JAKE LINLEY
BIO
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AGE: 44
RACING YEARS: 5
HOMETOWN: Washington, CT
CURRENT RESIDENCE: Washington, CT
FAVORITE RACE: Narragansett Waterman Eco-challenge Narragansett beach, RI
OCCUPATION: Master of the Custodial arts/maintenance worker
ACHIEVEMENTS: Two time completion of the Cape Cod Bay Challenge. 28 mile+ crossing from Plymouth to Wellfleet, MA. 2015-2017
Paddle Skedattle Hamilton reservoir 2020 7 miles 1st place Hamilton, MA
Paddle battle 2020 3 miles 1st place Bridgton, ME. Waterman Eco Challenge 2019 3 miles 1st place Narragansett, RI Charles Island SUP Cup 2019 5.5 miles 3rd place Milford, CT
GOAL FOR SEASON: To be able to stand on a start line with other racers and hear that buzzer go off! Working on paddle techniques as well as positioning on the board during technical maneuvers. Understanding how to fuel myself for optimal performance!
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PETS: Vizsla. Her name is Gidget
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Grew up a small town country kid. Hunting, fishing, canoeing and hiking were my athletic building blocks . I attended Shepaug Valley High School and played soccer, basketball and baseball. College years were in West Virginia at Davis & Elkins college. I played division two baseball for the Senators as a pitcher. Post college I found it difficult to find sports that provided that competitive feel. I knew I needed that adrenaline in my life. I tried a paddle board rental on a trip to Puerto Rico in 2013. Upon returning, I found that there were options to race paddle boards. From that moment on, I was hooked. I had found a sport that allows me to be outside in nature, constantly improving my overall fitness and provide that white knuckle action I thrive on.
