Goran Gustanvasson: Paddling the Yukon

Göran Gustavsson - Yukon River Quest. 

We caught up with epic adventurer and competitor across the SUP globe - Göran Gustavsson.  He is currently paddling the Yukon, a marathon length race of 715km/444 miles from Whitehorse to Dawson City, Yukon.  From training, to flying, he has all the right Red kit for this epic adventure alongside his trusty board, the Voyager 12’6’’.  

Follow his journey now: instagram.com/gossa68/ 

What was your training like for the Yukon? 

My training has been going to plan, it is important to do a little bit of training each week, mostly SUP.  My training sessions are about 10 - 15 km 4 or 5 times a week. In addition, to this I do lots of swimming and go on long walks. I make sure my Elite board, is full of my gear that im taking inorder to paddle the Yukon, so i can test paddle that board with my kit.  My kit is about 20kg, the board can absolutely handle that (unless there is some crosswind, which might make it heavy).  The Yukon requires a lot of training but needs plenty of preparation; what clothes do i need, what food, the spare parts so there is alot to get ready, for the 22nd June.  I also did most of my training on the Elite but have decided to race the Voyager 12’6’’ instead! 

I have been preparing for the Yukon for 6 months, and researching what exactly the kit is that i need and putting in some hardcore miles, i feel ready for the challenge.  I have a 30 hour journey ahead of me before i reach Whitehoar’s Yukon Canada.  Once in place, i have four days of preparation an getting to know the area and chat to people to try and get some good tips when out on the water.