Yukon River Marathon Paddlers Association

Vision, Values and Mission

 

Vision: a healthy and inspired marathon paddling community

Values: 

i) Respect indigenous culture and Yukon river history

ii) Inclusivity, equality, and fair play

iii) Well-being, safety and environmental stewardship

iv) Youth engagement and community involvement

v) Board transparency and accountability

Mission:

i) To challenge paddlers in a world class wilderness event – the Yukon River Quest

ii) Acknowledge the cultural value and the historical use of Yukon waterways

iii) Support paddling associations, events and training

iv) Promote the Yukon as a paddling destination

 

2019 Officers and Board of Directors

  • President: Peter Coates
  • Vice-President: Deb Bartlette
  • Secretary: Spencer Edelman
  • Treasurer: Lidwien Hanrath
    Directors:
    Jason Biensch
    Stan Fordyce
    Jeff Brady
    Carmen Gustafson
    Roger Hanberg
    Jim Boyde
    Hank Moorlag
    Anne Jessup
    Harry Kern

Life Members

  • John Firth (2003), Past-President 2003
  • Jeff Brady (2003), Past-President 2006-08, Race Marshal 2002, Media Director (2009-present)
  • Harris Cox (2003), Race Marshal 2003-2006
  • Linda Bourassa (2003)
  • Harry Kern (2003), Past President 2014-16.
  • Ingrid Wilcox (2003)
  • Dianne Villeseche (2003)
  • Al Ekholm (2003)
  • Yvonne Harris (2003)
  • Peter Coates (2003), Past-President 2005, Race Marshal 2007, Race Tracker/Results Coordinator (2012-present), President 2019
  • Catherine Pinard (2003)
  • Yukon Canoe & Kayak Club (2003)
  • Stephen Mooney (2004), Past President 2011
  • Valerie Ross (2004)
  • Kerry Newell (2006)
  • Jean-Francois Latour (2006), Past President 2009-10
  • Joe O’Blenis (2008)
  • Ron Bernardin (2009)
  • Daniel Girouard (2011)
  • Joe Evans (2012)
  • Carl Rumscheidt (2012), Past President 2012-13
  • Roger Hanberg (2012), Past President 2017-18, Race Marshal 2011-19.
  • Jason Doucet (2012)
  • Tim Hodgson (2012)
  • Patricia McKenna (2012)
  • Claire Desmarais (2013)
  • Linda Rapp (2013)
  • Al Foster (2014)
  • Thomas de Jager (2015)
  • Don Sundquist (2016)
  • Estrada Tan Partners (2016)
  • Allan Martin (2016)
  • Glen Young (2016)
  • David Hutchison (2016)
  • Anne Clark (2016)
  • Emily Matthews (2017)
  • Dr. Wolfram Scheicher (2017)
  • Stan Fordyce (2018)
  • Deb Bartlette (2018)
  • Lidwien Hanrath (2019)
  • Mia Lee (2019)

Memberships are $20 per year for adults, $10 per year for juniors (18 & under) • Life Memberships are $100 

To become a member click here.