1997 Paddling 
Adapter World Rankings
Our 1997 times and rankings are for 1,000 meter sprints on the Paddling Adapter. Some 1997 half-hour paddle results are listed below; we began ranking them in '98. Many of the categories, defined by gender, age, and weight, are represented here. For the age and weight breakdowns, see below. Use these shortcuts to the Women's Rankings, and to the 1998 Rankings.

1997 MEN'S 1,000 METER SPRINTS

CLASS RANK LAST NAME FIRST NAME CITY STATE AGE 1000M
TIME
RANK
OVERALL
Medium 18-29 1 Kuiper Allen   HI 29 4:38.0 11
Light 30-39 1 Choiniere Guy   VT 31 5:04.8 17
Medium 30-39 1 Mashtare Mike Essex Junction VT 36 4:37.6 9
  2 Cordi Mike   HI 35 4:45.2 12
  3 Rockefeller Mike Saranac NY 33 4:50.7 13
  4 Pallettieri Robert   HI 36 4:53.1 14
  5 Princen Glenn   HI 30 5:52.7 25
Heavy 30-39 1 Stork Tom Arlington VA 33 3:56.5 2
  2 Martinson Milton   HI 37 4:37.4 8
Medium 40-49 1 Gerlack Bill Westford VT 46 5:01.6 15
  2 Miller Moe St Albans Bay VT 45 5:08.7 19
  3 Farr Peter Johnson VT 47 5:14.8 22
Heavy 40-49 1 Dougherty Tim Viejo CA 40 3:54.4 1
  2 Morris Bob Laguna Niguel CA 45 4:28.0 3
  3 Mahoney Robert   HI 45 4:32.7 4
  4 Hoonan Robert   HI 43 4:35.6 6
  5 Yarnell Clyde Swanton VT 43 4:37.7 10
  6 Searles Sigh Wolcott VT 47 5:05.5 18
  7 Brenner Hugh   HI 47 5:19.4 23
Medium 50-59 1 Ryan Patrick   HI 59 5:03.7 16
  2 Hylkema Jim   HI 59 5:14.0 21
Unlimited 50-59 1 Hogin Steve   HI 54 4:35.0 5
Medium 60-69 1 Martin Bill   HI 61 5:11.6 20
Heavy 60-69 1 Monahan Bill Kula HI 67 4:37.3 7
  2 Zelk Tom   HI 62 5:24.6 24


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1997 WOMEN'S 1,000 METER SPRINTS

CLASS RANK LAST NAME FIRST NAME CITY STATE AGE 1000M
TIME
RANK
OVERALL
Medium 18-29 1 Akina Cherrie   HI 29 6:47.1 8
Heavy 18-29 1 Zook Cheryl Washington DC 27 4:57.0 1
  2 Hirkley Colleen   HI 28 6:03.3 4
Medium 30-39 1 Dewitt Lynda Stowe VT 34 7:01.2 11
Heavy 30-39 1 McAndrew Hope Hardwick VT 35 6:14.0 6
Medium 40-49 1 Pennisi Liz Washington DC 42 5:46.0 2
  2 Yarnell Mary Lou Swanton VT 44 5:47.0 3
  3 McHugh Carol Swanton VT 43 6:07.6 5
  4 Vaky Bonnie   HI 41 6:53.4 10
Heavy 50-59 1 Conboy Linda   HI 54 6:51.2 9
Unlimited 50-59 1 Akiona Mary   HI 50 6:34.1 7


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1997 HALF-HOUR PADDLE DISTANCES

In addition to the 1,000 meter times, we have results for half-hour paddles, listed below. For marathon and outrigger paddlers, the 30-minute paddle is a more practical comparison.
Last name First Name Sex Age Wt Class 1/2 Hr Distance
Stork Tom M 33 Hvy 7015m
McAndrew Mark M 45 Med 6248m
Simpson Vern M 50 Hvy 4941m
Zook Cheryl F 27 Hvy 5626m
Dreisback Jan F 36 Lt 5095m
O'Connell Ruth F 34 Hvy 4982m


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RACE CATEGORIES:

Race categories are determined by gender, weight, and age, as follows:

Weight Classes:
LIGHT MEDIUM HEAVY UNLIMITED
MEN: <150 150-180 >180-210 >210
WOMEN: <110 110-140 >140-170 >170

Age Classes:
<18 18-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60-69 70-79 80+


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HOW TO ENTER YOUR TIME/DISTANCE FOR THE 2002 RANKINGS:

 Submit, send, email or fax your entry. The damper on your rower may be set anywhere you choose, but must remain the same for the entire piece. You might want to experiment beforehand to see which setting is the most efficient for you. In order to be entered into the 2001 Paddling Adapter World Rankings, your entry must arrive at Vermont Waterways by May 1, 2002. To enter the 2002 Rankings, you must use a Vermont Waterways Canoe Paddling Adapter.


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