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Erik Borgnes Sturgeon Bay, WI Erik Borgnes
Surfski(s) currently paddle:

 Van Dusen Mohican
Custom Kayaks Synergy
Think Uno
Paddles you use:

 Jantex Medium, Onno Small-Mid, Bracsa 7 Min
How long have you been paddling?

 As a sport since 1998. A little bit of sea kayaking before that.
Primary Paddling Location:

 Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, from April 1. On the Speedstroke ugh, I mean erg, all winter
Favorite Surfski Race, Why?

US surfski champs race. There's always something to be terrified of on this course, i.e. current, breaking waves, cliffs, sharks, container ships, etc, but it's such an adrenaline rush to be out there.
Main Training Partner if any:

I train alone, and almost always have
Racing Accomplishments

Many paddling race wins; 2001 ICF marathon World Champs race in a K2 with Shaun Koos;
Other Significant Athletic Accomplishments:

Lots of bike racing, XC skiing, ice speedskating, inline skating, and soccer in the past. 2:57 p.r. for marathon-(running) before I got fat and slow. Does 3 kids count?
What you like about surfskis, surfski racing, paddling:

There's something special about catching and linking up waves on a surfski - even tiny waves are fun. Actually, going upwind is fun, too. Otherwise, injuries are rare, virtually no equipment maintenance, can't get run over by a car.