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  • I was born in Nova Scotia in 1965 and was very young at the time of my birth ;)
  • 33 years paddling experience (so far).

  • Aug. 2003 Attempt on the 24 Hour Endurance Kayaking World Record, paddling 275 kilometers in 22 hours down the Peace River. .

  • Former member of the Necky Kayaks Pro Paddling Team.

  • Marathon Canoe Racer off and on since the 1980's

  • Solo Kayaking expeditions of up to 1200 kilometers.

  • Long distance cycling tours of up to 7000 kilometers.

  • Former competitive Road Cyclist.

  • 6 Month Solo Cross Canada Canoe Expedition in 2004.

  • Founder and Past President of the Atlantic Kayak Association.

  • Creator and President of the Superior Kayak & Canoe Club in Thunder Bay Ontario.

  • Yukon River Quest competitor...700 km paddling race down the Yukon River...anxious to go back and enter SOLO after the fiasco last time around.


    Currently prepping for a new expedition around Vancouver Island to reclaim the speed record. Expedition launches in August 2010


    July 2009 onwards, exclusive paddle  sponsor for Helen Wilson, 2008 Women's Greenland Kayak Champion.


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