Yukon River Quest 2016 - FLOW

I created this film to capture my experience competing in the Yukon River Quest (the longest annual canoe and kayak race in the world) in 2016, paddling 715km solo in 62 hours after experiencing equipment failure that threatened to end my race.
Music: A Glow by Dan Phillipson

[@ugsisr]

The race is with no one but Self...Congrats...

[@serial_nomad]

ugsisr Thank you! ❤️

[@PaddleDogC5]

Great feat congratulations 🎉👏🎉👏🎉

[@PaddleDogC5]

Always practice in a rudder boat or keel boat without 5hem in case either fail. It does take a lot more effort if you rudder is broken especially in windy or rough water.

[@dennisfossey4312]

Good work! Tough going with equipment failure. It is a awesome experience to even try it, but to finish is the greatest feeling..

[@charlesdorey4343]

Traveled by canoe with group not racing, 9 days. You did awesome.

[@PaddlingTramp]

Good job! Nice paddle trip!

[@beauturner5755]

Could edging the kayak help counter this malfunction?

[@weeknightingale]

Great! Well Done!

[@cnawan]

Wow, what a monster of a trip. 0_o
I've been idly wishing for a more rain & wind resistant outer glove, maybe dishwashing gloves would be good in some circumstances. They're certainly cheap and light enough to experiment with, cheers for the idea :)

[@PaddleDogC5]

You need torso rotation and better strokes for turning and steering. Less arm movement.

[@PaddleDogC5]

Think kayaks would not be my choice of hulls. Current Designs would.

[@PaddleDogC5]

The boat and rudder were?

[@PaddleDogC5]

Try using a hull with one or no foot supports it's horrible.

[@normpaddle]

congrats. i raced it in 2001. want to come back.

[@serial_nomad]

Norm M Thanks Norm, I miss that river too!

[@CJadventures.kayakgirls]

Can you list your gear and food for the trip?

[@serial_nomad]

Hey Connie, you can find it here on my blog: serialnomad.com/hiking-blogs/yrq-2016/ Have a great race!