200 and 400-Mile Paddlers for 2007

Some people just cannot resist a challenge! This year 43 paddlers completed more than 200 miles of racing in New York State and nine completed more than 400 miles, gaining them recognition of their achievement and membership to an elite club. The emphasis is on paddler participation and checking out races across New York State, though some of our 400 mile paddlers went as far as the Yukon to earn their second 200 miles and register over 400 miles in the competitive seat! 

Of particular interest and significant pride to club organizers was the youngest club member. At 10 years old Amelia McDonnell paddled with her Mom, Grace, in numerous races including the 90-Miler to earn her first 200-mile club T- shirt.

There are just a few simple rules to qualify for the clubs: 1) all races are from a single paddling season. 2) At least 200 miles must be from New York State Races. 3) You must finish the race for it to count. 4) You must fill out an application available on macscanoe.com. These paddlers spend a lot of time in the seat, represent the best our sport has to offer, and collectively encourage greater participation in paddle sport. 

400-Mile Club

Chas Billingsley 

Dale Carpenter

Pam Fitzgerald

Ed Greiner

Roger Henry

Dave Thomas

Glen Vandewinckel

John Ders

Kerry Newell

200-Mile Club

Linda Cooley

Peter Ross

Bob Cooley

John Santor

Alec Davis

Gordy Santor 

Kim Greiner

Mike Brennan 

Craig Hadden

Scott Stenberg 

Richard Hall

Sandy Waters 

Joan Henry

Brian Watson 

Tom Ierardi

Bruce Codington 

Bruce Kennedy

Dan Karig 

Bruce Lee

Kevin Berl

Susan Williams Lewonski

Tim Henning

Robert McCormick

David Sennett

Amelia McDonnell

Nina Sennett

Grace McDonnell

Tom Necrason

John Jackson

Harold Strata

Jim Lord

Don LaFever

Diana McIsaac

Jim Cunningham

Phil Millspaugh

Dale Krapf

Jim Minnie

Judy Jeans

Gene Pratt

Nanette Krapf

Bill Robinson

Jeff Pederson

MAC’S Canoe Livery, NYMCRA, Wenonah Canoes, Duofold T- Shirts and Blue Line Sports sponsored the 200- and 400-mile clubs of 2007. Sponsorship information, questions or suggestions should be directed to Brian McDonnell at 518-891-2744.