2011 US West Team Blog 09/23/2011
Its September 23rd and Teresa, my friend, and I (Galen) are one long day
or 800 miles from Nags Head. Nags Head is the new location of the 2011 World
Surf kayak Championships presented by Valley Surf Kayaks. The contest had to be
moved after Hurricane Irene devastated Cape Hatteras. I can only imagine the
organizing committee has been working overtime to get everything in line for
the event. We, the US West Surf Kayak Team, are grateful for their extra work
and effort to host us.
I would like to thank Kokatat for sponsoring the 2011 US
West Surf Kayak Team as we get ready to compete at the World Championships. The
entire team will be proudly wearing special edition knappster shorty tops and
the orbit pfd. The 2011 USWSKT is made up of 18 surf kayakers ranging from 14
to 62 years old. The team brings a wealth of experience and excitement. We are
especially excited to bring two juniors from Idaho, Jeffery and Troy, who will
be competing in their first world championships.
Here is the 2011 USWSKT:
Buck
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Johnson Mens HP
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Chris
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Bensch Mens HP
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Dan
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Crandall Mens IC
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Dave
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Johnston Mens HP
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Dennis
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Judson Mens IC
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Devon
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Barker Womens IC
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Galen
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Licht Mens HP
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Jameson
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Riser Womens IC
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Jeffery
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Steehler Junior HP
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Julie
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Mitravich Womens HP
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Kate
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Duncan Womens HP
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Mathew
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Hoff Mens IC
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Matt
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Radis Mens HP
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Rachael
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Krugman Womens IC
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Rick
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Starr Mens HP
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Troy
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Wilson Junior IC
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Wayne
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Waddington Mens IC
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The Team has been training hard for the past 6 months
getting ready for the contest. We are excited to work our hardest to bring back
the team title. The US West Surf Kayak Team last won the team title in 2005
when the worlds were in Costa Rica and we are ready to bring it back
again. Follow the US West Surf Kayak
Team at www.surf.kayaking.com. We
will have daily updates with pictures
