Shane Martin


Racer info
Age: 49
Height: 6' 3"
Weight: 220 lbs
Gender: Male
Hometown: Vancouver, BC
Country: Canada
Sports: Paddling
Paddling - canoe
Paddling - kayak
Sailing
Updated: Friday, May 17, 2024
My race results 409 total
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Jericho Wavechaser 2024 #3
Place: 1st
Time: 45:31.1
Distance: Long
Category: HPK
Gender: M
Sport: Paddling
Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: May 16, 2024
TNR - May 14 - Lone Rac Jug
Place: 3rd
Time: 37:14.1
Distance: Long course
Category: HPK
Sport: Paddling
Location: North Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: May 14, 2024
Jericho Wavechaser 2024 #2
Place: 2nd
Time: 31:23.5
Distance: Long
Category: HPK
Gender: M
Sport: Paddling
Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: May 9, 2024
TNR - May 7 - Bikini North Bedwell Bay Light
Place: 5th
Time: 31:38.1
Distance: Long course
Category: HPK
Sport: Paddling
Location: North Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: May 7, 2024
Jericho Wavechaser 2024 #1
Place: 1st
Time: 39:24.5
Distance: Long
Category: HPK
Gender: M
Sport: Paddling
Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: May 2, 2024
TNR - April 30 - Bikini Boulder Back
Place: 4th
Time: 36:05.2
Distance: Long course
Category: HPK
Sport: Paddling
Location: North Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: Apr 30, 2024
TNR - April 23 - Boulder Hamber Figure 8
Place: 2nd
Time: 24:55.7
Distance: Long course
Category: HPK
Sport: Paddling
Location: North Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: Apr 23, 2024
TNR - April 16 - Jug Island
Place: 7th
Time: 24:44.7
Distance: Long course
Category: HPK
Sport: Paddling
Location: North Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: Apr 16, 2024
TNR - April 9 - Lone Rock
Place: 6th
Time: 26:40.2
Distance: Long course
Category: HPK
Sport: Paddling
Location: North Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: Apr 9, 2024
TNR - April 2 - Grey Rocks
Place: 6th
Time: 21:17.1
Category: HPK
Sport: Paddling
Location: North Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: Apr 2, 2024
TNR - Sept 12 - Race of Truth
Place: 8th
Time: 30:15.2
Distance: Race of Truth 4
Category: SK
Sport: Paddling
Location: North Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: Sep 12, 2023
TNR - Sept 5 - Jug Lone
Place: 4th
Time: 29:40.6
Distance: Long course
Category: HPK
Sport: Paddling
Location: North Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: Sep 5, 2023
Jericho Wavechaser 2023 #17
Place: 1st
Time: 45:54.0
Distance: Long
Category: HPK
Gender: M
Sport: Paddling
Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: Aug 24, 2023
TNR - Aug 22 - Maple Belcarra Grey
Place: 4th
Time: 30:47.0
Distance: Long course
Category: HPK
Sport: Paddling
Location: North Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: Aug 22, 2023
Jericho Wavechaser 2023 #16
Place: 5th
Time: 58:01.6
Distance: Long
Category: HPK
Gender: M
Sport: Paddling
Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: Aug 17, 2023
TNR - Aug 15 - Jug Isl Return
Place: 1st
Time: 35:43.2
Distance: Medium Course
Category: HPDK
Sport: Paddling
Location: North Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: Aug 15, 2023
Jericho Wavechaser 2023 #15
Place: 3rd
Time: 47:41.7
Distance: Long
Category: HPK
Gender: M
Sport: Paddling
Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: Aug 10, 2023
TNR - Aug 8 - Deep Cove Return
Place: 2nd
Time: 40:41.8
Distance: Long course
Category: HPDK
Sport: Paddling
Location: North Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: Aug 8, 2023
Jericho Wavechaser 2023 #13
Place: 5th
Time: 47:40.7
Distance: Long
Category: HPK
Gender: M
Sport: Paddling
Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: Jul 27, 2023
TNR - July 25 - North 5knt Can
Place: 3rd
Time: 41:18.9
Distance: Long course
Category: HPDK
Sport: Paddling
Location: North Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: Jul 25, 2023
Jericho Wavechaser 2023 #10
Place: 4th
Time: 45:14.6
Distance: Long
Category: HPK
Gender: M
Sport: Paddling
Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: Jul 6, 2023
TNR - July 4 - Maplewood Flats - CP
Place: 1st
Time: 34:21.7
Distance: Long course
Category: HPDK
Sport: Paddling
Location: North Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: Jul 4, 2023
TNR - June 27 - Cates Park Light
Place: 5th
Time: 40:20.0
Distance: Long course
Category: HPK
Sport: Paddling
Location: North Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: Jun 27, 2023
Jericho Wavechaser 2023 #8
Place: 3rd
Time: 48:59.8
Distance: Long
Category: HPK
Gender: M
Sport: Paddling
Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: Jun 22, 2023
TNR - June 20 - Kintec Swap
Place: 3rd
Time: 30:35.6
Distance: Long course
Category: HPK
Sport: Paddling
Location: North Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: Jun 20, 2023
Jericho Wavechaser 2023 #7
Place: 2nd
Time: 53:00.5
Distance: 5 Laps
Category: HPK
Gender: M
Sport: Paddling
Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: Jun 15, 2023
TNR - June 13 - Super Lap
Place: 7th
Time: 34:32.3
Distance: 3 Laps
Category: HPK
Sport: Paddling
Location: North Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: Jun 13, 2023
Jericho Wavechaser 2023 #6
Place: 4th
Time: 44:40.8
Distance: Long
Category: HPK
Gender: M
Sport: Paddling
Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: Jun 8, 2023
TNR - June 6 - Hamber Grey Figure 8
Place: 6th
Time: 28:53.4
Distance: Long course
Category: HPK
Sport: Paddling
Location: North Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: Jun 6, 2023
Jericho Wavechaser 2023 #5
Place: 3rd
Time: 46:39.9
Distance: Long
Category: HPK
Gender: M
Sport: Paddling
Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: Jun 1, 2023
TNR - May 30 - Bedwell Bay South 5 knt -DC
Place: 2nd
Time: 39:04.9
Distance: Long course
Category: HPK
Sport: Paddling
Location: North Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: May 30, 2023
Jericho Wavechaser 2023 #4
Place: 3rd
Time: 39:04.4
Distance: Long
Category: HPK
Sport: Paddling
Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: May 25, 2023
TNR - May 23 - SUP Buoy - DC
Place: 6th
Time: 49:55.8
Distance: Long course
Category: HPK
Sport: Paddling
Location: North Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: May 23, 2023
Jericho Wavechaser 2023 #3
Place: 1st
Time: 37:51.8
Distance: Long
Category: HPK
Sport: Paddling
Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: May 18, 2023
TNR - May 16 - Racoon Isl - DC
Place: 4th
Time: 37:20.4
Distance: Long course
Category: HPK
Sport: Paddling
Location: North Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: May 16, 2023
Board the Fjord + 2023
Place: 7th
Time: 1:09:43.0
Distance: 14km
Category: Men HPK
Gender: M
Sport: Paddling
Location: North Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: May 13, 2023
Jericho Wavechaser 2023 #2
Place: 3rd
Time: 39:38.9
Distance: Long
Category: HPK
Gender: M
Sport: Paddling
Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: May 11, 2023
TNR - May 9 - North Bedwell - DC
Place: 4th
Time: 31:09.0
Distance: Long Course 6.25km
Category: HPK
Sport: Paddling
Location: North Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: May 9, 2023
Jericho Wavechaser 2023 #1
Place: 4th
Time: 41:28.4
Distance: Long
Category: HPK
Gender: M
Sport: Paddling
Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: May 4, 2023
TNR - May 2 2023 - Boulder Is - DC
Place: 6th
Time: 34:24.8
Distance: Long Course 7.25km
Category: HPK
Sport: Paddling
Location: North Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: May 2, 2023
TNR - April 25 2023 - Lone To Grey - DC
Place: 7th
Time: 40:25.7
Distance: Long Course 8.13km
Category: HPK
Sport: Paddling
Location: North Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: Apr 25, 2023
TNR - April 18 2023 - Cove Laps - DC
Place: 5th
Time: 40:54.8
Distance: 3 Laps
Category: HPK
Sport: Paddling
Location: North Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: Apr 18, 2023
TNR - April 11 2023 - Lone Roce. - DC
Place: 6th
Time: 26:36.7
Category: HPK
Sport: Paddling
Location: North Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: Apr 11, 2023
TNR - April 4 2023 - Deep Cove
Place: 6th
Time: 21:18.4
Category: HPK
Sport: Paddling
Location: North Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: Apr 4, 2023
PNWORCA Winter Series - Race #6 - FCRCC
Place: 4th
Time: 1:07:59.3
Distance: Long Course (10-12 km)
Category: Surfski
Gender: M
Sport: Paddling
Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: Mar 25, 2023
PNWORCA Winter Series - Race #2 - Jericho
Place: 1st
Time: 45:14.7
Distance: Long Course (10-12 km)
Category: Surfski 40+
Gender: M
Sport: Paddling
Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: Feb 4, 2023
The Whipper 2022
Place: 2nd
Time: 1:30:25.8
Distance: The Whipper - 18km
Category: Men Masters(40-59) Surfski
Sport: Paddling
Location: North Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: Sep 17, 2022
TNR - Sept 13 - Race of Truth
Place: 4th
Time: 23:00.0
Distance: 3 Laps
Category: SK
Sport: Paddling
Location: North Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: Sep 13, 2022
TNR - Sept 6 - Deep Cove
Place: 3rd
Time: 39:19.0
Distance: 7.5km
Category: HPDK
Sport: Paddling
Location: North Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: Sep 6, 2022
Jericho Wavechaser 2022 #19
Place: 1st
Time: 37:05.5
Distance: Long
Category: HPK
Gender: M
Sport: Paddling
Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: Aug 18, 2022
TNR - Aug 16- Cates Park
Place: 1st
Time: 25:28.5
Distance: Medium Course 4.9km
Category: HPDK
Sport: Paddling
Location: North Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: Aug 16, 2022
Jericho Wavechaser 2022 #18
Place: 2nd
Time: 40:21.0
Distance: Long
Category: HPK
Gender: M
Sport: Paddling
Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: Aug 11, 2022
TNR - Aug 9 - Cates Park
Place: 2nd
Time: 40:07.2
Distance: Long Course 8km
Category: HPDK
Sport: Paddling
Location: North Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: Aug 9, 2022
Jericho Wavechaser 2022 #16
Place: 3rd
Time: 43:19.6
Distance: Long
Category: HPK
Gender: M
Sport: Paddling
Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: Jul 28, 2022
TNR - July 26 - Cates Park
Place: 1st
Time: 28:41.8
Distance: Short Course 5km
Category: HPDK
Sport: Paddling
Location: North Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: Jul 26, 2022
Jericho Wavechaser 2022 #15
Place: 3rd
Time: 46:16.7
Distance: Long
Category: HPK
Gender: M
Sport: Paddling
Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: Jul 21, 2022
TNR - July 19 - Caraholly return
Place: 1st
Time: 21:45.0
Distance: Short Course
Category: HPDK
Sport: Paddling
Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: Jul 19, 2022
Jericho Wavechaser 2022 #13 TEST
Place: 4th
Time: 0:54.1
Distance: Long
Category: HPK
Gender: M
Sport: Paddling
Location: Woodinville, WA, United States
Date: Jul 8, 2022
Jericho Wavechaser 2022 #13
Place: 3rd
Time: 45:19.3
Distance: Long
Category: HPK
Gender: M
Sport: Paddling
Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: Jul 7, 2022
TNR - July 5 - Cates/ Whey Ah Wichen
Place: 1st
Time: 25:45.6
Distance: Short Course
Category: HPK
Sport: Paddling
Location: North Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: Jul 5, 2022
TNR - June 28- Deep Cove
Place: 1st
Time: 33:58.0
Distance: Just paddle long
Category: HPK
Sport: Paddling
Location: North Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: Jun 28, 2022
Jericho Wavechaser 2022 #11
Place: 2nd
Time: 37:45.0
Distance: Long Course
Category: HPK
Sport: Paddling
Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: Jun 23, 2022
TNR - June 21 - Deep Cove
Place: 2nd
Time: 39:49.1
Distance: Long Course
Category: HPK
Sport: Paddling
Location: Surrey, BC, Canada
Date: Jun 21, 2022
Jericho Wavechaser 2022 #10
Place: 1st
Time: 49:35.7
Distance: Long
Category: HPK
Gender: M
Sport: Paddling
Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: Jun 16, 2022
TNR - June 14 - Deep Cove
Place: 1st
Time: 32:09.3
Distance: Long Course
Category: HPK
Sport: Paddling
Location: North Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: Jun 14, 2022
Jericho Wavechaser 2022 #9
Place: 2nd
Time: 39:54.3
Distance: Long
Category: HPK
Gender: M
Sport: Paddling
Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: Jun 9, 2022
TNR - June 7 - Deep Cove
Place: 2nd
Time: 30:05.8
Distance: 3 laps
Category: HPK
Sport: Paddling
Location: North Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: Jun 7, 2022
Jericho Wavechaser 2022 #8
Place: 2nd
Time: 38:43.8
Distance: Long
Category: HPK
Gender: M
Sport: Paddling
Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: Jun 2, 2022
TNR - May 31- Deep Cove
Place: 3rd
Time: 38:57.3
Distance: Long Course
Category: HPK
Sport: Paddling
Location: North Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: May 31, 2022
Jericho Wavechaser 2022 #7
Place: 1st
Time: 38:32.9
Distance: Long
Category: HPK
Gender: M
Sport: Paddling
Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: May 26, 2022
TNR - May 24 - Deep Cove
Place: 2nd
Time: 50:15.8
Distance: Long Course - 10km
Category: HPK
Sport: Paddling
Location: North Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: May 24, 2022
Jericho Wavechaser 2022 #6
Place: 1st
Time: 38:43.3
Distance: Long
Category: HPK
Gender: M
Sport: Paddling
Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: May 19, 2022
TNR - May 17 - Deep Cove
Place: 2nd
Time: 33:03.4
Distance: Long Course
Category: HPK
Sport: Paddling
Location: North Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: May 17, 2022
Board the Fjord+ 2022
Place: 3rd
Time: 1:09:48.7
Distance: 14km
Category: Men HPK
Sport: Paddling
Location: North Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: May 14, 2022
Jericho Wavechaser 2022 #4
Place: 3rd
Time: 38:34.3
Distance: 4 Laps
Category: HPK
Gender: M
Sport: Paddling
Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: May 5, 2022
TNR - Criterium - May 3
Place: 3rd
Time: 30:05.7
Distance: 3 Laps
Category: HPK
Sport: Paddling
Location: North Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: May 3, 2022
Jericho Wavechaser 2022 #3
Place: 2nd
Time: 39:04.7
Distance: Long
Category: HPK
Gender: M
Sport: Paddling
Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: Apr 28, 2022
TNR - Deep Cove - April 26
Place: 6th
Time: 27:12.3
Distance: Long Course
Category: HPK
Sport: Paddling
Location: North Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: Apr 26, 2022
Jericho Wavechaser 2022 #2
Place: 2nd
Time: 37:33.0
Distance: Long
Category: HPK
Gender: M
Sport: Paddling
Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: Apr 21, 2022
TNR - Deep Cove - April 19
Place: 2nd
Time: 23:39.4
Category: HPK
Sport: Paddling
Location: North Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: Apr 19, 2022
Jericho Wavechaser 2022 #1
Place: 2nd
Time: 40:36.3
Distance: Long
Category: HPK
Gender: M
Sport: Paddling
Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: Apr 14, 2022
TNR - Deep Cove - April 12
Place: 3rd
Time: 25:41.6
Distance: Long Course
Category: HPK
Sport: Paddling
Location: North Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: Apr 12, 2022
TNR - Deep Cove - April 5
Place: 2nd
Time: 20:12.1
Category: HPK
Sport: Paddling
Location: North Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: Apr 5, 2022
Whey-Ah-Wichen Whipper
Place: 3rd
Time: 1:15:37.3
Distance: 15km
Category: Men HPK
Gender: M
Sport: Paddling
Location: North Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: Sep 18, 2021
TNR - LIVE - Sept 14
Place: 2nd
Time: 28:30.3
Distance: Long Course
Category: HPK
Sport: Paddling
Location: North Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: Sep 14, 2021
Jericho Wavechaser #15
Place: 2nd
Time: 24:38.0
Distance: Long
Category: HPK
Gender: M
Sport: Paddling
Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: Sep 9, 2021
TNR - LIVE - Sept 7
Place: 5th
Time: 29:27.4
Distance: 3 laps - 6km
Category: HPK
Gender: M
Sport: Paddling
Location: North Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: Sep 7, 2021
TNR - LIVE - Aug 31
Place: 5th
Time: 29:43.9
Distance: Long Course
Category: HPK
Gender: M
Sport: Paddling
Location: North Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: Aug 31, 2021
Jericho Wavechaser #13
Place: 1st
Time: 44:59.3
Distance: Long
Category: HPK
Gender: M
Sport: Paddling
Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: Aug 26, 2021
TNR - LIVE - Aug 24
Place: 1st
Time: 34:19.3
Distance: Just paddle - Long Course
Category: HPK
Gender: M
Sport: Paddling
Location: North Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: Aug 24, 2021
Jericho Wavechaser #12
Place: 3rd
Time: 36:11.5
Distance: Long
Category: HPK
Gender: M
Sport: Paddling
Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: Aug 19, 2021
TNR - LIVE - Aug 17
Place: 2nd
Time: 37:40.1
Distance: Long Course
Category: HPDK
Gender: F/M
Sport: Paddling
Location: North Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: Aug 17, 2021
Jericho Wavechaser #11
Place: 1st
Time: 38:54.5
Distance: Long
Category: HPK
Gender: M
Sport: Paddling
Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: Aug 12, 2021
TNR - LIVE - Aug 10
Place: 3rd
Time: 28:28.5
Distance: Long Course
Category: HPK
Gender: M
Sport: Paddling
Location: North Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: Aug 10, 2021
TNR - LIVE - July 27
Place: 2nd
Time: 27:52.2
Distance: Long Course
Category: HPK
Gender: M
Sport: Paddling
Location: North Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: Jul 27, 2021
Jericho Wavechaser #8
Place: 2nd
Time: 48:18.4
Distance: Long
Category: HPK
Gender: M
Sport: Paddling
Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: Jul 22, 2021
TNR - LIVE - July 20
Place: 2nd
Time: 43:53.1
Distance: Long Course
Category: HPDK
Gender: F/M
Sport: Paddling
Location: North Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: Jul 20, 2021
Jericho Wavechaser #6
Place: 1st
Time: 45:26.2
Distance: Long
Category: HPK
Gender: M
Sport: Paddling
Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: Jul 8, 2021
TNR IS BACK! 5km + 10km - July 6
Place: 2nd
Time: 48:29.5
Distance: 10km
Category: HPDK
Gender: F/M
Sport: Paddling
Location: North Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: Jul 6, 2021
Jericho Wavechaser #4
Place: 1st
Time: 44:08.5
Distance: Long
Category: HPK
Gender: M
Sport: Paddling
Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: Jun 24, 2021
TNR LIVE! - Race #4 - June 22 2021
Place: 1st
Time: 35:26.3
Distance: 7km
Category: HPK
Gender: M
Sport: Paddling
Location: Belcarra, BC, Canada
Date: Jun 22, 2021
Jericho Wavechaser #3
Place: 1st
Time: 45:15.0
Distance: Long
Category: HPK
Gender: M
Sport: Paddling
Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: Jun 17, 2021
TNR LIVE! - Race #3 - June 15
Place: 1st
Time: 38:47.1
Distance: 8km
Category: HPK
Gender: M
Sport: Paddling
Location: Belcarra, BC, Canada
Date: Jun 15, 2021
Jericho Wavechaser #2
Place: 1st
Time: 45:31.5
Distance: Long
Category: HPK
Gender: M
Sport: Paddling
Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: Jun 10, 2021
TNR LIVE! - Race #2 - June 8
Place: 2nd
Time: 31:01.6
Distance: 7km
Category: HPK
Gender: M
Sport: Paddling
Location: Belcarra, BC, Canada
Date: Jun 8, 2021
Jericho Wavechaser #1
Place: 1st
Time: 39:29.1
Distance: Long
Category: HPK
Gender: M
Sport: Paddling
Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: Jun 3, 2021
TNR LIVE! - Race #1
Place: 1st
Time: 33:12.2
Distance: 7km
Category: HPK
Gender: M
Sport: Paddling
Location: Belcarra, BC, Canada
Date: Jun 1, 2021
TNR #8 - May 25 - May 30 2021
Place: 1st
Time: 37:50
Distance: 8km Local
Category: Overall
Sport: Paddling
Location: North Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: May 25, 2021
TNR #7 - May 18 - May 24 2021
Place: 1st
Time: 35:36
Distance: 7km Local
Category: Overall
Gender: M
Sport: Paddling
Location: North Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: May 18, 2021
TNR #6 - May 11 - May 16 2021
Place: 1st
Time: 31:34
Distance: 6.5km Local
Category: HPK
Gender: M
Sport: Paddling
Location: North Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: May 11, 2021
TNR #5 - May 4 - May 9 2021
Place: 2nd
Time: 24:06
Distance: 5km Local
Category: Overall
Sport: Paddling
Location: North Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: May 4, 2021
TNR #4 - April 27 - May 2 2021
Place: 2nd
Time: 29:20
Distance: 6km Local
Category: Overall
Sport: Paddling
Location: North Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: Apr 27, 2021
TNR #3 - April 20-25 2021
Place: 1st
Time: 33:55
Distance: 7km Local
Category: Overall
Sport: Paddling
Location: North Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: Apr 20, 2021
TNR #2 - April 13-18 2021
Place: 1st
Time: 29:42
Distance: 5.6km Local
Category: HPK
Gender: M
Sport: Paddling
Location: North Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: Apr 13, 2021
TNR #1 - April 6-11 2021
Place: 2nd
Time: 22:27
Distance: 4.5 Local
Category: Overall
Sport: Paddling
Location: North Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: Apr 6, 2021
TNR - Race #10 - FINAL RACE OF 2020
Place: 2nd
Time: 38:16.1
Distance: 7km
Category: HPDK
Gender: F/M
Sport: Paddling
Location: Greater Vancouver A, BC, Canada
Date: Sep 8, 2020
Jericho Wavechaser 2020 Race 13
Place: 2nd
Time: 27:46.2
Distance: 6 km
Category: HPK
Gender: M
Sport: Paddling
Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: Sep 3, 2020
TNR - Race #9
Place: 4th
Time: 31:54.2
Distance: 7km
Category: HPDK
Gender: F/M
Sport: Paddling
Location: Greater Vancouver A, BC, Canada
Date: Sep 1, 2020
Jericho Wavechaser 2020 Race 12
Place: 1st
Time: 37:46.7
Distance: 7.5 km
Category: HPK
Gender: M
Sport: Paddling
Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: Aug 27, 2020
TNR - Race #8
Place: 2nd
Time: 38:40.8
Distance: 7km
Category: HPDK
Gender: F/M
Sport: Paddling
Location: Greater Vancouver A, BC, Canada
Date: Aug 25, 2020
Jericho Wavechaser 2020 Race 11
Place: 3rd
Time: 39:38.9
Distance: approx 9km
Category: HPK
Gender: M
Sport: Paddling
Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: Aug 20, 2020
Jericho Wavechaser 2020 Race 10
Place: 1st
Time: 54:32.4
Distance: 10km
Category: HPK
Gender: M
Sport: Paddling
Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: Aug 13, 2020
TNR - Race #6 - Bedwell Bay Light
Place: 2nd
Time: 34:06.8
Distance: 7.5km
Category: HPDK
Sport: Paddling
Location: Greater Vancouver A, BC, Canada
Date: Aug 11, 2020
Jericho Wavechaser 2020 Race 9
Place: 1st
Time: 44:02.6
Distance: 9km
Category: HPK
Gender: M
Sport: Paddling
Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: Aug 6, 2020
TNR - Race #5 - Figure 8
Place: 1st
Time: 40:01.7
Distance: 7.5km
Category: HPDK
Sport: Paddling
Location: Greater Vancouver A, BC, Canada
Date: Aug 4, 2020
Jericho Wavechaser 2020 Race 8
Place: 2nd
Time: 55:50.1
Distance: 10km
Category: HPK
Gender: M
Sport: Paddling
Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: Jul 30, 2020
TNR - Race #4 - Carraholly Return
Place: 1st
Time: 40:13.1
Distance: 8km
Category: HPDK
Sport: Paddling
Location: Greater Vancouver A, BC, Canada
Date: Jul 28, 2020
Jericho Wavechaser 2020 Race 7
Place: 5th
Time: 42:35.7
Distance: 8km
Category: HPK
Gender: M
Sport: Paddling
Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: Jul 23, 2020
Jericho Wavechaser 2020 Race 5
Place: 2nd
Time: 38:16.6
Distance: 8km
Category: HPK
Gender: M
Sport: Paddling
Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: Jul 9, 2020
TNR - Boulder Island Start
Place: 3rd
Time: 41:34.8
Distance: 8km
Category: HPDK
Gender: M
Sport: Paddling
Location: Greater Vancouver A, BC, Canada
Date: Jul 7, 2020
Jericho Wavechaser 2020 Race 4
Place: 1st
Time: 37:29.1
Distance: 8km
Category: HPK
Gender: M
Sport: Paddling
Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: Jul 2, 2020
Jericho Wavechaser 2020 Race 3
Place: 2nd
Time: 39:17.2
Distance: Long Course (approx 8km)
Category: HPK
Gender: M
Sport: Paddling
Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: Jun 18, 2020
Jericho Wavechaser 2020 Race 2
Place: 1st
Time: 39:11.9
Distance: Long Course (approx 8km)
Category: HPK
Gender: M
Sport: Paddling
Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: Jun 11, 2020
Jericho Wavechaser 2020 Race 1
Place: 4th
Time: 48:20.6
Distance: 8km
Category: HPK
Gender: M
Sport: Paddling
Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: Jun 4, 2020
PNWORCA Winter Series - Race #4 - Jericho
Place: 1st
Time: 55:05.8
Distance: Long Course (10-12 km)
Category: Surfski 40+
Sport: Paddling
Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: Feb 15, 2020
2019 Canadian Downwind Championships
Place: 6th
Time: 1:36:17.4
Category: Sski - Master M (40-49)
Gender: M
Sport: Paddling
Location: Squamish, BC, Canada
Date: Jul 13, 2019
Super Sundays - Sept 30
Place: 1st
Time: 31:25.9
Distance: Long Course
Category: HPDK
Sport: Paddling
Location: North Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: Sep 30, 2018
Super Sundays - Sept 23
Place: 1st
Time: 38:11.4
Distance: Long Course
Category: Overall
Sport: Paddling
Location: North Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: Sep 23, 2018
Indian Arm Challenge
Place: 2nd
Time: 2:57:09.3
Category: Men HPK
Gender: M
Sport: Paddling
Location: North Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: Sep 8, 2018
Wavechaser 2018 Race #10
Place: 2nd
Time: 28:43.0
Distance: Long Course 6 km
Category: Overall
Sport: Paddling
Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: Aug 30, 2018
TNR -August 28 - Doubles “No Cup” Cup
Place: 1st
Time: 36:45.9
Distance: Long Course 7.5km
Category: HPDK
Sport: Paddling
Location: North Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: Aug 28, 2018
Big Chop 2018 #10 - August 23, 2018
Place: 2nd
Time: 37:51.2
Distance: Big Chop
Category: Surf 1 - Single Surfski
Sport: Paddling
Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: Aug 23, 2018
TNR -August 21 - Jug/Buoy Course
Place: 1st
Time: 30:23.4
Distance: Paddle /Swim
Category: HPDK
Sport: Paddling
Location: North Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: Aug 21, 2018
Wavechaser 2018 race #9
Place: 1st
Time: 48:56.0
Distance: 9 km
Category: Overall
Sport: Paddling
Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: Aug 16, 2018
TNR -August 14 -Maple Beach Multi-Sport
Place: 1st
Time: 28:15.6
Distance: Just Paddle 6km
Category: HPK
Sport: Paddling
Location: North Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: Aug 14, 2018
Big Chop 2018 #9 - August 9, 2018
Place: 2nd
Time: 47:49.4
Distance: Big Chop
Category: Surf 1 - Single Surfski
Sport: Paddling
Location: Burnaby, BC, Canada
Date: Aug 9, 2018
TNR - August 7 - Camp Howdy/Buoy Course
Place: 1st
Time: 47:18.6
Distance: Long Course 9km
Category: HPK
Sport: Paddling
Location: North Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: Aug 7, 2018
Wavechaser #8
Place: 1st
Time: 57:49.8
Distance: 10km
Category: Overall
Sport: Paddling
Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: Aug 2, 2018
TNR - July 31 - Great Kintec Swap
Place: 1st
Time: 40:47.3
Distance: Solo Paddle 8km
Category: HPK
Sport: Paddling
Location: North Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: Jul 31, 2018
Big Chop 2018 #8 - July 26, 2018
Place: 1st
Time: 44:17.1
Distance: Big Chop
Category: Surf 1 - Single Surfski
Sport: Paddling
Location: New Westminster, BC, Canada
Date: Jul 26, 2018
TNR - July 24 - Cates Park Surprise
Place: 1st
Time: 28:56.2
Distance: Long Course
Category: HPDK
Sport: Paddling
Location: North Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: Jul 24, 2018
2018 Canadian Downwind Championships
Place: 6th
Time: 1:39:37.5
Category: Sski - Master M (40-49)
Sport: Paddling
Location: Squamish, BC, Canada
Date: Jul 14, 2018
Big Chop 2018 #7 - July 12, 2018
Place: 3rd
Time: 42:02.2
Distance: Big Chop
Category: Surf 1 - Single Surfski
Sport: Paddling
Location: New Westminster, BC, Canada
Date: Jul 12, 2018
TNR - July 10 - Joes vs Pros
Place: 3rd
Time: 40:45.2
Distance: Long Course 8.3km
Category: HPDK
Sport: Paddling
Location: North Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: Jul 10, 2018
Jericho Wavechaser 2018 - Race #6
Place: 1st
Time: 34:47.7
Distance: Long Course 8 km
Category: Overall
Sport: Paddling
Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: Jul 5, 2018

Race report

Fun short course racing tonight. We did four loops of a short (< 2km) loop between Jericho and RVYC.

It was a downwind start so we got to jump on the bump right away then surf down to RVYC. Next there was a short leg with the waves coming from the side, and then upwind back to Jericho.

The chase pack was tight to the finish (including Chris for the first 3 laps) which was cool to see.

TNR - July 3 - Stand Up Sit Down
Place: 1st
Time: 37:41.0
Distance: Long Solo
Category: HPDK
Sport: Paddling
Location: North Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: Jul 3, 2018
Big Chop 2018 #6 - June 28, 2018
Place: 1st
Time: 41:17.2
Distance: Big Chop
Category: Surf 1 - Single Surfski
Sport: Paddling
Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: Jun 28, 2018
TNR - June 26 - Woodlands
Place: 2nd
Time: 35:11.7
Distance: 3 Laps
Category: Overall
Sport: Paddling
Location: North Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: Jun 26, 2018

Race report

Criteriums are challenging. Criteriums in a double are extra challenging!

Wes was off in a class by himself tonight leaving us to duel with Katja and Jeff, with Daryl and Seth hanging on. The wide turn radius of the double skis left plenty of room for Daryl and Seth to sneak in, apex the corner and jump back on our wash for the next leg. I let it happen for the first half of the race then started my defence. On turn 3 we were on the outside of Jeff and Katja, Daryl and Seth so I backed it down, cut behind the pack to get the inside line, then powered up beside the pack to control the line. The goal was to keep everyone outside and force the singles to do the wider turn of the doubles. It generally worked (Seth got squeezed out, Daryl hung back on a safe spot in the wash). For the last turn the singles used their shorter turn radius to get inside again so I kept the turn wide and forced them to sprint to reconnect with our wash. Finished with an epic sprint against J&K.

Jericho Wavechaser 2018 - Race #5
Place: 1st
Time: 47:24.2
Distance: Long Course 8.25 km
Category: Overall
Sport: Paddling
Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: Jun 21, 2018

Race report

Talk about fun, tight racing!

As usual I started a bit back so that I wouldn't have OC1s and SUPs drifting into me. Big mistake! Daryl was on fire and took off like a bat out of hell. I had to work hard to catch him, along with Chris, Trista and Brian. We had a big pack and someone was always challenging for the lead. At any given time, Daryl, Bob, Conner, Brian and Trista, and I all led the pack. Anytime I backed it down a bit, someone would come charging up. It was great!

TNR - June 19 - Garage Guru Night
Place: 2nd
Time: 51:39.0
Distance: Long Course 10.5km
Category: Overall
Sport: Paddling
Location: North Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: Jun 19, 2018

Race report

More tight doubles racing tonight. We took turns leading the pack with Katja and Jeff, with each boat having their strong moments. We definitely suffered in the side chop and bigger boat waves...having a 3 yr old in the boat makes things a bit more challenging. :)

Jeff and Katja opened up a good lead going through the mess near Hamber, but backed it down at the entrance to Deep Cove so we could catch up, and have a strong finish together. Always fun racing with them!

Big Chop 2018 #5 - June 14, 2018
Place: 1st
Time: 48:10.0
Distance: Big Chop
Category: Surf 1 - Single Surfski
Sport: Paddling
Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: Jun 14, 2018
TNR - June 12 - Starboard One Design
Place: 1st
Time: 27:11.3
Distance: Short Course 5km
Category: HPDK
Sport: Paddling
Location: North Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: Jun 12, 2018
Jericho Wavechaser 2018 Race #4
Place: 1st
Time: 27:41.6
Distance: Long Course 6 km
Category: Overall
Sport: Paddling
Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: Jun 7, 2018

Race report

I accidentally gave everyone a head start, but it was all good in the end. Found myself getting squeezed on the line between OC1s on one side and a drifting surfski on the other, so I was behind the line and back paddling when the gun went. Whoops!

I settled in to a zone 3 effort and reeled in Chris at the first turn, then slowly pulled away from him on the second leg. It took until the end of the first loop to close the gap on Brian and Trista. Lucky for me there were constraints on the turn that affected their turn and gave me an opportunity to sprint up and close a 2 boat length gap. Brian started to panic when he realized I was right behind them which made it easier to pull up to their wash, then continue past them. Despite having much wider turns, they stuck with me right to the end. Great racing!

TNR - June 5 - Roche Point
Place: 2nd
Time: 42:04.6
Distance: Long Course
Category: HPDK
Sport: Paddling
Location: North Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: Jun 5, 2018
2018 Round Bowen Challenge
Place: 8th
Time: 2:43:29.8
Distance: Whole Island Challenge
Category: Overall
Sport: Paddling
Location: Bowen Island, BC, Canada
Date: Jun 2, 2018

Race report

Once again, 'Round Bowen kicked my @ss! I had a strong first 20 kms but hit a wall and couldn't keep it going.

I suspect there are two parts to the failure:
1) I should have trained a bit more for the distance
2) I should have had some calories in addition to the electrolytes in my hydration

Loic had a fantastic race and answered every challenge that Wes and I threw at him early on.

I'm stunned that Wes not only closed the gap on him, but put a few more minutes in there for good measure. Well done Wes!

Big Chop 2018 #4 - May 31, 2018
Place: 4th
Time: 44:51.3
Distance: Big Chop
Category: Overall
Sport: Paddling
Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: May 31, 2018

Race report

It was a fun race tonight. Bob and I agreed to take it easy tonight because the Round Bowen race is coming up. Consequently we had a nice friendly chase pack (Mike and Ash were off by themselves at the front) including me, Bob, Conner and Trevor. Everything was fine until the last couple kilometres when we approached the red mark. Bob and I both intended to shoot the gap between a sea kayak and the red mark....then the gap disappeared and we ended up sideways on the red mark getting pushed to the wrong side by the current. Important reminder: warn the people that you're passing! :D

Conner and Trevor stayed clear of the chaos and snatched victory.

TNR - May 29 - Jug Isl Lone Rock
Place: 2nd
Time: 31:10.3
Distance: Long Course
Category: HPDK
Sport: Paddling
Location: North Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: May 29, 2018
Jericho Wavechaser 2018 Race #3
Place: 1st
Time: 46:06.2
Distance: Long Course 8 km.
Category: Overall
Sport: Paddling
Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: May 24, 2018

Race report

Fun race tonight. I'd planned to take it easy and target a HR around 150bpm, but Trista and Brian were darn quick off the line so I had to bump it up a bit (158bpm) to pace them.

Had a good chuckle during the race when the chase pack aimed for the wrong mark, then realized I knew where I was going when the safety boat came by. :D

TNR - May 22 - Twinn Island
Place: 1st
Time: 51:12.1
Distance: Long Course
Category: Overall
Sport: Paddling
Location: North Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: May 22, 2018

Race report

Victory for the family station wagon! We were a little slow off the line but Wes spotted us some time at the start and didn't have his usual jam at the finish, so we managed to hold him off.

Big Chop 2018 #3 - May 17, 2018
Place: 2nd
Time: 42:53.5
Distance: Big Chop
Category: Overall
Sport: Paddling
Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: May 17, 2018

Race report

Apparently I don't have the stamina that I used to. Fifth race in ten days, and I felt it. Had a good start but halfway out to QC I hit the wall and my HR dropped to 150. Just couldn't get it up to race rate. Hopefully I'll be recovered in two weeks for a rematch. :D

TNR - May 15 - Secret Race
Place: 1st
Time: 32:27.9
Distance: Long Course
Category: HPDK
Sport: Paddling
Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: May 15, 2018

Race report

We had a much better start and got clear of the chase pack before rounding the 5 knot can tonight, which was a definite improvement. Alex was extra wiggly tonight which impacted our power and speed a bit. The cherry on top was after giving Bob plenty of room to get around the mark in Belcarra Bay, he still couldn't turn tighter than a 25' double. Sorry Bob, next time I'm running you into the mark.

Board the Fjord + 2018
Place: 8th
Time: 1:09:01.1
Distance: 14km
Category: Overall
Sport: Paddling
Location: North Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: May 12, 2018

Race report

It took 3/4 of the race but I eventually got past Carl and Loic then connected with Wes so we could take turns pulling. Couldn't get him on the final sprint though. Next time! ;)

Jericho Wavechaser 2018 Race #2
Place: 1st
Time: 45:04.1
Distance: Long Course 8 km.
Category: Overall
Sport: Paddling
Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: May 10, 2018

Race report

In anticipation of the Board the Fjord race on Saturday, I wanted to take it easy tonight. Kept the HR below 150 and focused on technique.

TNR - May 8 - Bedwell / Buoy Course
Place: 2nd
Time: 28:29.8
Distance: Long Course
Category: HPDK
Sport: Paddling
Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: May 8, 2018
Big Chop 2018 #2 - May 3, 2018
Place: 1st
Time: 39:00.5
Distance: Big Chop
Category: Surf 1 - Single Surfski
Sport: Paddling
Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: May 3, 2018

Race report

Ash and Kelsey put on a strong challenge and stayed close for most of the race. I had to bump up the intensity to ~160 bpm to make sure they didn't get a chance to wash ride.

TNR - May 1 - Figure Eight
Place: 3rd
Time: 28:32.7
Distance: Long Course
Category: Overall
Sport: Paddling
Location: North Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: May 1, 2018

Race report

Second race in the V10 Double as a family. Small improvement on our start this week but got squeezed out as the fleet compressed going through the moored boats. Thought for sure that Tye and Ruby were going to run right over us at the 100m mark so we backed down, waited for a gap.

Once we got moving and didn't have to worry about smacking paddles (or boats), our pace was pretty good and proceeded to reel in the chase pack, then pick off Bob and Wes when they fell off the lead pack (Gareth, Katja and Jeff). Probably wouldn't have gotten Wes but he found a rock while going around one of the islands. Ouch!

A few more races and maybe we'll be able to challenge Katja and Jeff. :)

TNR - April 24 - Beachview Criterium
Place: 4th
Time: 31:14.1
Distance: 3 Laps
Category: Overall
Sport: Paddling
Location: North Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: Apr 24, 2018

Race report

First time paddling the V10 Double as a family. In order to fit Alex, we took out the rear footboard and added some padding to use the rear footwell as a rear facing seat. So far, it's working great!

We had a pretty tentative start but eventually got our speed up and moved through the pack. The V10D is not meant for tight turns so we would lose ground every corner, then catch up and pass during the straights...repeat for 6 x 1km pieces. ;) Couldn't quite catch Bob and Wes...maybe next week.

Big Chop 2018 #1 - 2018/04/19
Place: 1st
Time: 40:51.8
Distance: Big Chop
Category: Overall
Sport: Paddling
Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: Apr 19, 2018

Race report

Easy paddle tonight as the usual suspects (Dave, Bob, Lucas, Chris, Warren, etc.) were are MIA.

Took it easy at the start and ramped up to ~150 bpm and held it there for the race, and kept opening more distance on the chase pack. Good recovery paddle in preparation for the Dan Harris race on Sunday. :)

TNR - April 17 - Jug Time Trial
Place: 1st
Time: 24:08.1
Category: Overall
Sport: Paddling
Location: North Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: Apr 17, 2018

Race report

Tough time trial tonight. Knowing that Lucas would be the main challenge tonight (sorry Bob), I started behind Lucas and used the first 500m to close the gap, then get even with him. From there I kept working any bumps or flat stretches I could find to try and pull ahead. Lucas wasn't giving up though, every push was answered and by the time we reached Jug island, there wasn't more than a boat length between us. I hoped to break him coming out of the island but instead he surged up beside me as we reeled in all but one paddler in front of us. We paddled side by side all the way back. As we approached the final 500m, the safety boat cheered Lucas on and he started his finish push. Luckily I still had something in reserve and was able to surge ahead a little bit. :)

TNR - April 3 - Grey Rocks
Place: 2nd
Time: 21:07.1
Category: Overall
Sport: Paddling
Location: North Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: Apr 3, 2018

Race report

There is a disturbance in the force...and their names are Lucas and Seth.

Lucas, who I've never seen race before, hopped on a V12 last night and hung with the lead pack the whole race. If Bob and I hadn't been wash riding Jeff and Katja's double, he might have been strong enough to beat us.

Meanwhile Seth was mixing it up with the chase pack and throwing it down with some very experienced paddlers.

Watch out guys, these two are going to put us in the hurt locker this summer!

TNR - Sep 12 - Race of Truth
Place: 7th
Time: 20:52.9
Distance: 3 Laps
Category: Truth SK
Sport: Paddling
Location: North Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: Sep 12, 2017
TNR - Sep 5 - Grey Hamber Figure 8
Place: 1st
Time: 23:56.7
Distance: Long Course
Category: HPK
Sport: Paddling
Location: North Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: Sep 5, 2017
TNR - Aug 29 - SUP Buoy Course
Place: 2nd
Time: 47:33.2
Distance: Long Course 7.5km
Category: PK
Sport: Paddling
Location: North Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: Aug 29, 2017
Big Chop 2017 #10 - 2017/08/24
Place: 1st
Time: 36:18.4
Distance: Big Chop
Category: HPK
Sport: Paddling
Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: Aug 24, 2017
TNR - Aug 22 Jug Isl Time Trial
Place: 1st
Time: 24:21.4
Distance: Jug Isl
Category: PK
Sport: Paddling
Location: North Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: Aug 22, 2017
Wavechaser #8
Place: 1st
Time: 40:56.5
Distance: 9km
Category: HPK
Gender: M
Sport: Paddling
Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: Aug 17, 2017
TNR - August 15 - Maple Beach Multi Spt
Place: 1st
Time: 34:47.4
Distance: Just Paddle Short
Category: PK
Sport: Paddling
Location: North Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: Aug 15, 2017
Big Chop 2017 #9 - 2017/08/10
Place: 2nd
Time: 47:46.7
Distance: Big Chop
Category: HPK
Sport: Paddling
Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: Aug 10, 2017
TNR - August 8 - Camp Howdy
Place: 1st
Time: 45:49.1
Distance: Long Course 9km
Category: HPK
Sport: Paddling
Location: North Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: Aug 8, 2017
Wavechaser 2017 - Race 7
Place: 2nd
Time: 40:44.3
Distance: Long Course
Category: HPK
Gender: M
Sport: Paddling
Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: Aug 3, 2017
TNR - August 1st -Bedwell Bay
Place: 1st
Time: 31:25.5
Distance: Short Course 5km
Category: PK
Sport: Paddling
Location: North Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: Aug 1, 2017
Big Chop 2017 #8 - 2017/07/27
Place: 1st
Time: 44:03.9
Distance: Big Chop
Category: HPK
Sport: Paddling
Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: Jul 27, 2017
TNR - Kintec Great Kayak Swap
Place: 2nd
Time: 32:23.9
Distance: Just Paddle
Category: HPK
Sport: Paddling
Location: North Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: Jul 25, 2017
2017 Canadian Surfski Championships
Place: 4th
Time: 1:26:55.9
Category: Master Male (40-49)
Sport: Paddling - surfski
Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: Jul 15, 2017
TNR - Grey Hamber Boulder Isl
Place: 12th
Time: 29:02.0
Distance: Long Course
Category: HPK
Sport: Paddling
Location: North Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: Jul 11, 2017
Wavechaser #5
Place: 1st
Time: 35:01.7
Distance: Long Course 9km
Category: HPK
Gender: M
Sport: Paddling
Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: Jul 6, 2017
TNR - Lone Rock Racoon Jug Isl
Place: 1st
Time: 35:34.1
Distance: Short Course
Category: PK
Sport: Paddling
Location: North Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: Jul 4, 2017
Big Chop 2017 #6 - 2017/06/29
Place: 1st
Time: 41:26.2
Distance: Big Chop
Category: HPK
Sport: Paddling
Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: Jun 29, 2017
TNR - Muscle Mlk - Sit Down Stand Up
Place: 1st
Time: 38:45.2
Distance: Solo Paddle
Category: PK
Sport: Paddling
Location: North Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: Jun 27, 2017
Wavechaser #4
Place: 1st
Time: 47:37.7
Distance: Long course
Category: Overall
Sport: Paddling
Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: Jun 22, 2017
TNR - Starboard One Design
Place: 2nd
Time: 40:11.7
Distance: Long Course
Category: HPK
Sport: Paddling
Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: Jun 20, 2017
Big Chop 2017 #5 - 2017/06/15
Place: 1st
Time: 38:35.4
Distance: Big Chop
Category: HPK
Sport: Paddling
Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: Jun 15, 2017
TNR - June 13 - Roche Point, Maple Beach
Place: 2nd
Time: 49:25.0
Distance: Long Course
Category: HPK
Sport: Paddling
Location: North Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: Jun 13, 2017
Wavechaser 2017 - Race 3
Place: 1st
Time: 41:04.2
Distance: Long Course
Category: Overall
Sport: Paddling
Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: Jun 8, 2017

Race report

The combination of both SW and SE wind chop, plus some swell from the NW made for lumpy and confused seas. Kudos to everyone for getting around the course!

TNR - June 6 - Garage Guru Race
Place: 2nd
Time: 30:35.5
Distance: Long Course
Category: HPK
Sport: Paddling
Location: North Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: Jun 6, 2017
Big Chop 2017 #4 - 2017/06/01
Place: 2nd
Time: 46:39.1
Distance: Big Chop
Category: HPK
Sport: Paddling
Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: Jun 1, 2017
TNR - May 30 -Twin Isl
Place: 1st
Time: 50:42.0
Distance: Long Course -10km
Category: Overall
Sport: Paddling
Location: North Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: May 30, 2017

Race report

Learned my lesson from the past few races...Bob is too strong to take lightly. I can't get away with pulling the pack all the time and still out sprint everyone at the finish. :)

Instead I let Bob take turns pulling, and backed it down a bit late in the race to rest a bit before the final sprint. :D

Wavechaser #2
Place: 2nd
Time: 43:07.3
Distance: 8 km
Category: Overall
Sport: Paddling
Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: May 25, 2017

Race report

The westerly filled in, and did not fade so we had some fun racing tonight! I towed Bob (aka Wash Riding Scum) upwind to the second dolphin, then we had an epic surf battle to the finish. In the end, Bob managed to squeak out a boat length lead at the final turn mark and I couldn't get past him.

Congratulations on your first ever win Bob! Next time I won't be sandbagging with my 10 year old V10 Performance. ;)

TNR - May 23 - Roche Point Return
Place: 2nd
Time: 42:17.6
Distance: Long Course
Category: HPK
Sport: Paddling
Location: North Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: May 23, 2017
Big Chop 2017 #3 - 2017/05/18
Place: 1st
Time: 43:58.0
Distance: Big Chop
Category: HPK
Sport: Paddling
Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: May 18, 2017

Race report

Extra fun racing tonight. The top five surfskis all lead the race at some point with plenty of leader changes, jockeying for position, the occasional hard brace!

TNR - May 16 - Surprise Course
Place: 1st
Time: 29:47.5
Distance: Long Course
Category: HPK
Sport: Paddling
Location: North Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: May 16, 2017
Indian Arm Challenge
Place: 7th
Time: 2:56:18.0
Category: Men HPK
Sport: Paddling
Location: North Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: May 13, 2017
TNR - May 9 - Bedwell & SUP Buoy Course
Place: 2nd
Time: 28:04.3
Distance: Long Course
Category: HPK
Sport: Paddling
Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: May 9, 2017
Big Chop 2017 #2 - 2017/05/04
Place: 1st
Time: 31:29.5
Distance: Big Chop
Category: HPK
Sport: Paddling
Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: May 4, 2017
TNR - May 2 -.Grey Rocks Hamber Light
Place: 3rd
Time: 23:43.7
Distance: Long Course 5.5km
Category: HPK
Sport: Paddling
Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: May 2, 2017
TNR - April 25 - Beachview Criterium
Place: 1st
Time: 33:43.6
Distance: 3 Laps - 6km
Category: Overall
Sport: Paddling
Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: Apr 25, 2017
Big Chop 2017 #1 - 2017/04/20
Place: 2nd
Time: 38:19.0
Distance: Big Chop
Category: Overall
Sport: Paddling
Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: Apr 20, 2017
TNR - April 18 - Jug Isl Time Trial
Place: 5th
Time: 24:58.1
Category: HPK
Sport: Paddling
Location: North Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: Apr 18, 2017
TNR - April 11 - Lone Rock
Place: 3rd
Time: 26:06.7
Distance: Long Course
Category: HPK
Sport: Paddling
Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: Apr 11, 2017
TNR - April 4 - Grey Rocks
Place: 4th
Time: 22:02.0
Distance: Long Course
Category: HPK
Sport: Paddling
Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: Apr 4, 2017
PNWORCA #5 - March 4, 2017
Place: 3rd
Time: 51:40.4
Category: Overall
Sport: Paddling
Location: Edmonton, AB, Canada
Date: Mar 4, 2017

Race report

Still not fit but at least I'm improving. At the Jericho race I was ~1min slower than The Magus, this time I was ~2min faster than him.

I drew Chris off and we tried to get around David by taking a less direct course that got us out of the current a bit. Unfortunately Mike and James were pulling hard so we didn't reap the benefits. Probably should have just drafted and done a sprint finish but it's early in the season and we need the volume anyway. :)

PNWORCA Winter Series Race 2 - Jericho
Place: 3rd
Time: 57:47.2
Category: Overall
Sport: Paddling
Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: Jan 21, 2017

Race report

Big kudos to Rob Magus...my ego took a big hit when he passed me. Surfskis aren't supposed to get passed by OC1s on flat water. ;)


TNR - Sep 13 - The Crown Course
Place: 2nd
Time: 26:39.8
Distance: Long Course
Category: HPK
Sport: Paddling
Location: North Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: Sep 13, 2016
TNR - Sep 6 - Hamber Grey Figure 8
Place: 1st
Time: 26:13.9
Distance: Long Course 6km
Category: HPK
Sport: Paddling
Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: Sep 6, 2016
TNR - Aug 30 - Doubles
Place: 1st
Time: 28:15.7
Distance: Long Course 6.25km
Category: HPK
Sport: Paddling
Location: North Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: Aug 30, 2016
Big Chop 2016 Race #10 - August 25
Place: 4th
Time: 38:27.2
Distance: Big Chop
Category: Surf-M
Sport: Paddling
Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: Aug 25, 2016
TNR - Aug 23 -Jug Time Trial
Place: 1st
Time: 23:47.5
Distance: Long Course 5km -Jug
Category: HPK
Sport: Paddling
Location: North Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: Aug 23, 2016
TNR - Aug 16 -Maple Beach Multi
Place: 1st
Time: 38:09.8
Distance: Paddle - Long
Category: HPK
Sport: Paddling
Location: North Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: Aug 16, 2016
Big Chop 2016 Race #9 - August 11
Place: Unplaced
Distance: Big Chop
Category: Surf-M
Sport: Paddling
Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: Aug 11, 2016
TNR - Aug 9 - SUP Buoy Couse #3
Place: 2nd
Time: 45:30.0
Distance: Long Course 9.5
Category: HPK
Sport: Paddling
Location: North Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: Aug 9, 2016
TNR - Aug 2 - Bedwell Bay 5kn Can
Place: 2nd
Time: 39:49.1
Distance: Long Course
Category: HPK
Sport: Paddling
Location: North Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: Aug 2, 2016
Big Chop 2016 Race #8 - July 28, 2016
Place: 1st
Time: 41:37.7
Distance: Big Chop
Category: Surf-M
Sport: Paddling
Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: Jul 28, 2016
TNR - July 26 - Jug to Hamber Isl
Place: 2nd
Time: 33:51.6
Distance: Long Course
Category: HPK
Sport: Paddling
Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: Jul 26, 2016
2016 Canadian Surfski Championships
Place: 6th
Time: 1:34:24.0
Category: Master Male (40-49)
Sport: Paddling - surfski
Location: Squamish, BC, Canada
Date: Jul 16, 2016
Big Chop 2016 Race #7 - July 14, 2016
Place: 1st
Time: 45:28.1
Distance: Big Chop
Category: Surf-M
Sport: Paddling
Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: Jul 14, 2016
TNR - July 12 - Pro Race
Place: 15th
Time: 28:59.7
Distance: Long Course
Category: HPK
Sport: Paddling
Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: Jul 12, 2016
TNR - July 5 - Lone Racoon Jug
Place: 3rd
Time: 37:16.9
Distance: Long Course
Category: HPK
Sport: Paddling
Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: Jul 5, 2016
Big Chop 2016 Race #6 - June 30, 2016
Place: 1st
Time: 37:59.8
Distance: Big Chop
Category: Surf-M
Sport: Paddling
Location: Surrey, BC, Canada
Date: Jun 30, 2016
TNR - June 21 - One Design SUP Race
Place: 1st
Time: 28:32.5
Distance: Long Course
Category: HPK
Sport: Paddling
Location: North Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: Jun 21, 2016
Big Chop 2016 Race #5 - June 16
Place: 1st
Time: 39:04.7
Distance: Big Chop
Category: Surf-M
Sport: Paddling
Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: Jun 16, 2016
TNR - June 14 - Roche Point
Place: 2nd
Time: 48:40.9
Distance: Longest Course
Category: HPK
Sport: Paddling
Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: Jun 14, 2016
TNR - June 7 - Grey Rocks Roche Point
Place: 2nd
Time: 39:02.7
Distance: Long Course
Category: HPK
Sport: Paddling
Location: North Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: Jun 7, 2016
Big Chop 2016 Race #4 - june 2 2016
Place: 4th
Time: 44:05.5
Distance: Big Chop
Category: Surf-M
Sport: Paddling
Location: Burnaby, BC, Canada
Date: Jun 2, 2016
TNR - May 31 - Surprise Race
Place: 4th
Time: 30:50.1
Distance: Long Course -6-8km
Category: HPK
Sport: Paddling
Location: North Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: May 31, 2016
TNR - May 24 - Twin Island 10km
Place: 5th
Time: 50:50.4
Distance: Long Course -10km
Category: HPK
Sport: Paddling
Location: North Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: May 24, 2016
Big Chop 2016 Race #3 - May 19
Place: 2nd
Time: 39:21.4
Distance: Big Chop
Category: Overall
Sport: Paddling
Location: Surrey, BC, Canada
Date: May 19, 2016

Race report

A fun night on English bay. Even though I know better, I decided to try out a new blade for tonight's race and used Chris' Jantex Gamma Rio. Nice catch and easy exit but the shaft felt really weird and slippery. Had to grip a lot more than I'm used to with my Epic which lead to forearm cramps mid way through the race. Dave and Daphne were super strong and paddled away while tried to get my groove back. At least I held off Warren, Chris and Ty! Great racing everyone!.

TNR - May 17 - Jug Isl Lone Rock
Place: 2nd
Time: 29:05.1
Distance: Long Course
Category: HPK
Sport: Paddling
Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: May 17, 2016
Tour de Indian Arm 2016
Place: 3rd
Time: 1:19:55.0
Distance: 17km Long Course
Category: Men HPK
Sport: Paddling
Location: North Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: May 15, 2016
TNR - May 10 - Bedwell Bay/Buoy Course
Place: 2nd
Time: 27:24.2
Distance: Long
Category: HPK
Sport: Paddling
Location: North Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: May 10, 2016
Big Chop 2016 Race #2 - May 5
Place: 1st
Time: 40:37.0
Distance: Big Chop
Category: Overall
Sport: Paddling
Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: May 5, 2016

Race report

Great westerly breeze in the bay today with some really nice bumps...but the course took us into sheltered water instead. :(

It's unfortunate but from a safety POV it makes sense.

We had a following swell at the start so the first 250m had Chris, Warren, Norm, Dion and I running side by side on the bumps. Then we passed under Burrard bridge and flatwater fitness took over with Chris and Warren falling back, Dion getting dropped hard and Norm completely vanishing.

There were little bumps to ride most of the way down to Science World, some of which were courtesy of the safety boat. Thanks Jim!

The return trip was a grind but we got to finish by pushing out past the mouth of False Creek, rounding the red mark and surfing back to the finish line. This is where I found out I've been putting to much pressure on the balls of my feet for leg drive...snapped off a pedal on the last leg! Limited steering makes for interesting surfing!

TNR - May 3 - Hamber, Grey Rxs Figure 8
Place: 2nd
Time: 26:05.2
Distance: Long - 6km
Category: HPK
Sport: Paddling
Location: North Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: May 3, 2016
TNR - April 26 - Beachview Criterium
Place: 2nd
Time: 29:44.4
Distance: 3 Lap- 6km
Category: HPK
Sport: Paddling
Location: North Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: Apr 26, 2016
Big Chop 2016 Race #1 - April 21
Place: 1st
Time: 43:46.7
Distance: Big Chop
Category: Overall
Sport: Paddling
Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: Apr 21, 2016

Race report

First Big Chop of the season! It was nice to be back out in English Bay with some great competition. Dave and Daphne brought their A game (but thankfully forgot a non-sprint blade for Daphne) and kept me honest the entire time. My saving grace was that they couldn't change gears effectively while using large wing sprint blades. :)

Looking forward to a rematch!

TNR - April 5 - Grey Rocks
Place: 3rd
Time: 20:00.3
Distance: Long
Category: HPK
Sport: Paddling
Location: North Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: Apr 5, 2016
TNR - Sept 15 -Last Race Cove Lap
Place: 2nd
Time: 33:41.8
Distance: 3 Laps - 6Km
Category: HPK
Sport: Paddling
Location: North Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: Sep 15, 2015
TNR - Sept 8 - Grey Rocks Figure 8
Place: 2nd
Time: 27:00.7
Distance: Long
Category: HPK
Sport: Paddling
Location: North Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: Sep 8, 2015
Superchop August 29, 2015
Place: 1st
Time: 1:19:25.7
Distance: 15 km Super chop
Category: Overall
Sport: Paddling
Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: Sep 4, 2015

Race report

This is one of those races where the unexpected hit hard. Forecast wasn't for anything out of control (10-15 knots from the east, clocking around to SW 15-18 knots) so I wasn't expecting much in the way of wind or waves between Vanier Park and QC.

The first loop out to QC and back was tame...flat water, minimal wind, very little bump. Near the midway point of the second loop I started to noticed some decent puffs were cannonballing out of Stanley Park. Then I turned at QC and started the last upwind leg. I'd chosen a course tucked into shore to get out of the wind and current for the return trip. First I noticed that I was getting sand in my eyes. Then I started seeing loose twisters on the water. Finally I got nailed by some very strong breeze (35-40 knots) which dropped me down to 4km/h of headway. Made it back but there were a few moments where I imagined Daryl's carbon Ion rolling downwind all the way to Nanaimo...I'd forgotten to put a leash on my borrowed boat!

TNR - Sept 1 - South Island - SUP Buoy
Place: 1st
Time: 28:29.3
Distance: Long - 6km
Category: HPK
Sport: Paddling
Location: North Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: Sep 1, 2015

Race report

That was entertaining! Tonight was the no-cup Doubles Championship...Bob and Warren turned a V10 Double into a rocket ship. I had a pretty fast start and was cruising along nicely when they blew by me like I was standing still. I only caught them when they decided to back down and let me catch up.

They toyed with me until the return from Hamber Island where Bob decided we should do 1 min intervals. Even when given a head start I could barely hold onto their wash! Awesome paddle guys!

TNR - August 25 - Individual Time Trial
Place: 1st
Time: 23:48.5
Category: Overall
Sport: Paddling
Location: North Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: Aug 25, 2015
TNR - August 11 - Bedwell Bay 5knot
Place: 3rd
Time: 38:47.7
Distance: Long
Category: HPK
Sport: Paddling
Location: North Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: Aug 11, 2015
Big Chop 2015 - Race #8 - August 6, 2015
Place: 2nd
Time: 40:50.8
Distance: Big Chop
Category: Overall
Sport: Paddling
Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: Aug 6, 2015
TNR - Aug 4, 2015 Roche Point
Place: 1st
Time: 39:27.7
Distance: Long - 8.6km
Category: HPK
Sport: Paddling
Location: North Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: Aug 4, 2015
TNR - July 28 - Hamber Isl Jug
Place: 1st
Time: 33:28.1
Distance: 7km
Category: HPK
Sport: Paddling
Location: North Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: Jul 28, 2015
The Wild Side 2015
Place: 8th
Time: 2:49:32.8
Distance: Surfski
Category: Overall
Sport: Paddling
Location: Portland, OR, United States
Date: Jul 24, 2015
North Am Champs
Place: 27th
Time: 1:41:08.1
Distance: Surfski
Category: Overall
Sport: Paddling
Location: Hood River, OR, United States
Date: Jul 23, 2015
2015 Canadian surfski Championships
Place: 13th
Time: 1:35:44.6
Category: Overall
Sport: Paddling - surfski
Location: Squamish, BC, Canada
Date: Jul 18, 2015

Race report

You know you're Canadian when you're given a yellow number (i.e. top 20) with a free pass to line up first row and you still let yourself get squeezed back to the second row because you don't want to interfere with the elite paddlers. ;)

That said, still had a decent start and got to the hotspot in good company with Greg, Wes and Teneale. Unfortunately I seem to have forgotten how to surf the smaller stuff and not only did Greg and Wes take off, but Gareth, Jan, Teneale, and Cameron passed me all to quickly. Luckily the wind filled in closer to the point and I was able to pass Jan and Teneale.

A good line into the back eddy allowed me to close Gareth's 10 length lead and enter the slough side by side. We cruised in together until about 250m from the finish. I saw his bow surge and rated up (thanks Kenny!) to pull ahead. Gareth backed down and I eased up. Then he surged a second time so I rated up and kept at it until the finish, narrowly edging him out. Fun stuff!

TNR - July 14 - Jug Isl Hamber Isl
Place: 7th
Time: 31:21.6
Distance: 6.75km
Category: HPK
Sport: Paddling
Location: North Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: Jul 14, 2015
Big Chop 2015 - Race #6 - July 9, 2015
Place: 2nd
Time: 39:01.0
Distance: Big Chop
Category: Overall
Sport: Paddling
Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: Jul 9, 2015

Race report

Nothing like having the big guns come out to humble you.

Ken and Macca came out to play and put the hurt on all of us. The only reason we got ahead was that they decided to switch boats after the first lap. One might think that it's bad enough they beat us while doing a boat swap...they were also paddling a Think Ace and a Think Evo II. Yes, we were chasing short, fat surfskis with our narrow, tippy ones!

Well done lads, you're putting us in our place. :)

TNR - June 30 - Lone/Raccoon/Jug
Place: 3rd
Time: 38:24.4
Distance: 8km
Category: HPK
Sport: Paddling
Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: Jun 30, 2015

Race report

Fun times tonight. All surfski paddlers started in deep water beside their boats and had to do a remount at the start horn. Definitely separates those who are comfortable with their remounts from those who aren't. Consequently, Wes gave me a huge lead at the start. :)

Had a solid remount (not the fastest but not too slow) and passed everyone but Ken Rice by the 200m mark. Ken and I paddled side by side until midway to Lone Rock where I was able to point out all the turns he needed to make, and he promptly dropped me.

Wes eventually caught up and we took turns leading until Raccoon Island where he opened up a 3 boat gap. After rounding the island I decide I wasn't going to give up and sprinted up beside him again with Jamie close behind me. Coming into Jug Island, I decided my best bet was to force the next remount in front of the camera boat and hope that Wes got distracted and gave me a lead. Didn't work, we left together but we did drop Jamie in the chaos.

2015 Round Bowen Challenge
Place: 3rd
Time: 2:49:48.9
Distance: 32 km
Category: Overall
Sport: Paddling
Location: Bowen Island, BC, Canada
Date: Jun 27, 2015

Race report

As always, this race kicked my butt.

Had a solid start, not too fast, and formed up a lead pack with Wes and Ken but it didn't take long for Ken to pick up the pace and open up a gap. Wes tried to go with him but knowing how this race has hurt me before, I held my pace and continued to cruise.

Wes opened up a few boat length lead on the north side but I managed to play the current and waves to erase it and we paddled side by side right up to Cape Roger Curtis. The west side of Bowen was a slow grind...barely holder 9.5 km/h for a large part of it.

The south side got fun with some nice 2-4' swells coming through with the occasional 6'. Had nice surf runs all the way to the SW corner then smaller runs heading north again. Tried to reel in Wes but the dreaded forearm cramps came back again and I couldn't put full power into my stroke. Watched Wes open a two boat length lead to 4 minutes. Ouch.

Next time!

Big Chop 2015 - Race #5 - June 25, 2015
Place: 5th
Time: 45:23.4
Distance: Big Chop
Category: Overall
Sport: Paddling
Location: Surrey, BC, Canada
Date: Jun 25, 2015

Race report

Fun race tonight. I started on the wrong side, behind a bunch of SUPs, and still had fun. Hugh led the pack off the line towards 2nd beach. I squeaked through a gap and slowly started reeling in the lead pack. With Round Bowen on Saturday, I didn't want to push too hard so I kept a reasonable effort, focused on leg drive, and tried to catch whatever bumps were around.

Took the lead at 2nd beach and led the remainder of the race. :)

I used my very old, V10 Performance tonight. She's 35lbs and kinda beat up but she's never let me down. Tonight the extra weight meant I could punch through waves upwind and keep my momentum up downwind. Always fun to mix things up a bit.

TNR - June 23, 2015
Place: 3rd
Time: 29:47.8
Distance: Long -6km
Category: MHPK
Sport: Paddling
Location: North Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: Jun 23, 2015
TNR - June 16 - Admiralty Point
Place: 3rd
Time: 50:33.2
Distance: 10km
Category: HPK
Sport: Paddling
Location: North Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: Jun 16, 2015

Race report

Solid first half tonight. Good start, let Jan leapt out front and cause havoc with the usual leaders and had a clean run to the first turn. Pulled the lead pack until Grey Rocks then slipped back onto Gareth's wash. Gareth is paddling really well right now. We were pulling ~13 km/h into the current and he still had enough in the tank to drop in 14.7 km/h sprints every so often!

Coming into Cates I dropped off the wash so I could focus on technique. I changed out my steering cables on the weekend and hadn't taken the time to stretch them in properly. As a result, my peddles were spongy and misaligned which made steering while wash riding an interesting challenge. Decided I'd rather focus on technique than steering so I peeled off and paddled solo the rest of the race.

Tough conditions out to Maple Beach...the current was all over the place so it was a case of snakes and ladders. :)

Big Chop 2015 - Race #4 - June 11, 2015
Place: 1st
Time: 34:07.1
Distance: Big Chop
Category: Overall
Sport: Paddling
Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: Jun 11, 2015

Race report

Tonight was the first race of the season where I felt I paddled well for the entire race. Solid leg drive, good catch, I raced my own race, didn't worry about anyone else and pulled hard the entire time.

Now to try and repeat it!

TNR - June 9 - Cates Park
Place: 4th
Time: 41:01.2
Distance: Long course
Category: HPK
Sport: Paddling
Location: North Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: Jun 9, 2015
TNR - June 2 - Surprise Course
Place: 2nd
Time: 39:23.7
Distance: Long course 8.6km
Category: HPK
Sport: Paddling
Location: North Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: Jun 2, 2015
Big Chop 2015 - Race #3 - May 28, 2015
Place: 1st
Time: 40:53.9
Distance: Big Chop
Category: Overall
Sport: Paddling
Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: May 28, 2015

Race report

Technically speaking, Warren was the fastest guy on the water tonight. Unfortunately he didn't factor in that in my sleep deprived, sick state I might not be able to lead him around the course like I usually do and he didn't check the course beforehand. Consequently he missed the the last turn and disqualified himself. Next time Warren, you'll win fair and square!

TNR - May 26 - Twin Island
Place: 2nd
Time: 50:09.7
Distance: Long course
Category: Overall
Sport: Paddling
Location: North Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: May 26, 2015

Race report

I think Warren, Corey and I paddled side by side for the entire race. Early on, Corey made it clear he was happy to wash ride and would not be trying to sprint past us at the finish. Warren paddled a solid race, sometimes pulling, sometimes drafting, but mostly paddling side by side and working hard! He's building up for the World Surfski Champs in Tahiti and pushing himself to get stronger and faster...I'm already worried about how much faster he's going to get!

TNR - May 19 Jug Isl Lone Rock
Place: 3rd
Time: 33:52.6
Distance: Long course
Category: Overall
Sport: Paddling
Location: North Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: May 19, 2015

Race report

Some nights you feel fast, some nights you get put in your place!

I had a great start and found myself in good position with Gareth and Wes...unfortunately they had a gear that I couldn't match. The first time they dropped me was at Jug island. Then Gareth went off course taking Wes with him and giving me an opportunity to cut the corner at the Bedwell Bay light. Wes and I stopped and waited for Gareth to reconnect. Warren and Chris kindly held back and waited as well...we're a very considerate group. ;)

Mid way from Jug to Lone Rock I got dropped a second time. Not sure what happened but suddenly I could not hold pace with the big guns and got dropped. I held my distance until the 5 knot can then they engaged the overdrive and took off! Well done done guys!

Big Chop 2015 - Race #2
Place: 1st
Time: 46:04.8
Distance: Big Chop
Category: Overall
Sport: Paddling
Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: May 14, 2015

Race report

A fun night for my first Big Chop of the season. The westerly gave us a bit of chop to play with and kept things interesting. I dug my Ion out of storage for the first time since last summer and it took a bit of getting used to.

I had a reasonably strong start and soon found myself out front with Warren beside me. He alternated paddling side by side and directly behind me. He wasn't drafting (so he says), just "getting out of the sun". Someone didn't bring sunglasses and couldn't see when were paddling west into the setting sun. :)

It was tight racing as we grinded upwind to the barge can, then on to Royal Van, and finally turned back downwind towards Kits. Warren and I were trading waves most of the way down. On the crossing from Kits to False Creek I opened a small gap which meant Warren had no reprieve from the sun on the second upwind and gave up a little more distance.

We had little bumps to chase all the way back to the finish. Fun times!

TNR - Bedwell Bay nav light
Place: 2nd
Time: 28:15.5
Distance: Long course
Category: Overall
Sport: Paddling
Location: North Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: May 12, 2015

Race report

Tough race with great pack work tonight. I opted for clean water at the start so I had to hustle to connect with the lead pack of Chris, Warren, Ty and Hugh. Hugh set a blistering pace while Chris and I did our best to hold onto his wash. Eventually he settled in and took turns pulling. As we were coming back along Jug Island, Hugh had an oops moment and capsized. Warren narrowly avoided damaging his boat on Hugh's head. ;)

Soon we had a solid pack, five across with me, Chris, Warren, Daryl and Ty. Warren started the final push with Chris and I chasing. Chris apparently had a little bit more in the tank and kept going to take line honours. Way to go Chris!

Tour de Indian Arm
Place: 3rd
Time: 1:23:46.6
Distance: 17km Long Course
Category: Men HPK
Sport: Paddling
Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: May 9, 2015
TNR - Grey Rocks Hamber Figure 8
Place: 1st
Time: 29:10.6
Distance: Long course
Category: Overall
Sport: Paddling
Location: North Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: May 5, 2015

Race report

The conditions tonight were probably the best I've had for an afterwork race. Choppy, lumpy and surfable! Chris and Warren were the powerhouses off the start forcing Wes and I to reel them in as we closed on the 5 knot can. We edged them at the can then Wes powered up and took the lead while Warren and I chased him down. I closed the gap coming into Grey Rocks and pulled up beside Wes for the grind upwind to Hamber. I caught a little runner as I rounded the north end and surfed away from Wes, finally taking the lead. I held off Wes until we rounded Grey Rocks for the second time then he pulled up and put on the power. I decided to take a different line and headed for shore hoping to get the rebound bumps. Half way back to the Cove Wes decided the outside wasn't any faster and we reconnected on the shore with him taking the lead. On the final turn I caught the first useful bump and opened up a small lead. Wes powered past me to overtake and we had a sprint finish. Epic!

TNR - Beachview Criterium 04/28/15
Place: 2nd
Time: 29:56.7
Distance: 3 Laps - 6Km
Category: Overall
Sport: Paddling
Location: North Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: Apr 28, 2015

Race report

Criterium racing is tough but so much fun. Every turn is an opportunity to succeed...and an opportunity to fail. It's the sort of racing where after 6km, racers can finish less than a second apart.

Chris and I were only 0.3 second apart...until results were posted we didn't know who got it. Jeff and Bob did the same with only 0.3 seconds between them. Lots of other pairs were less than 2 seconds apart. Fun, tight racing!

Wash riding made all the difference for me tonight. Used Ben and Eric to get close to Warren. Used Warren to get close to Chris. Used Chris to stay near Wes. Used the corners the keep things tight and had Wes and Chris the corners against me in turn. Everyone took the lead at some point and made it fun. :)

TNR - April 21- Jug Island Time Trial
Place: 1st
Time: 24:47.3
Distance: Jug Time Trial
Category: Overall
Sport: Paddling
Location: North Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: Apr 21, 2015

Race report

Dryland training is paying off. Started second from last and managed to catch everyone, and open up time on Chris (who started last). It helped that a strong breeze filled in so there was side chop in Indian Arm which benefits stable grinders like me. Need to put in some volume and log additional miles though. My technique (such as it is) fell apart in the second half as I got tired. Over a minute off my 2014 pace so lots of room for improvement!

Awesome to see Warren and Daryl so close (0.4 sec!) and both are nipping at Chris' heels!

TNR - April 14- Lone Rock 2015
Place: 3rd
Time: 26:01.0
Distance: Long course
Category: Overall
Sport: Paddling
Location: North Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: Apr 14, 2015

Race report

Second time back on the water. No additional water time for practice but did get a couple dryland sessions in since last week. I lined up behind Chris and used him for a quick pull off the line then swung into the sweet spot between him and Wes once he got tired. Managed to hold onto Wes' wash all the out to Lone Rock but couldn't hold position through the turn. I was outside and while Wes pushed wide around Lone Rock, Chris apexed the corner, tucked in tight and came out of the turn ahead of both of us. Wes accelerated to reel in Chris and I got dropped. Managed some sustained speed and closed a four boat gap on Chris then fell back again. Need to train more!

TNR - April 7- Grey Rocks 2015
Place: 5th
Time: 20:18.4
Category: HPK
Sport: Paddling
Location: North Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: Apr 7, 2015
PNWORCA Jericho #2
Place: 1st
Time: 50:46.3
Category: Overall
Sport: Paddling
Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: Jan 24, 2015

Race report

First race of the year for me...and the first one always hurts. :)

I launched nice and early to get a good warmup and promptly broke my foot plate. Back to shore, ran to the car to grab tools, quickly adjusted the foot plate, stashed the tools and made to the start line with very little time to spare. I'd torn the bracket that holds the foot plate to the rails so I was okay to push but I was worried I'd tear it completely off if I pulled too hard.

Alan and Eric were on fire for the trip out and it took everything I had to stay with them out to Pt Grey. The sandbar factored in to the return trip (for us heavy guys anyway) and I was able to open a small lead when they got bogged down.

It was great seeing the solid chase pack of skis (Peter, Bob, Reivers, John and Paul) duking it out. I didn't get the memo that it was fat ski day so I was paddling my V10 while the group was in an assortment of 19" skis. Sorry guys, unfair advantage on my part.

TNR-Sept 9- Last Race- Cove Laps
Place: 2nd
Time: 22:55.0
Distance: 2 Laps
Category: HPK
Sport: Paddling
Location: North Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: Sep 9, 2014
TNR-Sept 2- Grey Rocks Hamber Figure 8
Place: 5th
Time: 26:36.7
Distance: Long Course
Category: HPK
Sport: Paddling
Location: North Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: Sep 2, 2014
TNR-Aug 26- Double Race
Place: 3rd
Time: 28:08.4
Distance: Long Course
Category: HPDK
Sport: Paddling
Location: North Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: Aug 26, 2014
Canadian Surfski Championships 2014
Place: 23rd
Time: 1:34:11.2
Category: Overall
Sport: Paddling - surfski
Location: North Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: Aug 23, 2014

Race report

It wasn't an epic downwind but it was great racing regardless! Bob, Ian, and their legion of volunteers put on an excellent event and everything went according to plan...or if there were issues, they hid them well! :)

I made my usual mistake at big surfski events and was not aggressive enough on the pre-start setup. I figured the top dogs pushing the line would get pulled back (no luck) and started a couple boat lengths back from the leaders. Still had a strong start and quickly found myself jockeying with Dion and Eric going into the hotspot. Managed to drop them both and focus on reeling in the nearest guys.

Had a great back and forth duel with Brian Kummer for most of the race...these SoCal guys don't give up! Actually, no one gives up...every time I thought I had pulled on either DK (outside) or Corey (inside) they would hunker down and pull away again. I wasn't able to catch Corey but a good line from Watts point to Squamish got me well ahead of Don. Finally got him!

Big Chop - August 21st, 2014
Place: 1st
Time: 37:57.8
Distance: Big Chop
Category: Surf-M
Sport: Paddling
Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: Aug 21, 2014
TNR-Aug 19- Jug Island Time Trial
Place: 6th
Time: 23:39.3
Category: HPK
Sport: Paddling
Location: North Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: Aug 19, 2014
US Surfski Championships- 2014
Place: 20th
Time: 1:49:11.5
Distance: Muir Beach 26K/16 miles
Category: Mens Open 20-39
Sport: Paddling - surfski
Location: Newark, CA, United States
Date: Aug 16, 2014
2014 USSC Mid Week Pre Run Race
Place: 8th
Time: 1:52:16.2
Category: Overall
Sport: Paddling
Location: San Mateo, CA, United States
Date: Aug 13, 2014

Race report

Typical mid week race tonight. Starts off with little bumps, gets really good near the San Mateo bridge, and finally a long slog up the channel to Bair Island. :)

We were a little late getting on the water tonight so we missed the strongest breeze but that didn't stop us from getting some bumps. I had trouble in the first half with the softer, mushy stuff, but had fun after the bridge when the bumps got bigger and I could keep my speed up.

Daryl had a great first half...which was very frustrating for me as I had to work to keep up! Finally got past him and opened up a small lead in the second half.

Greg led a bunch of the fleet astray by turning at the 12 marker. It didn't seem right but it wasn't until Zach slowed down and expressed doubt that I was sure. We turned back down and headed downwind to the correct channel. Nice little runners for part of the flat water section.

WildSide Relay 2014
Place: 6th
Time: 3:12:35.3
Category: Overall
Sport: Paddling - outrigger
Location: Stevenson, WA, United States
Date: Aug 9, 2014

Race report

Solid race with Wes today. I had a solid start but the bump didn't materialize until Home Valley so I was sluggish for a good chunk of leg 1 and finished deep.

Wes made up for it and passed a half dozen guys on leg 2 to put us back into sixth, powering hard through the flat water to Drano lake.

There was some bump on leg 3 but I stuck to the shore to get out of the current in the hopes or reeling in Bob. I made ground but not enough to catch him. Apparently it paid to stick to shore as Kirk made up huge time on me by going even closer and staying in.

Wes powered through leg 4 (found a couple sandbars along the way) and we finished a solid sixth.

TNR-July 29-Many Races
Place: 4th
Time: 37:18.0
Distance: Long Course
Category: HPK
Sport: Paddling
Location: North Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: Jul 29, 2014
Big Chop - July 24th, 2014
Place: 1st
Time: 42:50.8
Distance: Big Chop
Category: Surf-M
Sport: Paddling
Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: Jul 24, 2014
TNR-July 22- Hamber Isl, Jug Isl
Place: 2nd
Time: 30:58.5
Distance: Long Course
Category: HPK
Sport: Paddling
Location: North Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: Jul 22, 2014
Gorge outrigger small boat
Place: 1st
Time: 54:54.0
Distance: Surfski
Category: Overall
Sport: Paddling - outrigger
Location: Stevenson, WA, United States
Date: Jul 20, 2014

Race report

Fun race today. Had to punch through some solid chop to get to the turn mark which gave me a nice lead at the first turn. The downwind was hit and miss. Kai and Casey caught me mid way to Home Valley and I had push pretty hard to pass Casey and stay near Kai.

TNR-July 15- The Great Paddle Swap
Place: 3rd
Time: 37:49.8
Distance: Just Paddle
Category: HPK
Sport: Paddling
Location: North Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: Jul 15, 2014
VOS Chasedown 2014 Small Boat Race
Place: 1st
Time: 40:18.9
Distance: Long Course
Category: Overall
Sport: Paddling
Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: Jul 13, 2014

Race report

Fun race today. Denis dominated off the line but some timely boat wash allowed me to sneak inside of him at Second Beach. From there the conditions benefitted me more (side chop, washing machine) and I managed to open up a small lead and hold it until the finish.

Big Chop - July 10th, 2014
Place: 2nd
Time: 41:54.1
Distance: Big Chop
Category: Surf-M
Sport: Paddling
Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: Jul 10, 2014
TNR-July 8- Maple Beach
Place: 2nd
Time: 38:29.8
Distance: Long Course
Category: HPK
Sport: Paddling
Location: North Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: Jul 8, 2014
TNR-July 1- Canada Day
Place: 2nd
Time: 41:01.0
Distance: Long Course
Category: HPK
Sport: Paddling
Location: North Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: Jul 1, 2014
Big Chop - June 26th, 2014
Place: 1st
Time: 43:27.0
Distance: Big Chop
Category: Surf-M
Sport: Paddling
Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: Jun 26, 2014
TNR-June 17- Woodlands Criterium
Place: 2nd
Time: 30:12.8
Distance: Long Course
Category: HPK
Sport: Paddling
Location: North Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: Jun 17, 2014
Round Bowen Challenge 2014
Place: 2nd
Time: 2:40:09.6
Category: Overall
Sport: Paddling
Location: Bowen Island, BC, Canada
Date: Jun 15, 2014

Race report

It was another challenging year for Round Bowen. The race start got moved up 30min at the race briefing which cut into everyone's warm up time and final prep so I think it was a shock when we headed south out of Snug Cove and found ourselves hammering upwind into a 2' chop. As we progressed around to the south exposed side it became a washing machine which made things very interesting for those with small rudders...which I think was pretty much everyone.

Wes and I took the inshore route and tried to squeeze some runs from the chaotic water. Pretty much everyone else decided that was a bad idea and headed offshore for cleaner water. Eventually we cleared the south tip and surfed little runs to Tunstill Bay. Then it was a flat slog until Cates Bay and the upwind grind home.

In the flats I alternated between wash riding Wes and playing the current to get ahead of him. We had a very social race. If one of us fell back to drink, eat, etc. the other slowed down to let him catc

Big Chop - June 12, 2014
Place: 1st
Time: 42:00.7
Distance: Big Chop
Category: Surf-M
Sport: Paddling
Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: Jun 12, 2014
TNR-June 10-Roche to Ad Point
Place: 3rd
Time: 49:21.3
Distance: Long Course
Category: HPK
Sport: Paddling
Location: North Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: Jun 10, 2014
TNR-May 28- Roche Pt
Place: 2nd
Time: 39:28.7
Distance: Long Course
Category: HPK
Sport: Paddling
Location: North Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: Jun 3, 2014
Big Chop - May 29th, 2014
Place: 2nd
Time: 40:49.8
Distance: Big Chop
Category: Surf-M
Sport: Paddling
Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: May 29, 2014
TNR-May 27-Twinn Island 10km
Place: 2nd
Time: 50:13.4
Distance: Long Course
Category: HPK
Sport: Paddling
Location: North Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: May 27, 2014
TNR-May 20-Jug Isl to Lone Rock
Place: 1st
Time: 30:12.9
Distance: Long Course
Category: HPK
Sport: Paddling
Location: North Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: May 20, 2014
Big Chop - May 15th, 2014
Place: 2nd
Time: 41:07.1
Distance: Big Chop
Category: Overall
Sport: Paddling
Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: May 15, 2014

Race report

Another fun, sunny evening on English Bay. Corey launched off the line, opened an early lead and just kept adding to it. I couldn't get over to his line quick enough as I had the power starting duo of Dion and Chris to get around. Dion might only have paddled three times this year but he hasn't forgotten how to start and he had the Evo II flying off the line. As a defensive measure he was tossing buckets of water into the air about head height...I'll bring a mask and snorkle next race. ;)

Eventually dropped the pack but couldn't reel in Corey. He's still new to racing in the bay so I'd hoped that his lack of familiarity with the course would slow him down...looked like he would overshoot the second turn for awhile. No luck, George bombed out to the RVYC mark so that no one would miss it. Guess I'll just have to get faster. :)

TNR-May 13-Bedwell Bay+SUP Course
Place: 2nd
Time: 27:44.3
Distance: Bedwell Bay Light
Category: HPK
Sport: Paddling
Location: North Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: May 13, 2014
Tour de Indian Arm - May 11 2014
Place: 3rd
Time: 1:25:34.9
Distance: 17km Long Course
Category: Men HPK
Sport: Paddling
Location: North Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: May 11, 2014

Race report

All in all, not a bad race. The race started off with the lead doubles opening a good gap and the lead singles trying to decide who to draft. I think Kirk, Don, Ben and Eric, and I all took turns at some point in the first few kms. Eventually we split apart with Kirk, Don and the Fitzes chasing a cruiser in deep water while 2Fast hugged the shore. Eventually we all decided that 2Fast had the better line and tried to reconnect. Kirk and Don successfully got into drafting position but I didn't have the reserves to chase. The Fitzes tried to help me out with a ride but I couldn't match their pace...I hadn't had any exercise for a week due to work so my cardio was suffering and I couldn't keep the rate up. Then we turned the corner and got into the side chop and I started feeling better. Then we turned upwind and it became a grind...that I can do! I managed distance with the lead pack most of the way home and almost reeled in Kirk when he dropped off the pack. Next time!

Big Chop - May 1st, 2014
Place: 2nd
Time: 39:40.1
Distance: Big Chop
Category: Overall
Sport: Paddling
Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: May 1, 2014

Race report

It was a fun race tonight. We don't usually get the same depth of Surfski talent at Big Chop as we do at TNR but Corey came out to play and made it interesting.

He was late arriving so he didn't get to set up his ski (had to reach with his toes to steer) and he didn't know the course. I was tempted to do what we used to do to a young Wes Hammer many years ago at TNR and send him off course, but Corey was smart enough not to fall for it. He hung out just far enough in front that he could confirm that I was doing the course I told him to do. :)

We had a solid start and Corey eased up enough that I could washride part way to the first turn. He even dropped back and sat on my wash for a bit before deciding that a) I'm slow and b) I throw a lot of water on my exit. From the first turn onwards Corey led by 1-2 boat lengths until the final leg. I held with him while I could but with ~1km left, he opened up and took off.

All good fun!

TNR - April 29 - Beachview
Place: 9th
Time: 27:36.7
Category: HPK
Sport: Paddling
Location: North Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: Apr 29, 2014
TNR - April 15th - Lone Rock
Place: 3rd
Time: 25:50.2
Category: HPK
Sport: Paddling
Location: North Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: Apr 15, 2014
PNWORCA Race #7: Winter Series Champs
Place: 3rd
Time: 1:22:38.6
Category: Overall
Sport: Paddling - outrigger
Location: Seattle, WA, United States
Date: Apr 12, 2014
TNR - April 8th - Grey Rocks
Place: 3rd
Time: 20:05.6
Category: HPK
Sport: Paddling
Location: North Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: Apr 8, 2014
Board the Fjord 2013
Place: 2nd
Time: 44:55.6
Distance: 7km Short Course
Category: Men's 14'
Sport: Paddling - SUP
Location: North Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: Sep 15, 2013
Super Chop
Place: 1st
Time: 1:14:31.4
Distance: Super Chop - 15km
Category: Overall
Sport: Paddling
Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: Sep 14, 2013
TNR-Sept 10- Last 5knot race
Place: 2nd
Time: 23:30.2
Distance: Long
Category: HPK
Sport: Paddling
Location: North Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: Sep 10, 2013
TNR-Sept- Grey Rx, Hamber Isl Fig8
Place: 1st
Time: 27:43.6
Distance: Long
Category: HPK
Sport: Paddling
Location: North Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: Sep 3, 2013
Big Chop - August 29th, 2013
Place: 1st
Time: 41:14.7
Distance: Big Chop
Category: Overall
Sport: Paddling
Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: Aug 29, 2013

Race report

It was a fun start tonight. Norman was off like a rocket so Dion went chasing after him. I thought we had agreed on a leisurely start but no one was listening. I reeled in Norman and Dion and kept charging past them. Dion was able to get on my wash but Norman was left behind in no man's land. I had high hopes that Dion was going to challenge me for line honours tonight but it wasn't meant to be. We got to Kits yacht club and that was all Dion had in the tank...apparently he was partying pretty hard on the weekend and still suffering. Next time Dion!

Norman had a stellar race and held off all challenges from the chase pack (Bob, Warren, Chris, Daryl). The old guys should have been working together as a pack to reel him in. 30 second pulls, everyone takes a turn, you'll get some good speed!

TNR-Aug 27- Doubles Cove Race
Place: 4th
Time: 35:44.1
Distance: 3- Laps
Category: HPDK
Sport: Paddling
Location: North Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: Aug 27, 2013
TNR-Aug 20- Individual Time Trail
Place: 1st
Time: 23:03.3
Category: HPK
Sport: Paddling
Location: North Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: Aug 20, 2013
Big Chop - August 15th, 2013
Place: 1st
Time: 40:56.3
Distance: Big Chop
Category: Overall
Sport: Paddling
Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: Aug 15, 2013

Race report

Fun race tonight and big turnout! I ended up starting in the second row because there wasn't enough space on the line for everyone. Started a little slow to give the first row a chance to spread out then shot the gap between Bob and Jim to get open water. Chris and Marshall jumped onto my wash and brought Rob with them so I had some buddies. I backed down a bit once they settled on my wash and bumped up the pace a bit when the occasional bump popped up. Eventually Chris and Marshall fell off the wash but Rob was able to push by them and take their spot...but I didn't know that. I was slacking off a bit, thinking I'd dropped everyone, when a red bow popped up beside me. Surprise! Rob's a tough one and he stuck to my wash for the entire second lap and managed to stay with me to the finish!

TNR-Aug 13- Maple Beach Multi Sport
Place: 1st
Time: 26:33.5
Distance: Just Paddling
Category: HPK
Sport: Paddling
Location: North Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: Aug 13, 2013
TNR-Aug 6-Bedwell Bay 5knt
Place: 1st
Time: 40:06.0
Distance: Long
Category: HPK
Sport: Paddling
Location: North Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: Aug 6, 2013
US Surfski Championships- 2013
Place: 25th
Time: 1:55:50.8
Category: Overall
Sport: Paddling
Location: Redwood City, CA, United States
Date: Aug 3, 2013

Race report

It wasn't as windy as we hoped for but it was a fun, tough race. The elite group lined up on the right side of line and quickly pushed out front at the start. I worked over from the centre to join the chase pack but quickly found myself wallowing so I swung out to the side and started powering past a handful of paddlers. All too quickly the upwind section was done and we started downwind. I managed to cut Dion's lead on me down to a couple boat lengths at the hot spot and in the small bumps I was able to close the gap and pull up beside him. I need to work on my surfing skills...I would catch up with Dion, lose focus and suddenly he had another 2 boat lengths on me. At one point he was easily 500m ahead. I managed to reel him in before the 12 marker then realized I was too far right and had to turn hard to make the mark putting Dion ahead again. The wind faded, allowing me to reel him in again. Flat water was good to me as I picked off Dion, Rich and Tyson on the flats!

USSSC Mid Week Pre Run Race
Place: 7th
Time: 1:36:00.1
Category: Surfski Men Open
Sport: Paddling
Location: Redwood City, CA, United States
Date: Jul 31, 2013
Wildside 2013
Place: 7th
Time: 2:53:53.7
Category: Overall
Sport: Paddling
Location: Hood River, OR, United States
Date: Jul 27, 2013

Race report

Teamed up with Rob Hansen for this race and we both had a blast. It was one of those years where every leg had good sections and everyone had big smiles from all the surfing!

Gorge Small Boat 2013
Place: 3rd
Time: 53:42.3
Distance: surfski
Category: Overall
Sport: Paddling
Location: Hood River, OR, United States
Date: Jul 21, 2013

Race report

I had a stellar upwind except for that pesky river barge. I saw the barge coming and made two faulty assumptions: 1) it would pass Gold Dust Rock before I got there. 2) The competition would follow me!

Instead Jonas and Kirk split off and went south of the barge and ended up rounding the rock while I was stuck on the far side of the barge...lesson learned! Jonas quickly reeled in Kirk by riding the barge wash and I was able to make ground and catch Kirk on the downwind. Jonas was too fast for me though and opened up the gap a bit more on me. Next year!

Big Chop - July 18th, 2013
Place: 1st
Time: 39:55.5
Distance: Big Chop
Category: Overall
Sport: Paddling
Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: Jul 18, 2013

Race report

While we were missing a bunch of the usual suspects today we did see some faces from the past. Ty Gee was out after a multi year absence and didn't lose a beat...he was mixing it up with Marshall and Curtis in the double and making Paul work too hard.

I misinterpreted Bryan's directions and took the fleet south of the green marker...oops. Just a little bit of follow the leader!

I settled in pretty early and focused on technique as much as possible...the next couple weeks are all surf sessions so I figured some technique work was important. It was a beautiful day in English bay (could have used a bit more wind) but at least we weren't in False Creek. Kudos to the race organizers for switching up the course and keeping us out of the high traffic zone in the creek.

TNR-July 16 -Great Kayak/Paddle Swap
Place: 1st
Time: 24:06.7
Distance: Just Paddle
Category: HPK
Sport: Paddling
Location: North Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: Jul 16, 2013
Chasedown Small Boat Race
Place: 1st
Time: 42:12.3
Distance: Long Course
Category: Surfski - Open Men
Sport: Paddling
Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: Jul 14, 2013
TNR-July 9- Maple Beach 8km
Place: 1st
Time: 39:21.0
Distance: Long
Category: HPK
Sport: Paddling
Location: North Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: Jul 9, 2013
Big Chop - July 4th, 2013
Place: 1st
Time: 42:24.2
Distance: Big Chop
Category: Overall
Sport: Paddling
Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: Jul 4, 2013

Race report

Tough race tonight with the occasional small bump but mostly just hard work. Mike Fitz was on fire and nipped at my heels the whole way around. It was a fun course and with a little more breeze it would have had some good surfing.

TNR-July 2- Lone Rock-Rac-Jug Isl
Place: 1st
Time: 37:09.1
Distance: Long
Category: HPK
Sport: Paddling
Location: North Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: Jul 2, 2013
Round Bowen Challenge 2013
Place: 4th
Time: 2:35:31.3
Distance: Solo
Category: Men HPK
Sport: Paddling
Location: Bowen Island, BC, Canada
Date: Jun 23, 2013
Big Chop - June 20, 2013
Place: 1st
Time: 33:55.6
Distance: Big Chop
Category: Overall
Sport: Paddling
Location: North Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: Jun 20, 2013

Race report

After months waiting on the rack to be repaired I finally had my V10 SE back on the water tonight. I'd forgotten what it was like to have a ultra-light boat (my SE is half the weight of my Performance layup) and I'd also forgot what a small rudder felt like. Can we say twitchy?

I thought I had a good start but I was on the wrong side and backed off too soon not realizing that Denis and Warren were ripping it up on the north side. Awesome seeing them step it up a notch! I settled in to cruising pace then realized they were four boat lengths ahead of me...oops! Bumped it up a notch and caught them at the green mark. Took my time, chased little bumps and got around the second turn in first. Once I'd opened up a couple boat lengths I settled down and tried working on some of the technique stuff that Oscar taught us on the weekend. Had a little trouble working on technique in the side chop but once I got around the RVYC mark it was mostly downhill and much easier to work on it.

TNR-June 18-Lone Rock-6km Bouy Race
Place: 2nd
Time: 32:05.2
Distance: Long
Category: HPK
Sport: Paddling
Location: North Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: Jun 18, 2013
TNR - June 11 - Roche Point 10+km
Place: 2nd
Time: 49:02.2
Distance: Long
Category: HPK
Sport: Paddling
Location: North Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: Jun 11, 2013
TNR - June 4 - Grey Rocks-Roche Point
Place: 6th
Time: 40:09.2
Distance: Long
Category: Overall
Sport: Paddling
Location: North Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: Jun 4, 2013

Race report

Ugh, tonight I fell apart! I had a solid first half with Wes and Gareth drafting me then turned the mark at Cates park and could not stay connected to save my life...it was ugly!

Eric and Gareth had a super strong start with Wes and I coming in from the sides to wash ride. After leaving Deep Cove I pulled up on Eric and Wes moved over to my left hip and we settled in for a solid pace out to Grey Rocks putting in occasional pushes to keep Eric and Gareth on their toes. I had hoped to keep Eric as a buffer between us and Gareth but he hit the wall hard and dropped off allowing Gareth to move over and join up with Wes and I.

After rounding the mark I couldn't keep the boat moving and rapidly lost ground to Wes and Gareth. Then Rob caught and passed me which convinced me I must be dragging weeds...no luck. Stopped and backpaddled but didn't see anything in the water. By I had lost Rob, Bruce and Chris...and Mike was trying hard to get past me as well. Good job guys!

TNR - May 28th - Twin Isl 10km
Place: 1st
Time: 52:05.7
Distance: Long
Category: HPK
Sport: Paddling
Location: North Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: May 28, 2013
Big Chop - May 23, 2013
Place: 2nd
Time: 40:37.8
Distance: Big Chop
Category: Overall
Sport: Paddling
Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: May 23, 2013

Race report

Definitely not one of my better performances. I couldn't get my boat speed up to save my life and it felt like I was dragging a tire.

Cam and Mike had a awesome race and dominated the fleet. They were moving fast and looked good doing it. Chris did his best to draft me around the course but I wasn't having any of that...put in a good push coming out of a turn and opened just enough of a gap to make him work for it! Marshall and Gary had a excellent last leg and really pushed hard to close the gap on the leaders...way to go guys!

Next up, Jericho Iron!

TNR - May 21rst - Jug Isl to Lone Rock
Place: 1st
Time: 29:20.6
Category: HPK
Sport: Paddling
Location: North Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: May 21, 2013
TNR - May 14th - North Bedwell Light
Place: 2nd
Time: 27:33.9
Category: HPK
Sport: Paddling
Location: North Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: May 14, 2013
May 12th - Tour de Indian Arm
Place: 4th
Time: 1:18:46.9
Distance: 17km Long Course
Category: Men HPK
Sport: Paddling
Location: North Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: May 12, 2013
Big Chop - May 9, 2013
Place: 3rd
Time: 37:15.2
Distance: Big Chop
Category: Surf-M
Sport: Paddling
Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: May 9, 2013

Race report

First Big Chop of the season and it was a fun one! High tide was 20min after the start so the water was very swirly with rivers, back eddies and lots of motor boat wash. Eric sprinted off the line to open up a gap then settled down so Gareth and I and I could join up. Midway to the first turn I pulled up and took over pulling the lead pack. It was a very social group and we stayed stacked up for most of the course. The relative positions would occasionally change as we each caught little bumps here and there. Gareth was held in check by his lack of local knowledge so he had to hold back. Before the last turn he tried to open up a gap but Eric and I were able to hold the pace and maintain position. As we rounded the last turn Eric and Gareth got tangled up and had to brace so I backed it down and let them catch up. Big mistake, I should have powered up and made a run for the finish. Instead I waited too long to go into my finish sprint and they were able to squeeze me out. Oops!

TNR - May 7 - Grey Rx, Hamber Isl -Fig 8
Place: 4th
Time: 28:48.0
Category: HPK
Sport: Paddling
Location: North Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: May 7, 2013
Sound Rowers: Lake Whatcom 2013
Place: 3rd
Time: 1:36:34.8
Distance: Long Course: 12 Miles
Category: M HPK
Sport: Paddling
Location: Bellingham, WA, United States
Date: May 4, 2013
TNR - April 30 - Beachview Criterium
Place: 2nd
Time: 28:59.4
Category: HPK
Sport: Paddling
Location: North Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: Apr 30, 2013
TNR - April 23- Hamber to Boulder
Place: 3rd
Time: 24:28.1
Category: HPK
Sport: Paddling
Location: North Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: Apr 23, 2013
TNR - April 9th - Lone Rock
Place: 3rd
Time: 25:47.8
Category: Overall
Sport: Paddling
Location: North Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: Apr 9, 2013

Race report

First TNR of the season. The pre-start maneuvering consisted of everyone playing up how out of shape they are which indicated that there would be some tight racing to be had.

The course was from DCCK to the North 5 knot can then Lone Rock and back. Despite all the claims of being out of shape, the lead pack (Dion, Gareth, Wes, Jim and me) maintained pretty good pace to the 5 knot marker. Dion broke his foot board (so he claims anyway) and dropped off and Jim's training program of 1000 x 10 secs wasn't up to the task of holding the pace. I pushed on to Lone Rock with Gareth on my wash and Wes not far behind. The north breeze kicked up a little bit of chop...not really surfing conditions but enough to make you work hard trying to squeeze out a bit more speed. On the return trip I let Gareth pull for a bit a couple times then Ben and John crept up the outside. Gareth pushed to jump on their wash and then pushed past them for a sprint finish. Well done gentlemen!

Sound Rowers: Bellingham Bay 2013
Place: 3rd
Time: 56:45.5
Distance: 10mi (two laps)
Category: M HPK
Sport: Paddling
Location: Bellingham, WA, United States
Date: Mar 16, 2013
SSS - November 4th
Place: 1st
Time: 9:26.9
Distance: 2km
Category: MHPK
Sport: Paddling
Location: North Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: Nov 4, 2012
SSS - October 21st
Place: 1st
Time: 9:33.7
Distance: 2km
Category: MHPK
Sport: Paddling
Location: North Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: Oct 21, 2012
SSS - October 14th
Place: 1st
Time: 9:29.1
Distance: 2km
Category: MHPK
Sport: Paddling
Location: North Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: Oct 14, 2012
SSS - September 30th
Place: 1st
Time: 9:30.7
Distance: 2km
Category: MHPK
Sport: Paddling
Location: North Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: Sep 30, 2012
SSS - September 23rd
Place: 1st
Time: 9:22.8
Category: MHPK
Sport: Paddling
Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: Sep 23, 2012
Board the Fjord SUP Race 2012
Place: 3rd
Time: 48:25.8
Distance: 7km Short Course
Category: Overall
Sport: Paddling
Location: North Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: Sep 16, 2012

Race report

Second attempt at a SUP race! The goal was to stay ahead of Warren and Chris...succeeded on one but not the other.

I managed to stay with Chris for a little while but eventually he pulled away and slowly opened up distance on me. I guess it pays off to train for a race instead of jumping on a new board just before the start!

Next time Chris!

Had a good back and forth with Ian. He got by me at Jug Island and held the lead around Lone Rock but I think I had a better line on the return to Deep Cove and managed to make up the distance and put a little in the bank.

Fun racing...might actually have to get a board one of these days.

TNR - Sep 11- Year End Doubles Race
Place: 1st
Time: 24:19.6
Distance: Long
Category: MHPK
Sport: Paddling
Location: North Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: Sep 11, 2012
Big Chop - Sept. 6/12
Place: 1st
Time: 37:55.5
Distance: Big Chop
Category: Overall
Sport: Paddling
Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: Sep 6, 2012

Race report

Hard race tonight! I think there was an eddy pushing everyone into the south shore so the skis nearest the dock got log jammed (mental note, line up to the right of the outriggers so they can't use their amas to push you over!) and I started second row again. I think if the Big Chop is going to continue averaging 90 racers / night they need to do a split start like TNR. Just not enough room on the line.

Dion has gotten his fitness back! He opened a solid lead on me off the line and held it until midway between the red mark and Kits yacht club. Got beside him at Kits and ran side by side to the barge before I could finally get ahead of him. After working way too hard to catch and pass Dion, Cam and Mike caught up in the double ski and proceeded to push me the rest of the race. Every time I thought I had them beat they would surge back up beside me.

Super tight to the finish...mere inches at the line. Great job guys!

TNR - Sep 4 - Grey Rx Hamber Figure 8
Place: 3rd
Time: 26:15.8
Distance: 5.7km
Category: Overall
Sport: Paddling
Location: North Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: Sep 4, 2012

Race report

I went way too hard off the start...yep, the boys are back and they brought a friend!

Jim and Eric have returned and they had their usual ballistic launch off the start. To make it more fun, Corey Hamilton (I'm told he's #2 behind Adam on the national squad) was there and not only is he even faster than Jim and Eric but he has the stamina to keep it going.

Eric was the first to fall off and unfortunately he did it as I was going around the outside of him so I got dropped as well. Jim was able to hold on a little while longer but by the 5 knot can he had dropped back to ride my wash.

I tried to hold the gap from getting any larger but it wasn't happening so plugged away with Eric on my wash until Hamber when I squeezed him at the turn and opened up a small gap.

Paddled solo most of the way back then Cam and Mike put the afterburners on, reeled me in and passed me 200m before the finish. That's twice they've done that...need a new strategy or better fitness!

TNR - Aug 28th - Jug Isl Time Trial
Place: 1st
Time: 22:44.1
Distance: 5 km
Category: MHPK
Sport: Paddling
Location: North Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: Aug 28, 2012
Vancouver SUP Rec Race Challenge 2012
Place: 6th
Time: 21:56.6
Distance: 2 km Rec Race
Category: Overall
Sport: Paddling
Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: Aug 26, 2012

Race report

My first SUP race ever. Aside from the fact that I was working twice as hard to go half as fast as my surfski it was still fun. The SUP racing format has a lot of turns so the race favours well rounded paddlers who have good straight line speed and the technical board handling to spin the board on a dime. My straight line speed wasn't bad (for a first timer on a 12' x 33" board) but I'll need to work on turns. You know your turns are bad when the longer boards are turning faster but you're catching them afterwards.

Chris snagged a Werner demo blade for me and Pacific Boarder happily loaned me the board. The Werner paddle was a lot better than the two piece demo blades I'd used earlier...need to figure out exactly which model it was. The board was super stable which was good for power application but had very little glide which meant a lot of power needed to be applied.

Might have to try some boards out!

Big Chop - August 23/12
Place: 1st
Time: 40:10.1
Distance: Big Chop
Category: Overall
Sport: Paddling
Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: Aug 23, 2012

Race report

It was touch and go but I managed to sneak out of work for the Big Chop tonight. Not only did we get a little bit of breeze and some chop but we had a pretty good turnout of surfskis to play including Bob Woodman making the trek down from Vernon in preparation for the Oceanman.

The start was a little crowded...especially because Marshall decided to barge his way to the front and position himself in front of me. I'd be annoyed except he blocked Bob W. as well so it was a fair start between us. Warren and Chris both had great starts and launched off the line...maybe emulating Jim and Eric who've been absent lately?

The course had lots of chop and we had upwind, downwind and sidewind to play in. Bob W. stayed with me the whole way around so the last leg was a wave for wave push to the finish. Great fun!

Tonight was the first time since the Wildside Relay that I actually felt like I was paddling okay. Technique was okay, power was good and I felt connected to the boat...all

TNR - Aug 21- GreyRocks-Hamber-Jug
Place: 1st
Time: 37:06.0
Distance: Long
Category: Overall
Sport: Paddling
Location: North Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: Aug 21, 2012

Race report

Tough race tonight even though we were missing the big dogs. No Jim, Eric, Ken, Gareth, Mike or Cam tonight...but Warren brought his A game!

Marshall and Gary were looking fast off the line with Jeff tucked onto their wash starting on the right side. Warren and I started on the left side and our respective packs joined together just before the 5 knot can. Marshall and Gary had the cleanest rounding but couldn't hold the pace so Warren and I slowly dropped the pack. Warren matched me all the way around and even managed a few tricks (paddle spinning) along the way. I eased off a bit near the end so he could pull even and make the finish sprint a little more fun. All that time training with Team Think (and the forced rest of driving 10,000 kms) has paid off for him!

TNR - Aug 14th- Maple Beach Multi Sport
Place: 21st
Time: 1:01:20.1
Distance: Long
Category: Overall
Sport: Paddling
Location: North Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: Aug 14, 2012

Race report

Officially this is known as the Maple Beach Multi Sport race. Unofficially I refer to it as the Guaranteed to Beat Shane race.

The paddle was solid albiet a little slow (paddled my heavy V10 because I don't mind beaching it). Landed on the beach third behind Gareth (looking fast in a Carbon Uno) and Mike and Cam (flying in the Elite double).

The first run was hard and slow which is to be expected given I haven't run since this race last year.

The swim was equally slow but at least it gave my knees a break. I kept hunting for shallow water because I can run through water faster than I can swim it!

Had I been thinking clearly I would have stopped after the swim and gotten a ride back to my boat on the safety/camera boat but instead I crawled up the hill and began the second run (more of a walk/jog). Flats and uphill weren't bad but my knees were screaming on the downhill.

On the bright side there were lots of paddlers happy to finally beat me! :-)

Big Chop - August 9/12
Place: 1st
Time: 41:14.7
Distance: Big Chop
Category: Overall
Sport: Paddling
Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: Aug 9, 2012

Race report

Fun racing tonight, we actually had a little chop for the Big Chop!

Jim and Eric set the pace early on with a blistering start then backed it down to let me catch up as we left the flat water in False Creek and entered English Bay. The first leg out to Second Beach initially had bumps coming in off the left bow then moved onto our beam as our course clocked right to get to the mark. From there we cut south to the barge can so the bumps were coming in on our right side...lots of running the troughs to keep the speed up. From the barge can we turned east to the red entrance marker for the downwind leg. It was mushy and slow so I had to run steep angles zig zagging downwind to keep the speed up. Eric and Jim stayed close the whole time! Eric displayed his rough water chops last time he was out but it's the first time Jim has kept up in the rough stuff...watch out! Trevor's extra time in the ski is paying off, he passed Bob and wasn't far behind Eric...one more guy to watch out fo

TNR - Aug 7th- Bedwell Bay 5knot can
Place: 1st
Time: 38:57.2
Distance: Long
Category: Overall
Sport: Paddling
Location: North Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: Aug 7, 2012

Race report

Hmm, I'm pretty sure I did the long course but I'm not about to dispute Karly...might get hurt.

We had a super competitive pack tonight. Ken and I planned to take it easy but that didn't last long. Eric, Jim and Wes showed their sprinting abilities off the line then backed down to join in with me, Ken, Mike and Cam. We set a pretty strong pace out to Jug Island with Ken and I taking turns pulling the pack. The order pretty much reversed itself at Jug when we did our mandatory remount. The young guys have figured out their remounts...they're fast! The pack reformed again with Ken and I taking the lead out to the 5 knot can. I put in a good sprint to keep Eric on the outside and the pack spread out a bit so I rested briefly after rounding the can so the pack could reform. The return was much the same until the south 5 knot can when Cam and Mike pushed forward on the double. 500m out it was still anyones game so it was a sprint finish of attrition. Cam and Mike lead the way!

2012 Gorge Small Boat
Place: 6th
Time: 57:49.5
Category: Overall
Sport: Paddling
Location: Carson, WA, United States
Date: Jul 22, 2012

Race report

It took a few tries to get the start off but eventually we got going. I think I was two boat lengths back from the line when the start horn went but it didn't take long to clear the pack and get to business. Started on the right side with Dave and slowly worked left as we hammered upwind, catching Kirk but not quite closing the gap on Carter, Austin and DJ. Had fun threading the needle as the Laser NA's course overlapped with ours.

Had a hard surf run back trading waves with Kirk the entire way. Any time one of us caught one the other missed it was a three boat length lead...makes you work hard not to miss!

All in all a good race!

Big Chop - July 12/12
Place: 1st
Time: 40:01.8
Distance: Big Chop
Category: Overall
Sport: Paddling
Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: Jul 12, 2012

Race report

Tonight's goal was to work on technique. The video from the TNR this week showed some pretty ugly arm paddling near Hamber and I wasn't as connected as I should have been so I wanted to race my own race and focus on using the core. There were a few slips but generally speaking I did okay. I think I was able to hold ~13km/h for most of the race and it didn't seem frantic...probably because I wasn't struggling to keep up with Jim, Ken, Gareth or Ian tonight!

TNR - July 10 - Maple Beach
Place: 2nd
Time: 39:20.9
Distance: Long
Category: Overall
Sport: Paddling
Location: North Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: Jul 10, 2012

Race report

I was hoping for a more relaxed race tonight...then Ian showed up. Just what I need after doing sprint work with Ken on Monday! Ian took off at the start then relaxed a bit so i could jump on his wash for the ride out to the 5 knot marker. After the turn I went more right thinking the water was faster and ended up pulling ahead so he put a quick sprint in to reconnect on my wash. Kept a nice easy pace until just before Hamber...then he dropped me really fast and opened up a gap that just got bigger. Looking at the video afterwards it's easy to see why...horrible technique on my part! I wasn't connected and my arms were flailing. Time to focus back in on technique and drill work!

TNR - June 26- Hamber Jug Island
Place: 2nd
Time: 33:50.0
Distance: Long
Category: Overall
Sport: Paddling
Location: North Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: Jun 26, 2012

Race report

I was hoping for an easy paddle tonight. Did a solo outrigger time trial on Sat and then a two hour OC6 workout on the Sunday. My shoulder was not happy with me! Might need to take time off from outrigger again.

My first clue that I wasn't going to get to slack off today was Jim's response when I suggested I would draft him around the course..."No! I want a hard workout!"

He blew away everyone at the start (Eric is AWOL, Nationals?) so I settled in behind him after the start and waited for him to slow down at the 5 knot marker so I could pull up beside him. He settled in on my wash for until we got back to the north 5 knot can (good thing Jim was paying attention to the course...I forgot).

Jim made his move early and I was content to let him go...but Bob heckled me from the safety boat so I decided to ignore the pain and try to reel in Jim. Managed to make it a race of inches starting from a boat length back...not a bad push for a guy with sketchy technique and a bum sho

TNR - June 19th- Lone Rac Jug
Place: 2nd
Time: 35:43.0
Distance: Long
Category: MHPK
Sport: Paddling
Location: North Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: Jun 19, 2012
TNR - June 12 - Lone Rock Start
Place: 1st
Time: 36:02.7
Distance: Long
Category: Overall
Sport: Paddling
Location: North Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: Jun 12, 2012

Race report

Great weather for tonight's race...assuming it was March!

Felt sore and tired on the warm up out to Lone Rock...definitely felt the OC6 race on Sat and the surfski race on Sunday. The pack got off to a strong start heading out to Racoon Island and settled in with Eric on my left, Warren on my right and a large pack right behind us. The first lap was strong and no one attempted any breakaways. On the second loop I decided to make the guys work a bit and bumped up the speed a bit to see how long they could hold on. Eric blew up (cramped up, he'd been racing K1 on the weekend) but Warren was able to stay with me and he was doing his best not to draft me...he's figured out that's how you get stronger! We kept up a good pace until the turn at the 5 knot can then started a series of little bump ups until the end. Great finish!

From the video it looked like a great race between the chase pack guys with Jeff putting on a last minute push to sneak by Mike. Fun stuff!

TNR - June 5 - Roche Point Maple Beach
Place: 1st
Time: 50:24.3
Distance: Long
Category: MHPK
Sport: Paddling
Location: North Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: Jun 5, 2012

Race report

Fun racing tonight. Didn't race on the weekend so I wasn't as tired as last week. We had a large pack for most of the way with me in the lead, Jim and Eric each taking a side wash and Dion in the draft position with a bunch more boats right behind him. We had a solid pull until part way between Maple beach and Hamber...I slacked off to ride the Bowen double for a bit so Eric dropped the hammer and opened up a couple boat lengths. Jim and I pursued, closed the gap and pulled back up beside him. I thought Jim might sneak ahead when he cut the corner and ducked under the private docks but he backed down a bit and we lined up again in the Cove. Then it became a waiting game...who would start the sprint finish? I'm not sure who went first but we all pushed hard. Eric backed down first and then with about two boat lengths to go Jim backed off as well. Fun stuff!

TNR - May 29th- Grey Rocks Roche Point
Place: 3rd
Time: 41:06.0
Distance: Long
Category: MHPK
Sport: Paddling
Location: North Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: May 29, 2012
Tour De' Indian Arm - May 20th 2012
Place: 8th
Time: 1:34:29.7
Distance: long - 19km
Category: Overall
Sport: Paddling - kayak
Location: North Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: May 20, 2012

Race report

Tough race today. I like that the double skis went five minutes ahead of the singles...there was a lot less contact between boats and paddles! The big guns from Vancouver Island came out and put a world of hurt on the lower mainland crowd. After a strong start and a bit of a jam up at the 5 knot can Jan and Gareth set out to lead to single skis. I set up on Jan's left hip, Gareth was on the right and Jim wiggled into the sweet spot directly behind Jan. We maintained the diamond formation until just before Cates park. I couldn't hold the pace (heart rate spiked, had to back down) and dropped off. Jim sprinted into my spot, held it just long enough to say I'd been dropped then got shot out as well! I picked him up at the barges with Kirk hanging on my tail and paddled together until just before Admiralty Pt where Jim hit the wall. Kirk managed to hold on all the way back to Deep Cove so we finished off yet another 19km race with sprint! Good job Kirk!

TNR - May 15th - Jug Isl to Lone Rock
Place: 4th
Time: 28:42.8
Distance: Long
Category: Overall
Sport: Paddling
Location: North Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: May 15, 2012

Race report

It was a tough race tonight with a lot of the big guns out. I had a solid start but spent the rest of the race "going uphill". As the pack settled in after the start I was on the far right with the Fitz's to my left. Unfortunately they weren't able to hold the pace as we approached the 5 knot can and we got dropped by the lead pack. First hill...Jug Island. Managed to reconnect with the pack and as I was passing Ken he jammed his paddle into my rudder...dead stop! Hill #2...Lone Rock. Managed to get back on Ken's wash at Lone Rock then pulled up beside him. A gap opened up between us and the leaders (Jim, Gareth, Ben and Eric) so I pushed hard and pulled up on Gareth's wash to rest a bit. The problem with being the outside guy is that you get pushed around a lot. Every time Ben veered into the group I'd miss a couple strokes to avoid hitting Gareth, fall back and have to play catch up again. The best solution is to keep Ben and Eric behind me...they don't play nice. ;-)

TNR - May 8th - Bedwell Bay Light
Place: 3rd
Time: 27:39.1
Distance: Long
Category: Overall
Sport: Paddling
Location: North Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: May 8, 2012

Race report

Fifth race in nine days...might be tired. I had no start to speak of...everyone just took off on me. Slowly reeled in Mike and Cam in the double with Dion on their hip at the 5 knot can. Dion moved over to my wash and we picked up Eric just before Jug island. Unfortunately I didn't have the reserves to bump it up and chase after Jim and Gareth. Dropped Dion and Eric on the way back but Cam and Mike snuck up on me at the finish...if they'd been a little quieter they might have snuck by! :-)

Great job by Gareth and Jim. Both of whom were paddling Think boats...coincidence?

TNR - May 1 - Hamber/Grey Rocks Figure 8
Place: 4th
Time: 27:48.6
Distance: Long
Category: Overall
Sport: Paddling
Location: North Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: May 1, 2012

Race report

Not a great race tonight. I just couldn't get connected to my blade...felt weak and sloppy. That said, getting dropped at the start allowed me to see how well everyone else is paddling. I don't know what happened to Jim lately but he's flying! Eric was out on the Protosauraus tonight and probably would have beat me if the lead pack hadn't stalled at the first turn (allowing me to catch up) and if I hadn't inadvertently used a SUP to scrape him off the pack. I'd like to claim I did it on purpose (like Ben would) but it was an accident...next time I'll do it on purpose! Dion showed that he's been sandbagging the last month. He had no problem holding me off for most of the race. I suspect it's because he had the GoPro on the bow...had to look good for his mom. The final beat down of the night was courtesy of the Fitzmaurices. Cam was stroking/steering again and they were fast! Mike called up the rate at the finish and they pulled away easily...lucky for me a wave helped me out!

2012 Dan Harris Challenge
Place: 17th
Time: 1:15:10.7
Sport: Paddling
Location: Oak Harbor, WA, United States
Date: Apr 29, 2012

Race report

Unlike my previous DHCs I was actually near the start line at the start this year. I didn't push the line quite as much as Daryl so I started a boat length back but still in good position. Didn't realize that the two fastest double skis were nearby and found myself trying to jump onto their wash (along with Dion and Gabe). Daryl called out something along the lines of "it's a long race, don't blow up!" which was sound advice. I backed down, let Gabe and Dion continue chasing the doubles and settled into a good pace. Gabe stayed on the doubles but Dion eventually blew up and dropped back. DJ pulled up beside me and I was quite content to run beside him for awhile until he veered off to the right. He saw a single rowing shell moving fast and jumped on for the ride...thought about trying to close the gap but decided I'd explode. Spent the remainder of the race with Don, Kirk and the BBOP OC6. Hit the wall about 3km before the finish but managed to scoot past Don at the line.

TNR - April 24th - Grey Rocks Buoy Laps
Place: 2nd
Time: 24:16.1
Distance: Long
Category: Overall
Sport: Paddling
Location: North Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: Apr 24, 2012

Race report

This was a very entertaining race. Two laps of a 2.5 km course meant lots of sprinting, jockeying for position at corners and the occasional dirty trick. Ben and Eric pulled a Crazy Ivan on first loop and successfully brought Jim and me to near stop. I returned the favour at the next turn and tried to take them past the mark boat to let the rest of the pack sneak in. Jim was conserving energy and drafting whomever looked fastest at the time. Warren and Chris were jumping into the fray whenever they could. Cam and Mike were pulling hard on the outside and going fast...maybe because Cam was steering/stroking? I really messed up the last turn and ended up on the outside of the pinwheel (I think Ben and Eric noticed us slowing down to cut inside and shut the door on us). I tried to swing wide on them and sneak past outside their peripheral vision but Jim started his finish sprint before I was ready...it was a hard pull to get back into the mix with Jim, Ben and Eric. Good Fun!

TNR - April 17th - Time Trial to Jug Isl
Place: 2nd
Time: 24:34.4
Category: Overall
Sport: Paddling
Location: North Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: Apr 17, 2012

Race report

Fun racing tonight. It's always a challenge when you don't start as a group and you don't know who started where and how far ahead they are! Luckily Gareth started 10 sec in front of me so I got to use him as a rabbit. Managed to reel him in before we got to Jug Island but then he took a tighter line around the island and got back beside me. We chose different lines on the return trip which in hindsight was a tactical mistake on my part. I wasn't super confident I had the better line so I should have gone with him and covered. Instead he pulled ahead and put a little gap on me. Lesson learned for next time!

2012 PNWORCA Winter Series Championships
Place: 4th
Time: 1:11:54.5
Category: Overall
Sport: Paddling
Location: Seattle, WA, United States
Date: Apr 7, 2012

Race report

That was a hard race. Greg and Tracy set a blistering pace with Gabe on their tail. Eric, Jason and I pursued but couldn't hold with them...heck I couldn't even hold with Eric and Jason! Managed to reengage with them after the swimming platform turn and enjoyed some solid pack work on the north bound leg. I was hoping to continue as a pack to the finish (way easier on the shoulder) but Eric snuck off to the right, bumped it up a bit and slowly pulled away on us. Lucky for me Jason picked up some weeds and let me get away. All in all a good race.

TNR April 3- Grey Rocks
Place: 1st
Time: 21:10.2
Category: Overall
Sport: Paddling
Location: North Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: Apr 3, 2012

Race report

The big guns were out in force and showing their speed at the start. Dion, Gareth, Jim, Ben and Eric all launched out on me and set a quick pace. It took a few extra strokes but eventually I got up to speed and started reeling them in. Dion was quick to back down and drop onto my wash once I pulled up beside him. From there I moved over to Gareth, Ben and Eric in the double and Jim on the right. The pack settled down pretty quick so I bumped it up to try and keep my bow out on Gareth. I'm told Ben was quick to try and move onto my wash and squeezed out Gareth so I got to the hotspot uncontested. Picked up a pretty sweet IceBreaker toque. Spent the rest of the race taking turns with Gareth. Ken pulled hard to come from behind and join us before the 5 knot can...so we upped the pace and tried to break him. Had a great push to the end with Gareth and scooted by him just before the finish. Pretty sure that's the first time I've beaten him...hopefully not the last!

Sound Rowers: La Conner 2012
Place: 5th
Time: 54:37.1
Category: M HPK
Sport: Paddling
Location: La Conner, WA, United States
Date: Feb 4, 2012
October 30th the workout
Place: 3rd
Time: 9:55.2
Sport: Paddling - kayak
Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: Oct 30, 2011

Race report

It was bad enough that Eric beat me for the first time today but he went and did it a second time and almost took down Jim while he was at it. Someone seems pretty motivated! Watch out guys, we might have a new top dog at TNR next season.

The Final SSS october 30th
Place: 3rd
Time: 9:37.4
Sport: Paddling - kayak
Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: Oct 30, 2011

Race report

Mark this one down in the history books. I think it's the first time Eric has beaten me on his own. Guess I'm going to have to keep training through the winter so I don't fall to far back from him. Good job!

Sss October 23
Place: 2nd
Time: 9:28.9
Sport: Paddling - kayak
Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: Oct 23, 2011

Race report

Used my heavier ski today and definitely noticed the slower acceleration...or at least that's what I'm telling myself. Eric started five seconds ahead of me and had a blistering start. i couldn't match his acceleration initially but I was still gaining speed 250m in and eventually reeled him in. He made a smart turn at the halfway mark, got inside and even with me for the return trip and held there all the way back. If it hadn't been for the traffic jam at the last turn i think we would have been side by side right through the finish (and Jim wouldn't have made up the precious seconds behind us).

SSS October 2nd 2011
Place: 1st
Time: 9:21.1
Sport: Paddling - kayak
Location: North Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: Oct 2, 2011

Race report

Had a pretty strong start (15.8 km/h) but couldn't hold the pace as long as I wanted to. Started dropping off before I was half way along Alder Bay and didn't feel like I had much juice on the return trip. Got squeezed out by Jeremy on the last corner (he's veering left, I'm going for the inside gap...nope, he's veered right and closed the gap...brakes!) but had a strong finish bump (14.5 km/h) to get myself out of the hole and try to close the gap on Scott. Couldn't hold it to the finish line though. Hope it's just that I'm tired and not that I'm losing fitness that quickly!

SSS September 25th 2011
Place: 2nd
Time: 9:30.0
Sport: Paddling - kayak
Location: North Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: Sep 25, 2011

Race report

The torrential downpour we launched in stopped 10 min before the race which was great but having the sun come out was unexpected...there's a ball of fire in the sky, I can't see! It was awesome to see so many K1s and surfskis racing on the creek this morning. I made up a little ground on Jim but didn't have it in me to reel him in. Given he trounced me the day before at Lake Samish I'll just have to be happy I didn't lose ground to him. Graham looked relaxed and strong as he passed me...I think he was just out for an easy cruise.

TNR Sept 20- Doubles Race
Place: 1st
Time: 23:20.3
Distance: Long
Category: HPDK
Sport: Paddling - kayak
Location: North Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date: Sep 20, 2011
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