Gorge Canoe Club
The Gorge Canoe Club (GCC), founded in 2021, teaches water safety, paddling techniques, and teamwork in outrigger canoeing to people of all abilities. It promotes health, fitness, and competition while fostering recreation, cultural education, and community engagement. The club also emphasizes building healthy habits through gym workouts, including ERG training, to complement paddling activities and support overall fitness.
World Erg Challenge Participants
| Pos. | Athlete | Age | Location | Country | Challenge |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Val Stepanchuk | 44 | Cascade Locks, OR | USA | 371,087 |
| 6 | Heather Weaver | 46 | USA | 300,107 | |
| 2 | Jerrod Daniel | 50 | Cascade Locks , OR | USA | 227,907 |
| 3 | Jessie Nance | 45 | USA | 200,699 | |
| 9 | Saul Dobson | 56 | USA | 66,264 | |
| 7 | Mitchell Blackburn | 44 | Cascade Locks, OR | USA | 60,054 |
| 8 | Vicki Mills | 59 | USA | 35,843 | |
| 12 | Jimi Spoto | 39 | USA | 32,872 | |
| 5 | Torri Lehman | 53 | USA | 30,153 | |
| 4 | Janice Crane | 37 | USA | 23,920 | |
| 13 | Maddie Spoto | 39 | USA | 18,977 | |
| 10 | Wes Huston | 47 | USA | 17,858 | |
| 11 | Chris Matlock | 44 | USA | 10,449 |