Racer Bios for 2024 Yukon River Quest Entrants

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1 Tandem Canoe mens Midnight Marauders Sean Lougheed, River Lougheed
2 SUP mens Suptrainer Canada Chris Prince
3 Tandem Canoe mens Pax Patrol Chris Lightbound, Stuart Knaack
4 Tandem Canoe mixed 6ix to 6ixty Adam Pukier, Tali Pukier
5 Voyageur mens Northwestel Kerry Pettitt, Wade Schmidt
Sean Booth, Dave Bakica
Scott Legge, TBD
6 Voyageur womens Team Whoa Tunde Fulop, Elizabeth Clune
Lisa Robertson, Noreen Schaefer
Patricia Clune, Rolanda Barabonoff
7 Tandem Kayak mens Team 132 Jeff Brainard, Bob Ross
8 Tandem Canoe mixed Brad Catheter Amy Kenny, Clint Sauter
9 Solo Canoe mens Mike and all his friends Mike De Abreu
10 Voyageur mens Stix Together Cheryl Rivest, Carolyn Relf
Kirsti de Vries, Susan Hamilton
Anna Peacock, Jennifer King
Natalie Haltrich, Maddie Nicholson
11 Tandem Canoe mixed Tashmanian Devils Natasia Varieur, steve varieur
12 Tandem Canoe mens Hey Mate, Hold Our Beers? Ben Lott, Leo Pershall
13 Voyageur mixed SkagwayVC Nicole Kovacs, Logan Weber
Jen Larsen, Jon Hillis
Lauren Sullivan, Stephanie Hawney
Shane Yarborough
14 Solo Kayak mens RiverFox CJ Fox
15 Tandem Canoe mixed Aussie Tartan Joanne Hamilton-Vale, Robert Brown
16 Tandem Canoe mens Estonian Vikings Marek Lindmaa, Martin Ilumets
17 Tandem Canoe womens Midnight Madams Michelle Larson, Anne Keyworth
18 Voyageur mixed Listers Motor Sports Brian Edelman, Spencer Edelman
Ariana Edelman, Aiden Harvey
Jason Biensch, Linda Casson
19 Tandem Canoe mixed FusteeTheHun X LaneTheCanuck Tamas Fustos, Erin Lane
20 Solo Kayak womens Bite Me Julie Ardoin
21 SUP mens Forward Progress Kevin Crowe
22 Solo Kayak womens Muench Lauren P Muench
23 Tandem Canoe mens Brainwave Elisabeth Pilon, Fabienne Calvert Filteau
24 Tandem Canoe mens Agua Arrows Tom Huckle, Sam Lund
25 Voyageur mens Billy Smart and his one trick ponies Peter Mant, Rob Howe
Angus Woods, Paddy Broughton
Bill Baker, Iain Burnett
26 Tandem Canoe mixed All Pro Restorers Adrienne Marsh, Matthew Johnson
27 Voyageur mens The James Whalen Eric Bongelli, Aaron Brecka
Nathan Cluff, Carter Morash
Stu Maclean, Jordan Kamerman
Bailey Gleed, Devin Van Elburg
Josh Newransky, Tim Baxter
28 Tandem Canoe womens Oar we there yet Anne-Christelle (Kiki) Vidal, Heidi Cyr
29 Solo Kayak mens BC Questor Bradley W Cunnin
30 Solo Kayak mens Belgian bear Bernard Moyersoen
31 Solo Canoe mens Team Trudell Kelly Linklater
32 Tandem Kayak mens Tight lines V2 Ryan Remington, scott Mcculloch
33 Tandem Kayak mens Dreading Water Richard Holland, Owen Bennett
34 SUP mens RGP Christoph Weber
35 Tandem Canoe mixed Ripple FX Chris Prater, Trina Lynn Ross
36 Tandem Canoe mens Seb and Gates go for a paddle Seb Courville, Gaetan Plourde
37 4 person Canoe (half) womens To Be Determined Deb Bartlette, Anne Jessup
Mia Lee, Kim Schlosser
38 SUP mens Weronika Murray Weronika Murray
39 Solo Kayak womens Stroke of Serendipity Kimberly Dodds
40 Solo Kayak mens Team Thirsty Souls Jan Kriska
41 Solo Canoe womens Fitbiddy Leslie Davenport
42 Solo Kayak mens Screaming Goat Sam Coffman
43 Solo Kayak mens Dan Voss Dan Voss
44 4 person Canoe mens Spirit of the Yukon Peter van den Berg, Francis Soenen
Danny Veys, Pascal Waeyaert
Pending (1st) Tandem Canoe mens Yukon Unguided Andrew Bark, Steve hossack
46 SUP mens Toby Cracknell toby cracknell
47 Solo Kayak (half) womens Fortytude Nadia Kang
48 4 person Canoe mens Bucking the Tide Justin Dorn, Wesley Brooks
Jessica Mason, Seth Mason
49 4 person Canoe mens MIX MATCH 2 MARTIN LIKE, ANTHONY ELLIS
Stuart Thornhill, Jerome Libecki
50 4 person Canoe mens Wet Mondays Ben Menkens, Rodney Dowd
John Keir, Daniel Ballaam
51 Voyageur mens Cap warriors Bruce jobin, Donna johns
Wes kemble, Prezley Jobin
Dominic johns, Ethan
Shane, Kayla Mintz
52 Solo Kayak mens Arwed Emile Gauthier
53 Solo Kayak womens Midnight Sun Michelle Bousquet
54 Solo Canoe mens Octopus Shipyard Jan Basta
55 Solo Canoe mens Guiding Light Mike Najman
56 4 person Canoe mens Tagish Urit Stan Bush, Drew Gottenborg
Charles Christenson, Tom Davidson
57 Solo Canoe mens Whine Naught Colin Lathe
59 SUP mens SUPerSlo Johan Andie
60 Solo Kayak womens Chivita Julie Mitravich
62 Tandem Canoe mens Team Alpha Super Awesome Cool Dynamite Wolf Squadron Robert Spinks, Jake Paleczny
63 Solo Kayak mens Golden Retriever Wayne Anderson
64 4 person Canoe womens Fat Bottomed Girls Carmen Gustafson, Bonnie Pankiw
Sophie Coupal, Heidi Virtanen
65 Solo Kayak mens Röufu Rolf Balmer
66 Solo Canoe mens Max Max Mackay
67 Solo Kayak womens Chucklewave Audrey Standish
68 Solo Kayak mens Elad Benjamin Elad Benjamin
69 Solo Canoe womens Gulo gulo Alison Eremenko
70 Tandem Canoe mens Bill's Old Boys Jamie Watson, Loren Parfitt
71 Tandem Canoe (half) mixed Les Picouilles Marijil Gagnon Archambault, Denis mason
72 Tandem Canoe mens Bill's Young Boys Timothy Taylor, Luke Parfitt
73 SUP mens Milos Milos Banic
74 Solo Kayak mens Liquid Courage Mike Ennis
75 SUP mens wuzSUP Billy Bender
76 Tandem Kayak mens daron team paul laforet, gorgan wildberger
77 SUP mens SuperiorSUPer Alex Joseph
78 SUP mens KiwiSUP Trevor Dickinson (Fred)
79 Solo Kayak mens No Sleep Till Dawson Greg Dumka

There are 76 paid-up teams (170 paddlers), 1 part paid teams (2 paddlers)

Team: 1 Midnight Marauders
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mens Tandem Canoe
Sean Lougheed Send Message to Paddler

Age: 43

Sex: M

From: Corbeil, ON, Canada

Biographical Information

First time

Aims for this race

Have fun, finish the race safe, compete

River Lougheed Send Message to Paddler

Age: 16

Sex: M

From: Corbeil, ON, Canada

Biographical Information

First time

Aims for this race

have fun, see the Yukon

Team: 2 Suptrainer Canada
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mens SUP

Bib Sponsor:

IRISS Corp


 
Chris Prince Send Message to Paddler

Age: 38   previous races: 2022

Sex: M

From: Ottawa, ON, Canada

Biographical Information

YRQ 2022
K2O 2023
Wilderness SUP guide

Aims for this race

See the shores of Dawson from the waterside!

Team: 3 Pax Patrol
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mens Tandem Canoe
Chris Lightbound Send Message to Paddler

Age: 68   previous races: 2018,2019,2022,2023

Sex: M

From: Mississauga, ON, Canada

Biographical Information

Aims for this race

Stuart Knaack Send Message to Paddler

Age:   previous races: 2016,2017

Sex: M

From: Whitehorse, YT, Canada

Biographical Information

Aims for this race

Team: 4 6ix to 6ixty
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mixed Tandem Canoe
6ix to 6ixty

Sponsors:

We would like to thank Camp Arowhon for their generous sponsorship to help bring our dreams for this race to life. For those who know us, you know that we discovered and developed our love for recreational and endurance paddling at camp. This race would not be possible without our Arowhon family.

Charities:

We will be paddling the 2024 Yukon River Quest to support The Boundless School, an outdoor adventure school in the Ottawa Valley. We want to support a cause that recognizes the importance of outdoor education in youth, something that is often hard to access in an increasingly urbanized world. Check out www.pukierspaddle.com to learn more


 
Adam Pukier Send Message to Paddler

Age: 24

Sex: M

From: Toronto, ON, Canada

Biographical Information

Brent run in Ontario (Algonquin Park)

Aims for this race

Learn to sleep-paddle

Reasons for entering this race

Heard this was the easiest way to get to Dawson City

Tali Pukier Send Message to Paddler
Tali Pukier

Age: 22

Sex: F

From: Toronto, ON, Canada

Biographical Information

The Brent Run (Ontario), extensive backcountry canoe experience.

Aims for this race

to paddle through the pain with a smile on my face :D

Reasons for entering this race

couldn't let my older brother race the YRQ without some comedic relief.

Team: 5 Northwestel
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mens Voyageur
Kerry Pettitt Send Message to Paddler

Age: 63   previous races: 2018,2019,2022,2023

Sex: M

From: Whitehorse, YT, Canada

Biographical Information

4 previous YRQ races, all in different category canoe.

Aims for this race

As always, try to improve on previous race times. but more importantly, Mentor 3 newbies on how to love this race as much as the rest of the crew does!

Reasons for entering this race

I feel like we have a boat full of guys like the two old guys in the balcony on the Muppets show! who would want to miss out on this trip!

Wade Schmidt Send Message to Paddler

Age: 61   previous races: 2018,2022

Sex: M

From: Whitehorse, YT, Canada

Biographical Information

2018 and 2022

Aims for this race

Paddle, paddle, paddle and more paddling. Then have a beer with the team in Dawson.

Sean Booth Send Message to Paddler

Age:   previous races: 2022,2023

Sex: M

From: Whitehorse, YT, Canada

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Aims for this race

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Dave Bakica Send Message to Paddler

Age:

Sex: U

From: Whitehorse, YT, Canada

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Aims for this race

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Scott Legge Send Message to Paddler

Age: 46

Sex: M

From: Whitehorse, YT, Canada

Biographical Information

Hunting and Hiking

Aims for this race

This is my first time participating in the Yukon River Quest so just looking forward to the experience and hopefully making to the finish line in Dawson!

Reasons for entering this race

I have lived in the Yukon for last 15+ years and have always wanted to paddle the Yukon river. So what better way to experience the river then to take part in the Yukon River Quest!

TBD Send Message to Paddler

Age:

Sex:

From: Whitehorse, Canada

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Aims for this race

Team: 6 Team Whoa
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womens Voyageur
Tunde Fulop

Age:   previous races: 2004,2005,2006,2010,2011,2012,2013,2014,2015,2017,2018,2019,2022,2023

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

Elizabeth Clune
Elizabeth Clune

Age:   previous races: 2012,2013,2014,2016,2018,2022

Sex: F

From: Toronto, ON, Canada

Biographical Information

Previous YRQ's

Aims for this race

To enjoy the beauty and power of the river and its environment -- and arrive safe, happy and healthy with my team. Recognize the great work of the organizers, volunteers, support teams that make this possible.

Lisa Robertson

Age: 21   previous races: 2017,2018,2019,2022,2023

Sex: F

From: Whitehorse, YT, Canada

Biographical Information

YRQs

Aims for this race

Spending time with Exceptional people, on an exceptional river

Reasons for entering this race

Spirit renewal

Noreen Schaefer

Age:   previous races: 2011,2012,2013,2014,2015,2016,2017,2018,2019,2023

Sex: F

From: Wynndel, BC, Canada

Biographical Information

Lots!

Aims for this race

To have fun out on the river.

Patricia Clune

Age:   previous races: 2003,2006,2007,2008,2009,2010,2011,2012,2013,2014,2015,2016,2017,2018,2019,2022,2023

Sex: F

From: Toronto, ON, Canada

Biographical Information

Previous YRQs

Aims for this race

Enjoy the river, wildlife and friends.

Rolanda Barabonoff Send Message to Paddler

Age: 21

Sex: F

From: Mackenzie, BC, Canada

Biographical Information

TBC

Aims for this race

Buy my own dinner in Dawson!

Team: 7 Team 132
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mens Tandem Kayak
Jeff Brainard Send Message to Paddler

Age:   previous races: 2013,2014,2015,2016,2018,2022

Sex: M

From: Roslin, ON, Canada

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Aims for this race

Bob Ross Send Message to Paddler

Age:   previous races: 2015,2016

Sex: M

From: Kingston, ON, Canada

Biographical Information

Aims for this race

Team: 8 Brad Catheter
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mixed Tandem Canoe
Amy Kenny Send Message to Paddler

Age: 42

Sex: F

From: Whitehorse, YT, Canada

Biographical Information

Lots of lake and river paddling, running and cycling endurance races

Aims for this race

To finish

Clint Sauter Send Message to Paddler

Age: 52

Sex: M

From: Whitehorse, YT, Canada

Biographical Information

Lots of river and lake paddling, endurance running and cycling

Aims for this race

Finish

Team: 9 Mike and all his friends
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mens Solo Canoe
Mike De Abreu
Mike De Abreu

Age: 60   previous races: 2015,2017,2018,2019,2022,2023

Sex: U

From: Arnprior, ON, Canada

Biographical Information

YRQs
MRXs
K2Os
General Clintons
ADK 90 Miler
La Ruta Maya.....

Aims for this race

Enjoy the experience....












and finish fast.

Reasons for entering this race

It's definitely a habit

Team: 10 Stix Together
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mens Voyageur

Charities:

Yukoner's Cancer Care Fund


 
Cheryl Rivest Send Message to Paddler

Age:   previous races: 2014,2015,2016,2017,2018,2019,2023

Sex:

From: Whitehorse, YT, Canada

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Aims for this race

Carolyn Relf Send Message to Paddler

Age:   previous races: 2016,2017,2018,2019,2022,2023

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Aims for this race

Kirsti de Vries Send Message to Paddler

Age:   previous races: 2019,2022,2023

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Susan Hamilton Send Message to Paddler

Age:   previous races: 2019,2022,2023

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Anna Peacock Send Message to Paddler

Age:   previous races: 2019,2022,2023

Sex:

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Jennifer King Send Message to Paddler

Age:   previous races: 2023

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Aims for this race

Natalie Haltrich Send Message to Paddler

Age:   previous races: 2022,2023

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Aims for this race

Maddie Nicholson Send Message to Paddler

Age:

Sex:

From: Whitehorse, YT, Canada

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Aims for this race

Team: 11 Tashmanian Devils
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mixed Tandem Canoe
Natasia Varieur Send Message to Paddler

Age: 23

Sex: F

From: Huntsville, ON, Canada

Biographical Information

muskoka river X
muskoka 110
temagami/algonquin

Aims for this race

steve varieur Send Message to Paddler

Age: 56   previous races: 2011

Sex: M

From: Canmore, AB, Canada

Biographical Information

dyea to dawson
yukon river quest
muskoka river X
mountain/bloodvein/katawagami/snake
temagami/algonquin

Aims for this race

to race the YRQ with my daughter

Team: 12 Hey Mate, Hold Our Beers?
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mens Tandem Canoe
Ben Lott Send Message to Paddler

Age: 33   previous races: 2023

Sex: M

From: Wanaka, Otago, New Zealand | Aotearoa

Biographical Information

2022 Yukon 1000
2023 YRQ

Aims for this race

a beer at the end

Leo Pershall Send Message to Paddler

Age: 46

Sex: M

From: Fairfax, CA, United States

Biographical Information

Tour Divide 2013
24hr MTB national racer
competitive ultra trail racer
50km - 100miles
Blue water sailor

Aims for this race

A beer a the end

Team: 13 SkagwayVC
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mixed Voyageur

Sponsors:

The Mountain Shop
Alderworks Alaska
Starfire


 
Nicole Kovacs Send Message to Paddler

Age: 33   previous races: 2019,2022

Sex: F

From: Skagway, AK, United States

Biographical Information

2019, 2022 YRQ Voyager Canoe Finisher. Multi-day backpacking and packrafting experience in the Arctic Refuge. Experienced multi-day backpacking, climbing and mountaineering guide in SE Alaska. 10+ years experience recreating in remote backcountry settings. WFR & Swift Water Rescue certified.

Aims for this race

Make it to Dawson before the Pit closes!

Reasons for entering this race

I love type 2 fun.

Logan Weber Send Message to Paddler
Logan Weber

Age: 29   previous races: 2017

Sex: M

From: Bellingham, WA, United States

Biographical Information

2017 YRQ Voyageur Canoe Racer. Lifelong expedition canoe and kayak paddler with experience across the Yukon, British Columbia, Alaska, and the Pacific Northwest. Endless lover of the personal challenge of nature.

Aims for this race

Love it so much I come back for a 3rd one...plus the pit.

Reasons for entering this race

The mental and physical challenge. Mental preparation for the R2AK

Jen Larsen Send Message to Paddler

Age:

Sex: F

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Aims for this race

Jon Hillis Send Message to Paddler

Age: 34

Sex: M

From: Skagway, AK, United States

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Ultrarunner, backpacking experience, kayak and packraft. Lots of experience in the pain cave of endurance

Aims for this race

If you aren't first, you're last. We go fast. Have fun, don't get ded.
sub 50hrs

Reasons for entering this race

Therapy isn't available where I live

Lauren Sullivan Send Message to Paddler

Age: 33

Sex: F

From: Livingston, MT, United States

Biographical Information

Previous whitewater raft guide experience as paddle captain, guided oar craft boats, hiking, rock climbing guide. Extensive rock climbing experience, some multi day backpacking.

Aims for this race

Under 45 hrs and going for the BIG WIN BABY

Stephanie Hawney Send Message to Paddler

Age:

Sex: F

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Aims for this race

Shane Yarborough Send Message to Paddler

Age:   previous races: 2016

Sex: M

From: , --

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Aims for this race

Team: 14 RiverFox
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mens Solo Kayak
CJ Fox Send Message to Paddler

Age: 61

Sex: M

From: Lake Shore, MD, United States

Biographical Information

MR 340 2022
MR 340 2023
Some mountaineering trips

Aims for this race

Finish dry

Reasons for entering this race

The comradery of like-minded people

Team: 15 Aussie Tartan
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mixed Tandem Canoe
Joanne Hamilton-Vale Send Message to Paddler

Age: 55   previous races: 2016,2017

Sex: F

From: Gold Coast, QLD, Australia

Biographical Information

YRQ sup female course record, MMP overall SUP course record, Missouri river race female sup course record, Great Glen Challenge female SUP course record, Thames Ultra female SUP course record, Norfolk Broad Ultra female SUP course record, First female to race 11city non- stop, Molokai SUP - full distance solo, 5 times UK national champion in every class and discipline 24hr sup world record, 4 x OC1/2/6 state titles

Aims for this race

To finish and enjoy the race (and not kill Rob)

Reasons for entering this race

Having completed the race previously I want to compete and enjoy the race, the river and the Yukon

Robert Brown Send Message to Paddler

Age: 63   previous races: 2007

Sex: M

From: Gold Coast, QLD, Australia

Biographical Information

Outrigger ocean racing. First time at this event

Aims for this race

Try and keep up with Joanne. Gain experience. Finish within time limits.

Reasons for entering this race

What an opportunity - After I was asked by Joanne (who has a list of endurance records longer than my arm) if I would do the race with her, I could hardly refuse.
To challenge myself and remind others that life doesn’t end when you retire.

Team: 16 Estonian Vikings
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mens Tandem Canoe
Estonian Vikings

Charities:

Estonian Canoeing Federation http://www.aerutaja.ee/
Aidu Water Sports Centre http://www.aidu.ee/
Sindi Rapid https://www.facebook.com/sindikarestik/


 
Marek Lindmaa Send Message to Paddler
Marek Lindmaa

Age: 39   previous races: 2022

Sex: M

From: Tallinn, Estonia | Eesti

Biographical Information

Media Team of Team Estonia at Yukon River Quest on 2018.
Tandem Kayak MEN at the Yukon River Quest on 2022.
Tandem Kayak MEN at the Yukon 1000 on 2023.
Võhandu Marathon 100 km international canoeing marathon in Estonia 3 times (K2).
("Do your own" challenge upstream 100km followed by downstream 100km race as part of the Võhandu Marathon).
Tallinn-Helsinki sea crossing 81,5 km from Estonia to Finland - twice (K2).
Plus other different wilderness river and sea kayaking events (K2).
Open sea charity swimming from mainland to 14 islands in Estonia.
TV-host, journalist.

Aims for this race

Enjoy the race

Reasons for entering this race

Explore Yukon river again and invite our paddle friends to visit Estonia!

Martin Ilumets Send Message to Paddler
Martin Ilumets

Age: 50   previous races: 2018,2022

Sex: M

From: Tallinn, Estonia | Eesti

Biographical Information

Tandem Kayak MEN at the Yukon River Quest on 2018 and 2022.
Tandem Kayak MEN at the Yukon 1000 on 2023.
Võhandu Marathon 100 km international canoeing marathon in Estonia 14 times (K1, K2).
Gauja XXL 320 km international canoeing marathon in Latvia (K2).
Tallinn-Helsinki sea crossing 81,5 km from Estonia to Finland (K2).
1984-1995 Canoe Sprint athlete, National Team (K1, K2, K4). 40+ years of canoeing.
ICF Dragon Boat World Championships 2015 Racice, 2016 Poznan.
Plus other different wilderness river and sea kayaking events (K1, K2, whitewater, slalom).
President of Estonian Canoeing Federation since 2015.

Aims for this race

Enjoy the race

Reasons for entering this race

Explore Yukon river again and invite our paddle friends to visit Estonia!

Team: 17 Midnight Madams
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womens Tandem Canoe
Michelle Larson Send Message to Paddler

Age: 54

Sex: F

From: Scottsdale, AZ, United States

Biographical Information

MR 340 twice
Grand Canyon rim to rim >25 hikes
2 week outdoor survival school
camping
Moab canoeing on Green River
Texas 100K
Multi-day Boundary Waters Canoe trips

Aims for this race

finish and have a blast

Anne Keyworth Send Message to Paddler

Age: 34

Sex: F

From: Raleigh, NC, United States

Biographical Information

many years of paddling, backpacking, and wilderness experience, including self-supported paddle trips. Wilderness first aid training. upcoming paddle races as training for the Yukon

Aims for this race

finish and have a great time

Team: 18 Listers Motor Sports
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mixed Voyageur

Sponsors:

Listers Motor Sports


 
Brian Edelman Send Message to Paddler

Age:   previous races: 2022

Sex: M

From: Whitehorse, YT, Canada

Biographical Information

some

Aims for this race

finish

Spencer Edelman Send Message to Paddler

Age: 36   previous races: 2016,2017,2018,2019,2022,2023

Sex: M

From: Whitehorse, YT, Canada

Biographical Information

Some

Aims for this race

Finish

Ariana Edelman Send Message to Paddler

Age:

Sex: F

From: Whitehorse, YT, Canada

Biographical Information

Some

Aims for this race

Finish

Aiden Harvey Send Message to Paddler

Age:

Sex: M

From: Whitehorse, YT, Canada

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some

Aims for this race

Finish

Jason Biensch

Age: 37   previous races: 2016,2017,2019,2022,2023

Sex: M

From: Whitehorse, YT, Canada

Biographical Information

Some

Aims for this race

Finish

Linda Casson

Age: 65   previous races: 2022

Sex: F

From: Whitehorse, YT, Canada

Biographical Information

some Alberta and Yukon river and lake paddling.

Aims for this race

paddle

Team: 19 FusteeTheHun X LaneTheCanuck
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mixed Tandem Canoe
Tamas Fustos Send Message to Paddler

Age: 43   previous races: 2022

Sex: M

From: Calgary, AB, Canada

Biographical Information

YRQ22
Solo expedition to Aconcagua
6000m elevation gain in one push
won a 100km running race

Aims for this race

To finish

Erin Lane Send Message to Paddler

Age: 40

Sex: F

From: Calgary, AB, Canada

Biographical Information

Backpacking, overnight wilderness experience, river kayaking and canoeing.

Aims for this race

To finish

Team: 20 Bite Me
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womens Solo Kayak
Julie Ardoin Send Message to Paddler

Age: 0

Sex: F

From: Orange Beach, AL, United States

Biographical Information

Alabama 650
Yukon 1000
Suwannee 230
Expedition Adventure Racer

Aims for this race

Meet my husband and dogs in Dawson City.

Reasons for entering this race

I have a 'thing' for the Yukon River.

Team: 21 Forward Progress
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mens SUP

Charities:

Give A Mile


 
Kevin Crowe

Age: 50   previous races: 2022

Sex: M

From: Calgary, AB, Canada

Biographical Information

Have submitted resume and been approved

SUP Paddling Experience:
500 km SUP paddle Calgary to Medicine Hat, self-supported, 6-day trip, involved camping and navigation
Calgary to Carselsand >50km SUP day paddle, Class +1 rapids
>greater than 6 trips of 40 kms on the Bow River, Calgary. The north end to the south end of the city. Class II rapids
Many paddles home from work or on the weekend (~25KM in distance). The river has class-2 rapid sections (these areas are used for class-2 rapid training for kayakers, surfers, etc.).
Also took the RIVER SUP BEYOND THE INTRO course from AQ Outdoors, white water techniques were taught

Ultra-endurance races:
- The Spine Race: A 268-mile non-stop, self-supported, running/expedition style race in the Pennine Way, UK in the middle of Winter. https://thespinerace.com
- The Moab 200: A 240-mile non-stop run race in Moab, AZ US. http://moab200.com
- The Canadian Death Race – 125 km running race in the mountains, Grand Cache Ab
- Lost Souls 100 km – Lethbridge Ab
- 1 x Ironman Finisher (Arizona)

Ultra-Trail Runs Self Supported
- Self supported West Coast Trail run - completed in 23 hours non-stop.
- Self supported Grand Canyon Rim-to-rim run - completed in 9 hours non-stop.
- The Rockwall trail – 55 kms - Kootney National Park Solo, self-supported
- The Northover trail Kananaskis – 36 kms
- Juan Du Fuca Trail 41 kms – Solo Self supported
Also many weekends out on self-trail runs in the Canadian Rockies (Kananaskis, Canmore, Banff) mountains: 3Peak challenge (Mt. Grotto, Mt. Lady MacDonald, Ha Ling Peak, Powder Face, East End Over Rundle, etc.).


Mountaineering:
2 x Climbing expedition to the Andes, climbing in the Huascaran Range, several successful summits
Several mountain summits in the Canadian Rockies
>5 years of mountaineering, Ice and rock climbing experience

2.5 years Military services as a Reconnaissance Infantry solider, trained in survival, and navigation

Aims for this race

Finish successfully and safely

Reasons for entering this race

love outdoors, love endurance races

Team: 22 Muench
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womens Solo Kayak
Lauren P Muench Send Message to Paddler

Age: 36

Sex: F

From: Langley, BC, Canada

Biographical Information

kayak Guide in Clayquot Sound
Camping and Paddling on BC's west coast
Wilderness First Aid

Aims for this race

To finish the race in the time aloud

Reasons for entering this race

To challenge my endurence and experince the yukon's wilderness

Team: 23 Brainwave
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mens Tandem Canoe

Sponsors:

Pending but likely

Charities:

Pending but likely


 
Elisabeth Pilon Send Message to Paddler

Age: 0

Sex:

From: Whitehorse, YT, Canada

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Aims for this race

Fabienne Calvert Filteau Send Message to Paddler

Age: 0

Sex:

From: Whitehorse, YT, Canada

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Aims for this race

Team: 24 Agua Arrows
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mens Tandem Canoe
Tom Huckle Send Message to Paddler

Age: 25

Sex: M

From: London, United Kingdom

Biographical Information

Lifetime spent paddling on UK rivers, Mountaineering/wilderness experience including climbing mont blanc, Kilimanjaro, Ben Nevis, Snowdon

Aims for this race

Complete the race and push myself to my limits. Make lifelong memories in the process

Sam Lund Send Message to Paddler

Age: 25

Sex: M

From: London, United Kingdom

Biographical Information

Years of canoeing experience, High level athlete

Aims for this race

Beat the cut offs and finish the race

Team: 25 Billy Smart and his one trick ponies
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mens Voyageur
Peter Mant Send Message to Paddler

Age: 0   previous races: 2016,2019,2022

Sex:

From: Armagh, Armagh, United Kingdom

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Rob Howe Send Message to Paddler

Age: 0   previous races: 2022

Sex:

From: , Monmouthshire, United Kingdom

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Angus Woods Send Message to Paddler

Age: 0   previous races: 2022

Sex:

From: , Wicklow, Ireland | Éire

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Paddy Broughton Send Message to Paddler

Age: 0   previous races: 2022

Sex:

From: , NSW, Australia

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Bill Baker Send Message to Paddler

Age: 0   previous races: 2022

Sex:

From: London, United Kingdom

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Iain Burnett Send Message to Paddler

Age: 0

Sex:

From: London, --

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Aims for this race

Team: 26 All Pro Restorers
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mixed Tandem Canoe

Sponsors:

All Pro Yukon Restoration and Construction Ltd.


 
Adrienne Marsh Send Message to Paddler

Age: 42   previous races: 2022

Sex: F

From: Whitehorse, YT, Canada

Biographical Information

Attempted in 2022

Aims for this race

Finish the race

Reasons for entering this race

Would like to finish what we started in 2022

Matthew Johnson Send Message to Paddler

Age: 40   previous races: 2022

Sex: M

From: Whitehorse, YT, Canada

Biographical Information

Attempted 2022

Aims for this race

Finish the race

Reasons for entering this race

Would like to finish what we started in 2022

Team: 27 The James Whalen
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mens Voyageur
Eric Bongelli Send Message to Paddler

Age: 29

Sex: M

From: Thunder Bay, ON, Canada

Biographical Information

12-years of back-country canoe tripping including: Algonquin Park, Quetico Park, Wabakimi Park, and the Yukon River

Aims for this race

To have fun and if we can be competitive, even better!

Reasons for entering this race

Fun!

Aaron Brecka Send Message to Paddler

Age: 30

Sex: M

From: Thunder Bay, ON, Canada

Biographical Information

10+ Years of back country paddling and tripping

Aims for this race

Fun!

Nathan Cluff Send Message to Paddler

Age:

Sex: M

From: Yellowknife, NT, Canada

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Canoe tripping and guiding around the East-arm of Great Bear Lake

Aims for this race

Fun!

Carter Morash Send Message to Paddler

Age:

Sex: M

From: Thunder Bay, ON, Canada

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Park Warden and Canoe tripper in Quetico Provincial Park. 10+ years of tripping, guiding and back country paddling.

Aims for this race

Fun!

Stu Maclean Send Message to Paddler

Age:

Sex: M

From: Thunder Bay, ON, Canada

Biographical Information

10+ years of back country paddling and tripping

Aims for this race

Fun!

Jordan Kamerman Send Message to Paddler

Age: 30

Sex: M

From: Thunder Bay, ON, Canada

Biographical Information

10+ years' experience paddling and tripping around NW Ontario

Aims for this race

Fun

Bailey Gleed Send Message to Paddler

Age:

Sex: M

From: Thunder Bay, ON, Canada

Biographical Information

10+ years of back country and tripping

Aims for this race

Fun!

Devin Van Elburg Send Message to Paddler

Age: 30

Sex: M

From: Ottawa, Canada

Biographical Information

10+ years back country paddling

Aims for this race

Fun!

Josh Newransky Send Message to Paddler

Age: 25

Sex: M

From: Thunder Bay, ON, Canada

Biographical Information

Various backwoods trips through Quetico and Wabakimi Parks

Aims for this race

Have fun

Tim Baxter Send Message to Paddler

Age: 31

Sex: M

From: Thunder Bay, Canada

Biographical Information

Various backwoods trips around Thunder Bay region (Quetico, White Otter, Etc)

Aims for this race

Have fun

Team: 28 Oar we there yet
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womens Tandem Canoe
Anne-Christelle (Kiki) Vidal Send Message to Paddler

Age: 33

Sex: F

From: Whitehorse, YT, Canada

Biographical Information

backcountry hikes - multi days
hunting (by foot)
ex-military (all seasons)

Aims for this race

to finish it and have fun

Reasons for entering this race

for fun and to challenge myself

Heidi Cyr Send Message to Paddler

Age: 44

Sex: F

From: Whitehorse, YT, Canada

Biographical Information

backcountry hikes - multi days
multi days canoe trip

Aims for this race

to finish it and have fun

Team: 29 BC Questor
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mens Solo Kayak
Bradley W Cunnin Send Message to Paddler

Age: 0

Sex:

From: Victoria, BC, Canada

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Aims for this race

Team: 30 Belgian bear
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mens Solo Kayak
Bernard Moyersoen Send Message to Paddler

Age: 61

Sex: M

From: Liège, Liège, Belgium | België | Belgique | Belgien

Biographical Information

Ultra paddle races

o 2023. Dordogne 360k. Fourth in K1 and 6th in total.
o 2022. Loire 725k. Fourth in K1 and 6th in total.
o 2022. Dordogne 130k. Third in K1 and 6th in total.
o 2021. Dordogne 130k. Third in K1 and 6th in total.
o 2020. Dordogne 130k. Sixth in K1 and 9th in total.

Recent river/sea marathons
o 2023: Belgian marathon river racing National Championship. Second K1 V3.
o 2023: Belgian down river racing National Championship. First K1 V3.
o 2023: Amsterdam Waterland Marathon. 25th K1 Master.
o 2023: Belgian Surfski Championship (Belgian Coast Race). Third K1 V3.

Adventure race

o 2007: Hebridean Challenge, Scotland.

Sea kayak expeditions
o 2003: Organisation and participation to a 2 week expedition around the Marlborough Sounds including D’Urville Island and the legendary French Pass, NZ.
o 2002: 4 day expedition to the Great Barrier Island from Auckland harbour, NZ.
o 2002: 3 day paddling tour in Fiordland, NZ.
o 2001 – 2003: Many shorter weekly paddling trips from Auckland as a member of Auckland Canoe Club during my 2 year stay in NZ.
o 2003: 2 day trip along Apple Cross Peninsula in Scotland.
o 1991: 90 k crossing from Carupano to Margarita Island, Venezuela.

Aims for this race

Finish the race

Team: 31 Team Trudell
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mens Solo Canoe
Kelly Linklater

Age:   previous races: 2019

Sex:

From: Pukatawagan, MB, Canada

Biographical Information

Aims for this race

Team: 32 Tight lines V2
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mens Tandem Kayak
Ryan Remington Send Message to Paddler

Age: 0   previous races: 2023

Sex:

From: calgary, AB, Canada

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Aims for this race

scott Mcculloch Send Message to Paddler

Age: 0   previous races: 2023

Sex:

From: calgary, AB, Canada

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Aims for this race

Team: 33 Dreading Water
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mens Tandem Kayak

Sponsors:

None

Charities:

TBC


 
Richard Holland Send Message to Paddler

Age: 28

Sex: M

From: Vancouver, BC, Canada

Biographical Information

Strong athlete, competed in a 10km open water swim and multi-day unsupported cycling trip around the Scottish highlands. Comfortable multi-day hiking and camping

Aims for this race

Complete it in a good time, but not trying to break any world records.

Reasons for entering this race

To enjoy the beauty of the Yukon and experience the wilderness in a unique way.

Owen Bennett Send Message to Paddler

Age: 28

Sex: M

From: Vancouver, BC, Canada

Biographical Information

Also a strong athlete, completed the 10km open-water swim and multi-day unsupported bike packing trip with Richard. Also comfortable doing multi-day hikes and self-sufficient camping.

Aims for this race

To get a good time but we're not trying to break any world records.

Team: 34 RGP
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mens SUP
Christoph Weber

Age: 68   previous races: 2017,2018,2019,2022,2023

Sex: M

From: Chelsea, QC, Canada

Biographical Information

3x YRQ

Aims for this race

Team: 35 Ripple FX
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mixed Tandem Canoe

Sponsors:

Ripple FX Paddles
H2O Paddle sports


 
Chris Prater Send Message to Paddler
Chris Prater

Age: 43

Sex: M

From: London, ON, Canada

Biographical Information

My first race was the Muskoka River X almost 10 years ago. After this race I became intrigued by both marathon paddling and making composite canoe paddles. I have competed in many north American races including the General Clinton and Ausauble River Marathon and many smaller local Ontario, NY, and Michigan races. In 2018 I competed in La Ruta Maya in Belize.
In 2015 I made my first composite paddle, and that was t he beginning of Ripple FX Paddles.

Aims for this race

Paddle fast, have fun, learn some Cree words from Trina :)

Reasons for entering this race

1. To experience the scenery
2. Bucket list check
3. Push my limits of endurance and perseverance

Trina Lynn Ross Send Message to Paddler
Trina Lynn Ross

Age: 45

Sex: F

From: Winnipeg, MB, Canada

Biographical Information

I started paddling 10 years ago and became competitive 8 years ago. I've entered the Red River Challenge Solo Canoe 42km race twice, entered Pain in the Assiniboine tandem canoe once, and last summer I raced it solo. I raced in many local canoe races. Not only do I race in canoe marathons but I also compete in dragon boat races. I’m a dragon boat paddler and went to word championships in 2022 in Czech Republic.
This will be my first Wilderness Canoe Marathon Race at this distance.

Aims for this race

To finish at least top 10 in our category.

Reasons for entering this race

- To enjoy the scenery
- I love taking on new challenges and to experience an ultra canoe marathon.

Team: 36 Seb and Gates go for a paddle
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mens Tandem Canoe
Seb Courville Send Message to Paddler

Age: 44   previous races: 2023

Sex: M

From: Golden Lake, ON, Canada

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Aims for this race

Gaetan Plourde

Age: 48   previous races: 2006,2009,2010,2011,2012,2013,2014,2015,2016,2017,2018,2019,2022

Sex: M

From: North Gower, ON, Canada

Biographical Information

Various paddling and running races, plenty of YRQs.

Aims for this race

Paddle hard and keep the sleep monsters at bay.

Reasons for entering this race

Always a great challenge!

Team: 37 To Be Determined
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womens 4 person Canoe (half)

Charities:

Stix Together and Yukon Cancer Care Fund


 
Deb Bartlette Send Message to Paddler

Age: 66   previous races: 2011,2012,2015,2016,2017,2018,2019

Sex: F

From: Whitehorse, YT, Canada

Biographical Information

2011, 2012, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019

Aims for this race

Paddle a C4 to Carmacks FAST. Laberge willing...

Reasons for entering this race

Can't stop racing

Anne Jessup Send Message to Paddler

Age: 70   previous races: 2007,2014,2015,2017

Sex: F

From: Whitehorse, YT, Canada

Biographical Information

YRQ 2007,14,15,17

Aims for this race

To finish strong and have fun in a C4 with awesome women!

Mia Lee Send Message to Paddler
Mia Lee

Age:   previous races: 2011,2012,2013,2015,2017

Sex: F

From: Whitehorse, YT, Canada

Biographical Information

5 YRQ races - included a swim through 5 Finger Rapids to cool us off!
Lots of amazing 2 week wilderness canoe trips in Yukon

Aims for this race

To finish healthy.
To enjoy the comradery of being on the water with friends while training.
To get across Lake Laberge!

Reasons for entering this race

Being in a C4 again and only doing the half race.

Kim Schlosser Send Message to Paddler

Age:   previous races: 2019,2022

Sex: F

From: Whitehorse, YT, Canada

Biographical Information

Have done the river quest twice plus many years of wilderness experience.

Aims for this race

To paddle with an amazing group of women!

Team: 38 Weronika Murray
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mens SUP
Weronika Murray Send Message to Paddler

Age: 0

Sex:

From: Whitehorse, YT, Canada

Biographical Information

Aims for this race

Team: 39 Stroke of Serendipity
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womens Solo Kayak
Kimberly Dodds
Kimberly Dodds

Age: 40   previous races: 2023

Sex: F

From: Whitehorse, YT, Canada

Biographical Information

YRQ 2023

Aims for this race

Paddle on the left, paddle on the right, stay up right in between.

Team: 40 Team Thirsty Souls
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mens Solo Kayak

Sponsors:

Thirsty Souls Community Brewing
Blue Ridge Sleep Medicine

Charities:

WOGO


 
Jan Kriska Send Message to Paddler

Age: 56

Sex: M

From: Mount Airy, NC, United States

Biographical Information

Iditasport 1100 champion 2018-foot, Yukon Arctic Ultra 300 champion-foot, Iditasport 350 miles foot 2017 champion, raced flat water kayaks as youth for several years in Slovakia and reached podium in 20 km nationals, recently got back into kayaking with several day trips on the New River, Yadkin River and bike pack rafting on NC, VA, TN and WV rivers- see Strava

Aims for this race

Complete the race, stay safe and enjoy fellowship of fellow paddlers

Reasons for entering this race

I love Yukon, Alaska and being on the water in incredible environment. I like personal challenges. I have completed hardest triathlons, foot races, swim races and bike races in the world. Kayaking brings me back to my teenage years witch I spent training and racing on Danube river

Team: 41 Fitbiddy
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womens Solo Canoe
Leslie Davenport Send Message to Paddler
Leslie Davenport

Age: 60   previous races: 2019,2022,2023

Sex: F

From: Gloucester, ON, Canada

Biographical Information

YRQ x 3; MRX; Huntsville 110; K2O; General Clinton 70 miler and others; Meanest Link

Aims for this race

To briefly catch up to #9 when he has to pull over to vomit

Reasons for entering this race

Maybe I will get it right this time.

Team: 42 Screaming Goat
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mens Solo Kayak
Sam Coffman Send Message to Paddler
Sam Coffman

Age: 37

Sex: M

From: Fairbanks, AK, United States

Biographical Information

I am an archaeologist with the University of Alaska Fairbanks. My position requires me to be in remote areas of Alaska for extended periods at a time. A lot of my fieldwork is conducted by either rafting/packrafting or with inflatable kayak. I've had the opportunity to see some amazing rivers and lakes in Alaska and am looking forward to seeing the Yukon!

Aims for this race

My aim is to be safe and finish the race in under the allotted time and continue to compete in future paddle races.

Reasons for entering this race

Doing this for my father, a lover of the Yukon!

Team: 43 Dan Voss
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mens Solo Kayak
Dan Voss Send Message to Paddler

Age: 50   previous races: 2019

Sex: M

From: Kansas City, MO, United States

Biographical Information

6x MR340 Finisher
2019 YRQ Men's Tandem Kayak
2021 Alabama 650 Finisher (Men's Solo)
2023 Yukon 1000 Finisher

Aims for this race

Just have fun.

Reasons for entering this race

Just have more fun in the Yukon and see wonderful things.

Team: 44 Spirit of the Yukon
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mens 4 person Canoe
Peter van den Berg Send Message to Paddler

Age:   previous races: 2014,2016,2018,2023

Sex:

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

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Francis Soenen Send Message to Paddler

Age:   previous races: 2012,2014,2016,2017,2018,2022

Sex:

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

Biographical Information

Aims for this race

Danny Veys Send Message to Paddler

Age:   previous races: 2012,2016,2018,2022,2023

Sex:

From: Marke, West Vlaanderen, Belgium | België | Belgique | Belgien

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Aims for this race

Pascal Waeyaert Send Message to Paddler

Age: 48

Sex: M

From: Beernem, Belgium, Belgium | België | Belgique | Belgien

Biographical Information

Aims for this race

Team: Pending (1st) Yukon Unguided
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mens Tandem Canoe

Sponsors:

Yukon Unguided


 
Andrew Bark Send Message to Paddler

Age: 36

Sex: M

From: Whitehorse, YT, Canada

Biographical Information

Guided Yukon river for UpNorth in 2019, multiple multi day canoe trips in Yukon and Ontario. Former infantry soldier

Aims for this race

Finish in respectable time

Steve hossack Send Message to Paddler

Age: 0

Sex:

From: , YT, --

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Aims for this race

Team: 46 Toby Cracknell
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mens SUP

Sponsors:

Kokua SUP, Paddler Shop Hayama


 
toby cracknell Send Message to Paddler

Age: 29

Sex: M

From: Woy Woy, NSW, Australia

Biographical Information

Aims for this race

Reasons for entering this race

Inspired by past performances of the stand up athletes

Team: 47 Fortytude
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womens Solo Kayak (half)
Nadia Kang Send Message to Paddler

Age: 0

Sex: F

From: Nictaux, NS, Canada

Biographical Information

No paddle racing experience. On land, a half dozen half marathons and a one-day 23 mile hike. Wilderness paddling notable trips: solo self-supported kayak 3 day trip in the Okefenokee swamp (alligators aplenty, 2021), guided self-supported group ocean kayaking and camping 5 day trip in Baja Sud Mexico (2022), guided self-supported group ocean kayaking and camping 7 day trip in Haida Gwaii (2023). On land, I've done a few multi-day hiking trips like hiking to the lost city in Colombia (4 days, 2016) and hiking in the Andes in Peru (5 days, 2006)

Aims for this race

Finish safely

Reasons for entering this race

I would like to spend my 40th birthday chasing the midnight sun in the YRQ!

Team: 48 Bucking the Tide
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mens 4 person Canoe
Justin Dorn Send Message to Paddler

Age: 0

Sex:

From: Juneau, AK, United States

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Aims for this race

Wesley Brooks Send Message to Paddler

Age: 0

Sex:

From: Sacramento, CA, United States

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Aims for this race

Jessica Mason Send Message to Paddler

Age: 0

Sex:

From: Carbondale, CO, United States

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Seth Mason Send Message to Paddler

Age: 0

Sex:

From: Carbondale, CO, United States

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Aims for this race

Team: 49 MIX MATCH 2
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mens 4 person Canoe
MARTIN LIKE Send Message to Paddler

Age: 59   previous races: 2023

Sex: M

From: Brecon, Powys, United Kingdom

Biographical Information

2023

Aims for this race

To simply finish… although it would be brilliant to beat last years surprising time.

Reasons for entering this race

Why wouldn’t you want to do it?

ANTHONY ELLIS Send Message to Paddler

Age: 56   previous races: 2023

Sex: M

From: CRESSAGE, United Kingdom

Biographical Information

2023

Aims for this race

Simply to finish… but in an ideal world, to also beat last years surprising time.

Reasons for entering this race

Because I’m a born leader!!

Stuart Thornhill Send Message to Paddler

Age:

Sex: M

From: Dilwyn, Herefordshire, United Kingdom

Biographical Information

NO

Aims for this race

To finish with a smile

Reasons for entering this race

Because Tony said so.

Jerome Libecki Send Message to Paddler

Age:

Sex: M

From: WEST MIDLANDS, United States

Biographical Information

2023

Aims for this race

To smile from beginning to end

Reasons for entering this race

Because Tony said to do it!!

Team: 50 Wet Mondays
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mens 4 person Canoe
Ben Menkens Send Message to Paddler

Age: 46

Sex: M

From: Townsville, QLD, Australia

Biographical Information

Aims for this race

Finish before cut off time

Rodney Dowd Send Message to Paddler

Age: 46

Sex: M

From: Townsville, QLD, Australia

Biographical Information

Aims for this race

Finish in time

John Keir Send Message to Paddler

Age: 44

Sex: M

From: Brisbane, QLD, Australia

Biographical Information

Aims for this race

Be the first person to complete race shirtless

Daniel Ballaam Send Message to Paddler

Age: 46

Sex: M

From: Tumbi Umbi, QLD, Australia

Biographical Information

Aims for this race

Finish in time

Team: 51 Cap warriors
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mens Voyageur

Sponsors:

CAP


 
Bruce jobin Send Message to Paddler

Age: 45   previous races: 2015,2016,2017,2018,2019,2023

Sex: M

From: Whitehorse, YT, Canada

Biographical Information

I've gotten lost 1 or twice

Aims for this race

Same as always

Reasons for entering this race

Love the river

Donna johns Send Message to Paddler

Age:   previous races: 2015,2016,2017,2019,2023

Sex:

From: Carcross, YT, Canada

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Aims for this race

Wes kemble Send Message to Paddler

Age:   previous races: 2015,2016,2017,2019,2023

Sex:

From: Carcross, Canada

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Aims for this race

Prezley Jobin Send Message to Paddler

Age:   previous races: 2023

Sex:

From: , --

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Dominic johns Send Message to Paddler

Age:   previous races: 2023

Sex:

From: , --

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Aims for this race

Ethan Send Message to Paddler

Age:

Sex:

From: Carcross, --

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Shane Send Message to Paddler

Age:

Sex:

From: , --

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Kayla Mintz Send Message to Paddler

Age:

Sex:

From: Whitehorse, YT, Canada

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Aims for this race

Team: 52 Arwed
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mens Solo Kayak
Emile Gauthier Send Message to Paddler

Age: 19

Sex: M

From: Chibougamau, QC, Canada

Biographical Information

YRQ 2019 tandem canoe mixed

Aims for this race

Finish

Team: 53 Midnight Sun
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womens Solo Kayak
Michelle Bousquet Send Message to Paddler
Michelle Bousquet

Age: 48

Sex: F

From: Montreal, QC, Canada

Biographical Information

1989 – 1997: Competitive sprint kayaking and canoeing
1993 : Canada Games, Bronze medalist in K-2 and K-4
2000-2005: Rafting guide on the Rouge River, Grenville, Quebec
2012: 18-day expedition on the Colorado River, Grand Canyon
2014 – 2023: Complete Twenty Ultra Marathons

Aims for this race

I have a dream to win the Solo women Kayak category at the Yukon River Quest

Reasons for entering this race

I was in Whitehorse in 2018 to run the Reckless Raven 80km ultra. I have several family members in Whitehorse. I saw the start of the YRQ race back in 2018 and told myself I would do this race one day.

Team: 54 Octopus Shipyard
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mens Solo Canoe
Octopus Shipyard

Sponsors:

Kulisy.cz
Humi.cz


 
Jan Basta Send Message to Paddler
Jan Basta

Age: 48

Sex: M

From: Ouběnice nad Kocábou, Czech Republic | Czechia | Česko

Biographical Information

Budějovice - Praha
Pádluj o 106

Aims for this race

Enjoy the race

Reasons for entering this race

I like long races, long travelling alone and exploring my limits

Team: 55 Guiding Light
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mens Solo Canoe
Mike Najman Send Message to Paddler
Mike Najman

Age: 47

Sex: M

From: Dawson city, YT, Canada

Biographical Information

Yukon river quest 2022 unfinished
Yukon river
Stewart river
Klondike river
rivers in Czech republic

Aims for this race

finish it

Reasons for entering this race

find what is lost

Team: 56 Tagish Urit
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mens 4 person Canoe
Stan Bush Send Message to Paddler

Age: 0

Sex:

From: Denver, CO, United States

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Aims for this race

Drew Gottenborg Send Message to Paddler

Age: 0

Sex:

From: Denver, CO, United States

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Aims for this race

Charles Christenson Send Message to Paddler

Age: 0

Sex:

From: Denver, CO, United States

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Aims for this race

Tom Davidson Send Message to Paddler

Age: 0

Sex:

From: New York, NY, United States

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Aims for this race

Team: 57 Whine Naught
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mens Solo Canoe
Colin Lathe Send Message to Paddler
Colin Lathe

Age: 60

Sex: M

From: Cornwall, ON, Canada

Biographical Information

Raisin River Canoe Race - 2014-2023
West Coast Trail and North Coast Trail (Vancouver Island) - solo backpack - 2013

Avid outdoors and adventure seeker

Aims for this race

Finish.
No blisters.
Not need rescuing.

Reasons for entering this race

1) I'm 60 this year, and needed a way to celebrate
2) Can't think of a better reason to go to the Yukon again (Not really true)
3) It was either this or volunteer again
4) I told them I'd be coming back
5) Why Not

Team: 59 SUPerSlo
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mens SUP
Johan Andie

Age:   previous races: 2022

Sex: M

From: Calgary, AB, Canada

Biographical Information

2022 YRQ participant, multiple Ironmans, multiple multi-day endurance races, local river paddling, multi-day paddling treks.

Aims for this race

Finishing!

Reasons for entering this race

Finishing!

Team: 60 Chivita
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womens Solo Kayak
Julie Mitravich Send Message to Paddler
Julie Mitravich

Age: 50

Sex: F

From: Norfolk, VA, United States

Biographical Information

Whitewater paddler, guide and instructor. Swiftwater rescue, and Wilderness First Responder.
MR340
Grand Canyon, Colorado River 224/270 miles, 14 times
Tibet to Nepal Mountain Biking Expedition, 900 miles at high altitude, 28 days
Solo self support mountain biking expedition in Nepal, India, and Pakistan border.

Aims for this race

To experience the Yukon River in its pure beauty, and building genuine camaraderie with other paddlers, supporters and volunteers along the way.

Team: 62 Team Alpha Super Awesome Cool Dynamite Wolf Squadron
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mens Tandem Canoe
Robert Spinks Send Message to Paddler

Age: 35   previous races: 2014,2015,2016,2017,2018,2019,2022

Sex: M

From: Whitehorse, YT, Canada

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Jake Paleczny Send Message to Paddler

Age:   previous races: 2014,2015,2017,2018

Sex:

From: Whitehorse, --

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Aims for this race

Team: 63 Golden Retriever
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mens Solo Kayak
Golden Retriever

 
Wayne Anderson Send Message to Paddler

Age: 60   previous races: 2013,2014,2015,2016,2017,2018,2019,2022,2023

Sex: M

From: Calgary, AB, Canada

Biographical Information

MR340/Muskoka X/Mississippi 150/Red River 100/YRQ

Aims for this race

Do as well as possible for this old body.

Reasons for entering this race

Looking to finish the race with stomach contents in place and no injuries. Might have to go slower to go faster.

Team: 64 Fat Bottomed Girls
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womens 4 person Canoe
Carmen Gustafson
Carmen Gustafson

Age: 43   previous races: 2013,2015,2018,2019,2022

Sex: F

From: Whitehorse, YT, Canada

Biographical Information

Messing about in boats.

Aims for this race

Enjoy the good, the bad and the ugly.

Reasons for entering this race

Fat bottomed girls make the rockin' world go round!

Bonnie Pankiw Send Message to Paddler

Age: 63   previous races: 2017,2018,2019,2022

Sex: F

From: Chelsea, QC, Canada

Biographical Information

4 X YRQ

Aims for this race

Have fun. Be fast. Beat Crispin.

Reasons for entering this race

To paddle down the beautiful Yukon River with my lady friends. To celebrate females of all shapes, sizes, ages & abilities who are getting active outside. To be part of the YRQ family again.

Sophie Coupal Send Message to Paddler

Age:   previous races: 2019,2023

Sex: F

From: , --

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Aims for this race

Heidi Virtanen Send Message to Paddler

Age:   previous races: 2017,2018,2019

Sex: F

From: , --

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Aims for this race

Team: 65 Röufu
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mens Solo Kayak
Rolf Balmer Send Message to Paddler
Rolf Balmer

Age: 58   previous races: 2019,2022

Sex: M

From: Steffisburg, Bern, Switzerland | Schweiz | Suisse | Svizzera | Svizra

Biographical Information

Finisher 2019 and 2020

Aims for this race

try to beat my best time
Arrive safely in Dawson and enjoy the adventure

Team: 66 Max
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mens Solo Canoe
Max Mackay

Age:

Sex: M

From: London, United Kingdom

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Aims for this race

Team: 67 Chucklewave
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womens Solo Kayak
Audrey Standish Send Message to Paddler

Age: 25

Sex: F

From: Vancouver, BC, Canada

Biographical Information

Done quite a bit of thru hiking in the US and Canada as well as some long distance kayak touring. Currently a kayak guide and forester based out of Vancouver :) - trying to test myself by doing this!

Aims for this race

Get through it!

Team: 68 Elad Benjamin
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mens Solo Kayak
Elad Benjamin Send Message to Paddler

Age: 49

Sex: M

From: Raanana, Israel | إسرائيل | ישראל

Biographical Information

3x Eco Challenge (Argentina, New Zealand, Fiji)
Ultra Ironman: Arch to Arc
Ultramarathons: Badwater, Marathon de Sables, Western States, UTMB

Aims for this race

Finish and enjoy it :)

Team: 69 Gulo gulo
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womens Solo Canoe
Alison Eremenko
Alison Eremenko

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

Sex: F

From: Whitehorse, YT, Canada

Biographical Information

A few YRQ's (including 3x C1) and local races. 35+ years of northern wilderness experience, much of it solo by ski, horseback, dogteam, canoe, foot. Known to drag the odd kid (ages 30, 28, and 12) along as required for their health and mine.

Aims for this race

Physically/mentally exhausted, sleep deprived, remote, no one around, fast moving current - what could go wrong?!

Always be in the moment.
Don't hate the river, the race, people, logs that look like people, people who look like logs.
Properly use my GoPro, GPS, Maps. Basically stop being a luddite and learn from my mistakes.

Reasons for entering this race

Indulge mother nature head on.
Life is too short: I'm not getting any younger :-)
and secondly, because I still can.....and this too shall pass........

Team: 70 Bill's Old Boys
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mens Tandem Canoe

Charities:

Sponsor Jamie with 10 cents a KM to Ride down the Yukon River with Heart = $71.50 or more!

https://heartandstrokerideforheart.crowdchange.ca/page/jwatson


 
Jamie Watson Send Message to Paddler

Age: 43

Sex: M

From: Waterloo, ON, Canada

Biographical Information

Lots of Ontario back country paddling

Aims for this race

Finish in good spirits
Raise money for Heart and Stroke - Ride for Heart

Reasons for entering this race

Represent Grandpa Bill's legacy with my cousins.

Raise money for Heart and Stroke:
https://heartandstrokerideforheart.crowdchange.ca/page/jwatson

Loren Parfitt Send Message to Paddler

Age:

Sex: M

From: Garibaldi Highlands, BC, Canada

Biographical Information

Avid kiteboarder

Aims for this race

Looking to have a great time and finish.

Team: 71 Les Picouilles
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mixed Tandem Canoe (half)
Marijil Gagnon Archambault

Age: 30

Sex: F

From: inuvik, NT, Canada

Biographical Information

Recreational canoeing
Camping, multiday hiking in the north and bike touring.

Aims for this race

Finishing the race

Denis mason Send Message to Paddler

Age:

Sex: M

From: la conception, QC, Canada

Biographical Information

Avid fisherman and outdoor enthusiastic

Aims for this race

Finish the race

Team: 72 Bill's Young Boys
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mens Tandem Canoe
Timothy Taylor Send Message to Paddler

Age: 37

Sex: M

From: kincardine, ON, Canada

Biographical Information

wilderness yes

Aims for this race

Complete

Luke Parfitt Send Message to Paddler

Age: 22

Sex: M

From: Whitehorse, YT, Canada

Biographical Information

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Aims for this race

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Team: 73 Milos
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mens SUP
Milos Banic Send Message to Paddler

Age:

Sex:

From: Ribnica, Slovenia | Slovenija

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Aims for this race

Team: 74 Liquid Courage
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mens Solo Kayak
Mike Ennis Send Message to Paddler

Age: 34

Sex: M

From: Marshlake, YT, Canada

Biographical Information

have a fair bit of paddling and outdoor experience.

Aims for this race

would like to finish.

Reasons for entering this race

I'm tired of running, paddling seems like a fine idea.

Team: 75 wuzSUP
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mens SUP
Billy Bender Send Message to Paddler

Age: 45

Sex: M

From: Calgary, AB, Canada

Biographical Information

MR 340, Muskoka X, Mountaineer, rock climber
Started this journey of finishing the YRQ in 2021. Stood at the starting line in 2021 but the race got cancelled the night before. Then I have been unable to make it back, but I am available to start the race in 2024

Aims for this race

Cross the finish line standing up

Team: 76 daron team
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mens Tandem Kayak
paul laforet Send Message to Paddler

Age: 46

Sex: M

From: Saint pierre, Reunion, France

Biographical Information

Competition racing kayak and now
surfski in Reunion island,
river marathon with dusi kayak marathon , ribba de sella , ardeche

ultratrail experience
trekking and mountain climbing experience

Aims for this race

finisher of the race

Reasons for entering this race

enjoy kayak adventure with friend in wilderness
autonomy and endurance sport

gorgan wildberger Send Message to Paddler

Age: 46

Sex: M

From: meudon, france, France

Biographical Information

rowing competition
kayak marathons ardeche, riba de sella spain, dusi kayak marathon
surfski pratice
moutain climbing
professional sailor skiper
use to travel in wilderness condition

Aims for this race

finisher of the race

Reasons for entering this race

enjoy adventure in wilderness with friend

Team: 77 SuperiorSUPer
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mens SUP
Alex Joseph Send Message to Paddler

Age: 50   previous races: 2022

Sex: M

From: Calgary, AB, Canada

Biographical Information

MuskokaX (2013, 2016, 2019) in canoe and 2022 on SUP, Texas Water Safari in 2018, MR340 in 2022. YRQ 300km on SUP in 2022.

125km Bowron on SUP in 56 hrs. Missinaibe in 6 days. Various Haida Gwaii and Lake Superior.

Aims for this race

Finish standing up

Reasons for entering this race

YRQ - Signed up Nov 2019, cancelled 2020, drove 16 hrs to get double vaccinated with 24 hours to spare to get into the Yukon in 2021 and then it was cancelled 6pm night before, raced 300km in the flood in YRQ 2022, sat out 2023...back to FINISH!

Team: 78 KiwiSUP
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mens SUP
Trevor Dickinson (Fred) Send Message to Paddler

Age: 48   previous races: 2022

Sex: M

From: Calgary, Canada

Biographical Information

-YRQ 2022

-3 x self-guided multiple overnight paddles Calgary to Medicine Hat on the Bow River

-2 x Ultra Marathon finishes (100km Lost Soul 2023 & 50km Calgary 2023)

=2 x Marathons (Toronto 2022, New York 2023)

-Multiple long distance +20km hikes in Alberta

-North Coast Trail (BC) 60km trail run Aug 2023

-Own a motor boat and am a regular on the lake during summer months water skiing, wake boarding

-Camping (tenting/tent trailer) Alberta/BC

-Scouts member growing up in New Zealand

-2006 6 month South American backpacking trip (Inca Trail, Colca Canyon)

Aims for this race

Finish with a smile!

Reasons for entering this race

Want to challenge myself.

Team: 79 No Sleep Till Dawson
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mens Solo Kayak
Greg Dumka Send Message to Paddler

Age: 46   previous races: 2018,2022

Sex: M

From: Dawson City, YT, Canada

Biographical Information

2018 Yukon River Quest - C4
2022 Yukon River Quest to Carmacks
Lots of Yukon river paddling.

Aims for this race

To complete it in my best time.