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| Chuck Conley | Virginia Beach, VA |
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| Surfski(s) currently paddle: |
Fenn Mako 6 |
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| Paddles you use: |
Epic Mid, Fenn 4 | |
| How long have you been paddling? |
Paddling since late 80's, first race was 1997 in a plastic sea lion, then went to a kevlar Necky arluk 1.8, then bought a Findiesen Shearwater, then a Findiesen X, then a Mako Mil. Paddled the Mil for several years, then got the 6. | |
Primary Paddling Location: |
Chesapeake Bay and Atlantic Ocean, Va Beach | |
| Favorite Surfski Race, Why? |
Paddle for the Bay, but now it's moved to the bay vs. the ocean. Need a new favorite |
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| Main Training Partner if any: |
Fellow members of MAPA |
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| Racing Accomplishments |
I've won some races and placed 2nd and 3rd in some. When the really fast guys show up I get smoked but I do ok at the local level, especially for an old guy! |
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| Other Significant Athletic Accomplishments: | Done some adventure racing, been on teams that placed in the money. ACA certified as a coastal kayak instructor and surf kayak instructor trainer. Work as an eco-tour guide doing tours at Sandbridge and Back Bay in VA Beach. |
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| What you like about surfskis, surfski racing, paddling: | On race day-Catching bumps, going head to head w/someone who is about my speed, enjoying the awesome comraderie among paddlers.Training-catching bumps, getting and giving tips to fellow paddlers about stroke etc,enjoying the post practice meal and brew w/the boys. |
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