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Mike Tracy Beverly, MA Mike Tracy
Surfski(s) currently paddle:

 Fenn Mako 6
Paddles you use:

 Epic Mid, Kajner (Hungarian)
How long have you been paddling?

 About 10 Years
Primary Paddling Location:

 Salem Sound, MA
Favorite Surfski Race, Why?

The Double Beaver, Best Conditions, Best Location.
Main Training Partner if any:

Ken Cooper and the Tuesday night Salem Sound racing crew
Racing Accomplishments

2000, Blackburn. Very rough conditions - fell off ski 20 times and had to pull out. It was a good experience.
2005, 2006, Participated U.S. Surfski Championships
2008, Blackburn. Just cracked top ten – that won’t happen again.
2008, Avoided barge at NY Mayors Cup (Got to ride waves back down the center of Hudson. It was a better day than most people know.)
Other Significant Athletic Accomplishments:

Old School hip-hop moves. But too old and fat now
What you like about surfskis, surfski racing, paddling:

It’s a fun and challenging sport and it’s rewarding even when you never get very good at it.