More about Kelly Blades: 
 

Date of Birth?

July 15th, 1969

Hometown?

New Hudson, MI

How many years have you been paddling?

11 years

How did you start paddling?

Court order

What boats do you paddle?

Capella 163, Cetus, and the Ammo

What countries and oceans have you paddled in?

Coast to Coast in the USA and Canada. The Atlantic, Pacific, and the Sea of Heartbreaks...thanks Johnny Cash!

What is your favorite paddling destination?

I love them all. I could have fun paddling in a mud puddle. Paddling is what you make of it!

Where do you work?

I am the midwest guy for P&H, Pyranha, and Venture Kayaks as well as Snapdragon Skirts. I am also a sponsored paddler for Werner, NRS, and Kokotat.

What meal do you cook the best?

Well, I think we can all agree that I am commonly known for my homemade pies!

What other sports do you do?

I currently study Ju Jutsu although I have been involved in the Martial Arts most of my life. I also enjoy a little known sport called Marga-Yatzee. Marga-Yatzee is simply playing Yatzee and drinking Margareta\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\

What qualifications do you hold?

I am a BCU Coach Level 3, A3 and the Central US Coaching Officer. I am also an ACA Open Water Instructor.

Whats your favourite quote?

I live in a van down by the river

Website:

http://www.kellyblades.com

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