 |
|
These paddlers have agreed to become members of NYMCRA's pro-paddling board and want to help other NYMCRA members out as much as possible! Here is another benefit of NYMCRA membership. They are willing to offer themselves as sources of paddling
knowledge and expertise! Most are willing to meet you
at their favorite paddling site and give you pointers about
technique, training and race strategy. If they are in your
area, perhaps you could start training together! The
possibilities are endless! If you have any questions for
them, or want to get together to train etc, please feel free
to drop them an email and start accelerating your paddling
career! NYMCRA is actively involved in raising the paddling skills of NYMCRA members. We ask that you be a NYMCRA member before posting a question to a pro. Members of the Paddling Partners program are located throughout the North Eastern US. For a map showing city locations click here. |
|
Marc Gillespie, age 55, Rochester, NY. Founder of Forge Racing. Started paddling in 1973 and have done so continuously since except for a 10 year hiatus from 1983-1993. I have always raced the most competitive class I could find and paddle bow, stern, C-1, men's, mixed, adult/youth, war canoe and a few scattered kayak races. I'm a firm believer in all around paddler development including technique, strength, endurance and the mental aspects involved. pdfmg@aol.com |
|
Emily Wright, age 20, lives part of the year kayaking at Olympic Training Center in San Diego, CA, and also lives part of the year in Rochester, NY. Started paddling kayaks in 2002; raced marathon kayaks from 2002- 2004 and then added sprint kayaking to the mix from 2005- present. Started canoeing in 2007, primarily in the stern paddling mixed, but also dabbling in women's c2 and c1 races. I'm looking to improve my canoeing all-around, and also go to the 2012 Olympics for sprint kayaking. I'm a firm believer in Marc Gillespie and Forge Racing. I am a DIRECT product of Marc, Holly, and Jason's patient and effective coaching. They taught me everything I know, starting when I was just 14 years old, and I'm sure will continue to teach me much more in the coming years. emily.mary.wright@gmail.com |
|
Holly Reynolds, age 28, lives in Rochester NY.
Started paddling in 1999, in stock, transitioned
to amateur class and finally the pro class.
Bow, Stern and C-1 paddler in both womens and
mixed. Very
interested in overall fitness, enjoy weight lifting,
cross country skiing and marathon running in addition to
paddling.
canoechica@gmail.com |
|
Joe Shaw, age 54, weight 140-145. Paddling since 1978. Live in Worthington, MA. Work in Springfield, MA. Very familiar with C2, either bow or stern. C1 - I have not been in one in years but could probably still paddle one. Very familiar with K1 & K2 - bow or stern. Have outrigger and dragon boat experience. Just started racing surf skis in 2007. Joseph P. Shaw, PO Box 104, 27 Old North Road, Worthington, MA 01098 Phone: 413-537-8821, Email: 76JPS@alumni.williams.edu |
|
Ed Curley, I have been paddling for 23 years. I mostly paddle in the stern and C1. However, I can on occasion paddle in the bow (even with Matt Rudnitsky). I live in Sidney, NY and mostly paddle on the upper Susquehanna River. I have completed the General Clinton 23 times in many different classes: Pro, Mixed, C2 Am, C1 Am, C1 Pro, Super Alum., and Rec. ecurley@stny.rr.com |
|
Todd Roadman, age 50, Bedford Pa. cell 814-285-1137.
Started paddling 1980, race bow primarily, can be
coerced into the stern - mens, mixed, adult-youth, etc.
Also paddle C-1, outrigger, and dragon boat. Additional
hobbies include bike racing, weight training and skiing.
By the way, I'm a firm believer in having FUN!!!
troadman@rwrinsurance.com |
|
Tom Yarosh age 53 ,lives in Windsor, NY (borders Binghamton ). Started paddling in 1988. Paddles C1, bow and stern in a C2 marathon canoe, and used to do the same in a high kneel canoe. tyarosh@hotmail.com |
|
Bob Rapant lives in Pittsfield MA. Started paddling at age 8. Currently 44 years old. Same birthday and date (1964) as Dale Persons (I think). Paddling mostly bow and C-1 with some K-1 thrown in for good measure. Believes in the basis for successful racing is fun first, technique second, endurance, then strength. “If you miss a stroke or take a bad stroke in practice or a race, you can never get it back”. When doing sprints, intervals or grind work outs in a training session it is important to seek out suck water for maximum training effect. bob@adirondackpayroll.com |
|
Kyle Kiser, age 23. Been paddling since the age of 16.
Have done all the major spring races in the pro class.
Specializes in, and is a bow paddler by trade but can
get by in the stern if needed. Resides in and does
the majority of his paddling in the Rochester area, but
is willing to paddle in the greater Auburn area
sparingly as well for anyone who may be interested.
If interested contact Kyle at
kyled.kiser@gmail.com. |
|
Matt Rudnitsky, age 21, lives in Cortland, NY. Started racing in 2002. I mainly race in the stern but go fast in any kind of boat, wherever I'm sitting (c1, Bow, Stern, war canoe). I've done all three of the triple crown races and believe a good training regimen coupled with rest is the key to success. mrudnit1@ithaca.edu |
|
Dale Persons, age 44, Unadilla NY. Paddling since age 16 with the last 15 as a Pro. Can go bow or stern and most famous for helping Marc Gillespie beat Serge Corbin in 2005. dalep43@stny.rr.com |
|
Joe Glickman is a two time member of the US Marathon Kayak Team. He's crossed the Molokai Channel seven times, twice in an OC6 and five times in a surf ski. He's raced internationally from Thailand to Tahiti and is the two-time winner of the Blackburn Challenge. He lives in Brooklyn, NY. glicker@aol.com |
|
Bob Wisse age 53. I live in Oneonta, I have been paddling since the mid 70's (I can't remember what year), I paddle in the bow and C-1. I have limited time to paddle during the school year and have some time during the summer; I am willing to talk about paddling anytime. wisser@stny.rr.com |
| Bruce Lee, age 52, Port Crane, NY. I started competing in the "aluminum" class in the late 1970's, progressed into the amateur C2 classes and then into the C1 class. While racing C1's is my preference, I have occasionally paddled in the pro class over the last few years. I paddle the bow in a C2. leeb1122@citlink.net |
|
Terry Kent is a 3-time Olympian in Canoe/Kayak. His best international finishes were 4th at the 1984 Olympic Games (two-man kayak 1000m), 2nd at the 1990 World Championships (two-man kayak 500m), 1st at the 1986 World University Games (one-man kayak 500m) and 1st at the 1987 Pan American Games (two-man kayak 500m). Terry began racing marathon canoes with his best friend Bill Swift at the age of 12 in Rochester, New York. In 1983, at the age of 20, Terry won the C-1 class at the USCA National Championships. Since he retired from his Olympic career in 1992, Terry has continued to race marathon canoes for fun, winning the C-1 class at the General Clinton 4 times and placing second in C-1 at the USCA Nationals. Terry has a long career working in sport, running both USA Canoe/Kayak and the U.S. Bobsled & Skeleton Federation and working as a director of sport for the U.S. Olympic Committee. Terry currently is the US Sales Director for Swift Canoe & Kayak. He also is a sport announcer, having announced canoe/kayak, fencing, bobsled and skeleton at the Beijing, Athens and Salt Lake Olympic Games. terry@swiftcanoe.com |
|
Sean Jennings, 41, Pittsfield Ma. Completed Triple Crown races, “La Classique” and “70 miler” numerous times. Placed in top 5 C-1 Nationals x 2, 2nd place in mixed. Weight: 210 pounds. C2 Bow or C1 only. Past year training a lot with kettlebells and using sprint style conditioning outside the boat. Paddle 4-5 times per week, rarely over 2 hours. My preference is to race up to 2 hours. Most optimal races with paddlers under 150 lbs. Very good anger management skills. sjennings@bhs1.org |
|
Jeff Rankinen: Stern paddler, age 45, 135 lbs. Also race C1, adult/junior, mixed and outrigger. Live in Jersey Shore, PA. Help organize the Tiadaghton Elm Classic Canoe & Kayak race held in June. For me, skill in wake riding and boat control makes up for a lack of strength in C1. In C2, I think timing with your partner is the first priority when training on the water. Increasing strength is one of my goals for 2009. jrankin@pct.edu |
|
Steve Rankinen,from Williamsport Pa. I've been racing as long as I can remember. I paddle c-2, bow and stern but I am most comfortable in the c-1. What I like most about racing canoe's is riding wake. When I train, proper paddling technique is #1 priority. rankinc1@verizon.net |
|
Jeff Shultis I stared paddling in Boy Scouts at the age of 12. I got involved with competitive racing in some youth classes in 1967 with the Camp boys, Rod and Wayne. I raced my first pro race in 1979. I used to paddle stern but have now moved to the bow because of recurring back problems. I help put on the USPP Annual Spring Race. I like Team Triathlons and all types of multiple partner racing. jrscanoe@aol.com |
|
Paul Olney, age 45, Westernville, NY. I have been paddling competitively since the early 1980's and have competed at a high level in Kayak, C-2 and C-1. I am comfortable in the bow or stern of a canoe and either position in a K-2. pwocanoe@yahoo.com |
|
Jason Quaglita, age 34, Rochester, NY. Started paddling in 2001 after tearing my ACL. Started in the kayak and then moved into the stern of the C2 and finally ending up in a C1. I can paddle K1, K2, C2- both positions and C1. I enjoy racing and training hard under the Forge system! Member of the 2005, 2007 and 2008 US national ICF marathon kayak teams. jmquagliata@yahoo.com |
|
Mike “Packman” Packard, Marathon Canoe Racing, Hometown: Otego NY, Years Racing: 24, Years in Professional Racing: 15, Wins as a Professional: 5 Mike started canoe racing at the age of 14, participating successfully in junior class events. At the age of 18 still a junior, Mike competed in the Mens Amateur division of the 70 mile General Clinton Canoe Regatta and placed 5th. The same year he placed 3rd in the junior marathon nationals in Fulton New York. After one Junior, two mens C-1,and mens C-2 state points championships between 1982 and 1992, Mike decided to focus on professional racing. By April of 1994 Mike had his first Pro C-1 win in New Berlin New York. In August of 1994 he placed 13th in C-1 and 9th in C-2 at the USCA national championships. In May of 1995 he shocked the paddling community with a 3rd place finish in the World C-1 Marathon Canoe Championship in Canton New York. More Professional Accomplishments: - 6 Ausable River Canoe Marathon finishes. In 1998 finished 9th and in 2000 won the mixed division of the 120 mile canoe marathon
- 2 top three Triple Crown of North America
points
finishes in 1996 and 1997
- 3 top four place Rat Race finishes
- 1st place 2001 Upper Susquehanna Peddlers & Paddlers Canoe Regatta Keep an eye on Mike this year. Mike will be a permanent fixture to the sport for years to come. The competition better get used to it! mpackard_2000@yahoo.com |
| Ron Kaiser, Williamsport, Pa RKAYAK63@aol.com. I've been racing at the National level since 1987 and have dabbled in C-1's, done quite well in C-2's and today pretty much specialize in kayaks and Surfski's. I spend a great deal of training time in my V-10 acting as a pace boat for Steve Rankinen in his C-1 and that has improved both of us in the process. As I get older and hopefully wiser, I'm always looking to compensate for the inevitable effects of aging by paddling smarter and improving my technique. |
| Al Shaver, Jr. ,age 41 from Merridale, NY Al has been paddling for over 20 years and completed 20 70-milers and is a perennial top ten finisher with many different partners. Equally at home in the bow or stern, Al has an even temperament that makes him easy to paddle with and learn from. alscanoe@delhitel.net |
| Pam Fitzgerald, Scotia, NY. Paddle bow and stern. Paddling since 1997. |
|
|