada

Biographical Information

Rafting the Grand Canyon, and solo bikepacking up the coast of California. Grade 6 Track and Field.

Aims for this race

Mainly to finish, but I would also like to compete with other racers to keep me motivated.

Reasons for entering this race

I want to challenge myself.

Team: 85 Vini Vidi Vici
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mens Solo Kayak

Bib Sponsor:

Sponsors:

Yukon Wide Adventures

Time: 51:53:46
14th Overall
1st Solo
1st Solo Kayak
1st Mens Solo Kayak


 
Thomas de Jager
Thomas de Jager

Age: 53   previous races: 2014,2015,2016,2017,2018,2019,2022

Sex: M

From: Whitehorse, YT, Canada

Biographical Information

Some years canoe/kayak experience in a few canoe Slalom & White Water competitions. 7 times YRQ finisher

Aims for this race

Finish as it once began 50 years ago...
Thanks mom & dad!

Reasons for entering this race

I love the river !