Team 1 of 8

team members Catherine Allaway hometown Weybridge, Surrey, UK vessel Whitehall Solo 14' propulsion Oars

Team 47:59

team members Chris Axling hometown Port Townsend, WA, USA vessel Necky Chatham 18 kayak propulsion Paddles

Team 6 BY 600

team members Alan Goto, Ernie Wong, Troy Nishikawa, Gavin Godfrey, Patrick Hwang, Erik Scharffenberg hometown Seattle, WA, USA vessel Malolo Outrigger Canoe propulsion Paddles

Team 8OARS

team members Ann "Intimid-8OAR" Wiltshire, Dianne "Motiv-8OAR" Roberts, Mari "Calcul-8OAR" Friend, Sue "Caffien-8OAR" Ohlson, Sally "Rejuven-8OAR" Giesler hometown Port Townsend, WA, USA vessel Win Tech Odyssey propulsion Oars

Team Adventure Girl

team members Wendy Carter hometown Bremerton, WA, USA vessel Huki, outrigger propulsion Paddle

Team Adventure Mann

team members Roger Mann hometown Taylors, SC, USA vessel LiteRace 1X by LiteBoat propulsion Hybrid

Team Ahti-stache

team members Matt Sornson, Michael Niacaris hometown San Francisco, CA, USA vessel HUKI V2-X propulsion Paddles

Team Aisle of Cornell

team members Chris Grieve hometown Bothell, WA, USA vessel Sean Thomas ocean race SUP propulsion Paddle

Team AquaVan

team members Don Van Doornik hometown Port Orchard, WA, USA vessel Nauticraft Escapade propulsion Pedals

Team Arm & Leg

team members Andrew Biel hometown Port Townsend, WA, USA vessel Valley Kayak propulsion Paddles

Team Artful Sailor

team members Emiliano Marino hometown Port Townsend, WA, USA vessel Phil Bolger Gloucester Gull Dory propulsion Paddle and oars

Team Basura

team members Ken Campbell hometown Tacoma, WA, USA vessel Foam, glued and covered with cotton wrap propulsion Paddles

Team Bearded Boat Bros

team members Forrest Wells, Connor Inslee hometown Poulsbo, WA, USA vessel Seaward kayak propulsion Paddles boat name Bearded Bro Sled

Team Bellingham Mama

team members Elizabeth Vidana hometown Bellingham, WA, USA vessel Current Design Caribou, kayak propulsion Paddles favorite safety gear "The humble paddle float for when that roll doesn't exactly work out and I'd very much like to be back in my boat."

Team Berger. No Fries.

team members Rebecca Berger of Salish Sea Coastal Rowing Club hometown Vancouver, BC, Canada vessel Eurodiffusion Single, Coastal Rowing shell propulsion Oars

Team Bilatteral Nerve Damage/ Huki Outriggers and Surfskis

team members Carter Johnson hometown Underwood, WA, USA vessel Huki S1-X Special Expedition propulsion Paddles

Team Blind Pew

team members Stewart Pugh hometown Port Townsend, WA, USA vessel Alden Ocean Monohull propulsion Oars

Team BWELL

team members Domonic Boswell hometown Port Angeles, WA, USA vessel Dagger Roam 11.5 kayak propulsion Paddle

Team Cape Decision Lighthouse

team members Scott Higgins, Rhonda Higgins hometown Tacoma, WA, USA vessel Whitehall propulsion Oars

Team Chuckles

team members David Achtemichuk hometown Pemberton, BC, Canada vessel Colin Angus / Angus Rowboats - RowCruiser propulsion Oars

Team Comradery

team members David Carnes, Scott Young hometown Oak Harbor, WA, USA vessel Tandem Island kayak propulsion Pedals

Team Dad Crossfit

team members Ben Hudson hometown Shoreline, WA USA vessel Echo Classic propulsion Oars

Team Daring Adventure

team members Michael Walsh hometown Renton, WA, USA vessel Wintech C1X/C2X coastal rowing shell propulsion Oars

Team Donovan at Dumas Bay

team members Thomas Donovan hometown Tacoma, WA, USA vessel Kayak - Northwest Kayaks propulsion Paddle

Team Dreads Away

team members Carmen Merkel hometown North Vancouver, BC, Canada vessel Prolite SUP propulsion Paddle

Team Eastsiders

team members Timothy Ahern, Morgan Shank hometown Medical Lake, WA, USA vessel Passat kayak propulsion Paddles

Team Endless Naut

team members Holly Rasmussen hometown Seattle, WA, USA vessel ONE SUP EVO propulsion Paddle

Team Epic

team members Greg Barton, Kevin Olney hometown Bellingham, WA, USA vessel Epic V-10 Double surfski propulsion Paddles

Team Excellent Adventure

team members Ted Sweeney, Bill Gifford hometown Seattle, WA, USA vessel Hobie Oasis kayak propulsion Pedals

Team Fat Chance

team members Yuko Abe, Joey Cole hometown Seattle, WA, USA vessel Sea Eagle kayak propulsion Paddles

Team Flipper

team members Bruce Wotherspoon, Darrin Erdhal, John Gunning, Paul Sleeth, Adam Waalkes, Jay Deiglemeir, Mark Cairns hometown Sammamish, WA, USA vessel Voyageur propulsion Paddles

Team GEEZER

team members Marty Loken hometown Nordland, WA, USA vessel Thames River Wherry Monohull propulsion Oars from the vetting team "It's hard to look at adventure resumes like this one... Built canvas kayak at 10, then immediately a mini-hydro? Even with a time machine I could’t be that cool."

Team General Jet Stream

team members Shane Donogh hometown Carnation, WA, USA vessel Imagine 14' Connector DLX SUP propulsion Paddle

Team GlobeRiders Paddlers

team members Helge Pedersen hometown Hansville, WA, USA vessel Solstice GT kayak propulsion Paddles

Team Go Mamas GO!!!

team members Heather Nelson, Tracy Landboe hometown Bellingham, WA, USA vessel Fenn Elite S Double kayak propulsion Paddles

Team Gold Boolean

team members Matt Kelly hometown Seattle, WA, USA vessel Angus Expedition Rowboat propulsion Oars

Team Good News: I saw a Seal!

team members Lara Koger hometown Tacoma, WA, USA vessel NC Kayak Quest propulsion Paddles

Team Good Paddle

team members Ivan Storck hometown Seattle, WA, USA vessel Great Bear touring SUP propulsion Paddle

Team Good Story

team members Will Taylor hometown San Clemente, CA, USA vessel Hand-crafted wooden SUP built by Good Story Paddleboards propulsion Paddle

Team Gorgonian Girl

team members Lauren Brandkamp hometown Port Townsend, WA, USA vessel Necky Zoar Sport LV kayak propulsion Paddle

Team Half-Way-To-Cina

team members Davide Cina hometown Chicago, IL, USA vessel Starboard Allstar SUP propulsion Paddle

Team Heart of Gold

team members Karl Kruger hometown Deer Harbor, WA, USA vessel Custom Joe Bark 17' unlimited, SUP propulsion Paddle what are you proud of? "I'm stoked for the success Team Heart of Gold enjoyed during R2AK 2017... I came back a shade more complicated than I was when I left"

Team Hello Waterface

team members Harry Oesterreicher hometown Seattle, WA, USA vessel Riviera RP SUP propulsion Paddle what are you proud of? "Up until the last few years, I never participated in any sport or physical activity (unless playing hacky sack in the high school parking lot counts)... Since I started SUP I have been getting involved in the local paddling community, joining races, trading information, techniques and tips with other paddlers... I am stoked to *finally* be getting physical and I feel great!"

Team HMGS NorthWater (Her MagGuy-sty's NorthWater)

team members Maggie Drinkwater, Guy Northcote hometown Richmond, BC, Canada vessel A beautifully handpainted war canoe. Lovingly adorned with duckies, sharks, flaming rockets, and an attempt at PacMan propulsion Paddles

Team HMS Swiftsure

team members Steve Kauffman hometown Seattle, WA, USA vessel Swiftsure canoe propulsion Oars

Team Hongvi-Smutny

team members Liz Kanieski, Charley Kanieski hometown Port Townsend, WA, USA vessel Ranger II wherry propulsion Sculls

Team Honu

team members Katy Stewart, Emily Silgard, Larry Silva hometown Gig Harbor, WA, USA vessel Big White Ocean Rower propulsion Oars

Team Hot Diggity

team members Russell Wilson hometown Paso Robles, CA, USA vessel Wilderness Systems Tempest 170 kayak propulsion Paddles

Team If Naut Now, When?

team members Liza Sheehan hometown Seattle, WA, USA vessel SIC RS (rocket ship) SUP propulsion Paddle

Team Jellyfish Flow

team members Debbee Straub hometown Bremerton, WA, USA vessel HUKI V1-X outrigger canoe propulsion Paddles

Team KayakPhD

team members Jacob Selander hometown Federal Way, WA, USA vessel Surfki, kayak propulsion Paddles

Team Kikaha O Ke Kai - Mahina

team members Ken Kroeger, Tanja Reiners, Kanai Hyke, Brian Martin, Drea Park, Anna Simeon hometown Seattle, WA USA vessel Matahina outrigger canoe propulsion Paddles

Team Kitigan

team members Michael Grant, Devon Calvin hometown Sisters, OR, USA vessel Kitigan Touring Crossboat 16 propulsion Paddles

Team KOLEA

team members Grant Senner hometown Hana, HI, USA vessel OC-1 canoe propulsion Paddles

Team Last American Man

team members Joseph Segault hometown Eastsound, WA, USA vessel Aluminum Grumman canoe propulsion Paddles

Team Like a G6

team members Philip Coates, Mike Kula hometown Tacoma, WA, USA vessel Passat G3 kayak propulsion Paddles

Team Livin' n' Thrivin'

team members Arran Stark hometown Port Townsend, WA, USA vessel Splinter SUP propulsion Paddle

Team Lub Me Tender

team members Paul Sabin hometown Tacoma, WA, USA vessel Compumarine, dinghy propulsion Oars

Team Madam Mollusk

team members Michelle Knowlen hometown Port Townsend, WA, USA vessel Pygmy Arctic Tern 14' kayak propulsion Paddles

Team Mama Said

team members Shauna Magowan hometown Vancouver, BC, Canada vessel Allstar SUP propulsion Paddle what about your team are you proud of? "I'm pretty proud that I'm able to squeeze in the training around the school run, making lunches, changing diapers, answering non stop questions, balancing family life and getting the winter training mileage in."

Team Mike's Kayak

team members Mike Higgins hometown Duncans Mills, CA, USA vessel Coaster by Mariner Kayaks of Seattle propulsion Paddles

Team Minke on Port

team members Kristian Tollefson hometown Bellingham, WA, USA vessel Necky Looksha III, kayak propulsion Paddle

Team Mobilis in Mobili

team members Malcolm Dunn hometown Seattle, WA, USA vessel Wilderness Systems Tsunami 165 kayak propulsion Paddles

Team Monster and Sea

team members Troy Nebeker hometown Redmond, WA, USA vessel Joe Bark / Surftech propulsion Hands

Team Muskrat

team members William Wessinger hometown Portland, OR, USA vessel Shearwater by Joel White, monohull propulsion Oars

Team Mutually Exclusive

team members Dan Strauss hometown Seattle, WA, USA vessel Northwest Water Sports Sea Otter kayak propulsion Paddles

Team Night Owl

team members Steve Goodson hometown Issaquah, WA, USA vessel Epic V10 Sport kayak propulsion Paddles

Team No Dream

team members Nate Rooks hometown Bainbridge Island, WA, USA vessel Chase Small Craft - Drake Race Boat 20, monohull propulsion Oars

Team No Regrets

team members Timothy Smith hometown Seattle, WA, USA vessel Dory propulsion Oars

Team No Sleep to PT

team members Dorian Harries hometown North Vancouver, BC, Canada vessel FX Pro 14, SUP propulsion Paddle

Team Nord-on-Board

team members Sean Nordquist hometown Seattle, WA, USA vessel SIC RS SUP propulsion Paddle

Team Oaracle

team members Ian Graeme, Janice Mason hometown Victoria, BC, Canada vessel Merry Sea 2 propulsion Oars

Team Old Anacortes Winning and Celebrating Society

team members Adair Orr, Matt Orr, Melissa Holland, Andy Stewart, Shawn Huston hometown Mt. Vernon, WA, USA vessel Four oared fast gig propulsion Oars what are you proud of? The OAWACS have been winning and celebrating since the day we were founded, three weeks ago. While our winning skills have yet to be tested, our celebrating prowess is unparalleled.

Team Old Enough to Know Better

team members Traci Cole hometown Kenmore, WA, USA vessel Epic 18x Sport kayak propulsion Paddles

Team Old Man and the C

team members Craig Sternagel, Colin Sternagel hometown Olympia, WA, USA vessel Rowing Skiff propulsion Oars

Team Oosik

team members Gregory Smart, Lisa Zander, James Ialeggio hometown Port Townsend, WA, USA vessel 1967 Schock Dory propulsion Oars

Team Overboard

team members Sarah Legg, Audrey Pereira hometown North Vancouver, BC, Canada vessel Tandem Kayak propulsion Paddles

Team Paddle On... Paddle On

team members Melissa Lovejoy hometown Tacoma, WA, USA vessel NC19 Expedition propulsion Paddles

Team Performance Anxiety

team members Satchel Douglas, Justin van Emmerik hometown Alameda, CA, USA vessel Maas Double or CCS Empacher 2x propulsion Oars

Team PNW Saga

team members Lance Jorgensen hometown Lake Forest Park, WA, USA vessel Surftec bark downwinder SUP propulsion Paddle

Team Rabbit

team members Rod Sternagel hometown Woodinville, WA, USA vessel Maas 24 open water rowing shell propulsion Oars

Team Riff Raft

team members John Strathman hometown Anacortes, WA, USA vessel Rantilla Rowing Odyssey 18 Touring Rowboat propulsion Oars

Team Rogue Kayaker

team members Travis Goldman hometown Tacoma, WA, USA vessel NC Kayaks Expedition propulsion Paddles

Team Row4Autism

team members John Carinha hometown Burnaby, BC, Canada vessel Angus Rowboats - Expedtition Model propulsion Oars

Team Salish Stars

team members Jen Bates, Rhayne Bates, Wendy Davis, Tulip Morrow, Chris Doyle hometown Port Townsend, WA, USA vessel traditional four-oared gig propulsion Oars

Team Salmon Bay Paddle

team members Rob Casey hometown Seattle, WA, USA vessel Splinter SUP propulsion Paddle

Team Saul T. Scrapper

team members Ryan Hashagen hometown Portland, OR, USA vessel Gloucester Gull Dory or 16' Kayak or Whatever is under $100 on Craigslist propulsion Oars favorite safety gear? "skateboard"

Team SBP2

team members Alan Lamp hometown Seattle, WA, USA vessel SIC SUP propulsion Paddle

Team Schutzler

team members Michael Schutzler hometown Seattle, WA, USA vessel SUP propulsion Paddle

Team Sea Arms

team members Glenn Rogers, Alex Frank hometown Poulsbo, WA, USA vessel Necky kayak propulsion Paddles

Team Sea It Rise

team members Christian Sarason, Matt Pruis hometown Seattle, WA, USA vessel Seaward Passat kayak propulsion Paddles

Team Sea Monkeys

team members Steve Esselaar hometown North Vancouver, BC, Canada vessel Starboard Ace SUP propulsion Paddles

Team Sea Runners

team members Scott Veirs, Kevin Flick hometown Seattle, WA, USA vessel Wharram Hitia 17' catamaran propulsion Pedals

Team SEVENTYFOUR38

team members Michael Karas, Paul Karas hometown Seattle, WA, USA vessel Epic 18X Double Kayak propulsion Paddles

Team Skelty

team members Tim Nolan hometown Port Townsend, WA, USA vessel Tim Nolan Marine Design, experimental trimaran propulsion Paddles

Team Solo Kraig

team members Kraig Kuntz hometown Portland, OR, USA vessel Racing shell propulsion Oars

Team Sound Rowers

team members Todd Silver, Rainer Storb, Adrian Storb, Jeff Bernard hometown Tacoma, WA, USA vessel Maas Open Water Quad Rowing Shell propulsion Oars

Team Sound Skimmer

team members Ralph Allen hometown Seattle, WA, USA vessel Skylark by American Trader, monohull propulsion Oars

Team South Wind

team members Mike Oras hometown Anacortes, WA, USA vessel Perception Eclipse touring kayak propulsion Oars

Team Splinter SUP

team members Brandon Davis hometown Port Townsend, WA USA vessel Carbon Splinter SUP propulsion Paddles

Team Squid

team members Nick Papa hometown Seattle, WA, USA vessel Fanatic Falcon or Strike SUP propulsion Paddle

Team Stella by Starlight

team members Estelle Matheson hometown Vancouver, BC, Canada vessel Hurricane Outrigger Canoe propulsion Paddles what are you most proud of? "I'm proud of me! For doing this solo... This is my first ultra-long distance race, and I'm stoked for this challenge."

Team Stick Boys

team members Russell Henry, Graham Henry hometown Victoria, BC, Canada vessel S2EL Kayak propulsion Paddles favorite safety gear "Pop Tarts. If you're crashing hard and just need something to look forward to or something that will keep you awake, Pop Tarts are the answer. Is this really safety gear? We think so."

Team Stroker Ace

team members Paul Guillien hometown Bonney Lake, WA, USA vessel Maas Aero, sculling shell propulsion Oars

Team Sundrop

team members Tom Kreyche hometown Seattle, WA, USA vessel Maas 25 Carbon propulsion Oars

Team SUP N IRISH

team members Peter Allen hometown Vancouver, BC, Canada vessel EVO PRO, SUP propulsion Paddles

Team Super Dave

team members David McCallum hometown Nanaimo, BC, Canada vessel Surftech, Joe Bark Vapor SUP propulsion Paddle

Team SWIB

team members Bart Maupin, Marc Fuhrmeister hometown Bellingham, WA, USA vessel Epic V8 Double kayak propulsion Optimism

Team Tacoma and the Sea

team members Dean Burke hometown Tacoma, WA, USA vessel Joe Bark & Surftech Dominator S, SUP propulsion Paddle

Team Tay Cray

team members Maximilian Taylor hometown Gold Beach, OR, USA vessel Glider SUP propulsion Paddle

Team Tinman

team members Charles Loos hometown Portland, OR, USA vessel Wineglass Wherry by Pygmy Boats of Port Townsend, monohull propulsion Oars

Team Tired Dad

team members Scott McAdam hometown Port Townsend, WA, USA vessel Splinter, SUP propulsion Paddle

Team Type Two Fun

team members Jesse Knight, Molly Parker hometown Bainbridge Island, WA, USA vessel Seaward Passat kayak propulsion Paddles

Team Valhalla

team members Inger Rankins hometown Port Townsend, WA, USA vessel PT 11 row boat propulsion Oars

Team Water Dragon

team members Alexander Vaughan hometown Seattle, WA, USA vessel Riviera Stand Up Paddleboard propulsion Paddle

Team Wave Forager

team members Ken Deem hometown Tacoma, WA, USA vessel Maas 24, Monohull propulsion Oars

Team Way Two Close

team members Tyler Peterson, Greg Spooner hometown Burien, WA, USA vessel Open Water Rowing double propulsion Oars what about your team are you proud of? The light sheen of sunblock regardless of the time of day

Team What Else Do You Want

team members Blake Hansen hometown Tacoma, WA, USA vessel Catamaran designed and built at IDEA high school propulsion Pedals

Team Whitehall

team members Diana Lesieur, Peter Vogel hometown Victoria, BC, Canada vessel Whitehall Tango 17 propulsion Oars

Team Wylie C

team members Randall Aldern hometown Port Townsend, WA, USA vessel SUP propulsion Paddle

Team Zissou

team members Dan Hund hometown Seattle, WA, USA vessel Ares outrigger propulsion Paddle