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Simon Ross
 Clinton, CT

 Simon Ross
Surfski(s) currently paddle:

 Fenn Mako Elite
Paddles you use:

 Letmann 2
How long have you been paddling?

 Since 1989
Primary Paddling Location:

 South Africa
Favorite Surfski Race, Why?

 PE - EL: South Africa (otherwise knowen as the Sunshine Coast Challenge). It's 244 km's of open ocean, big waves, digging deep and good mates!
Main Training Partner if any:

Just arrived in the USA from SA and hope to meet some fellow paddlers soon!
Racing Accomplishments

- 5th place: PE - EL (South Africa) 1998
- 10th place: PE - El (South Africa) 2004
- Cape Point Challenge (South Africa) 2005
- 6 x Duzi Canoe Marathons (SOuth Africa)
- 2 x Umkomaas River Canoe Marathons
Other Significant Athletic Accomplishments:

- Represented Pirates Surf Lifesaving Club in the Ski Events at the world Championships: Auckland New Zealand 1998
- State Canoe Triathlon Champion 1991 / 92
What you like about surfskis, surfski racing, paddling:

The synergy of sea,salt, wind & waves.Not to mention the bullet proof feeling you get after some quality time in the boat!