Emmanuel Beauchard

Age: 19
Birthplace: Strasbourg, France
Current Residence: Lyon, France
Occupation: Student in Political Science
Current school/Alma matter: Lyon 2 University
Family: Single
Personal Website/Blog: none

Wildwater Information:
How I started paddling whitewater:
I have paddled with my dad since I was little, but I have only been in a kayak club for 6 years and racing wildwater for 5 years.
The class(es) you race: K-1
National Results: Won the U.S. Team Trials in 2011
Years on the U.S. Wildwater National Team: first (but not the last I hope!)

Personal Information:

• Marital Status: single
• Kids: none
• Height: 5’ 11”
• Weight: 156 lbs
• Music: old school rock, electronics and US rap
• Food Favorites: Mom's lasagna
• What you do to get ready for a race: I replay the race in my head and let the presure come slowly.
• What you do after a race: I think about what i just did and how I can improve.

Equipment:

• Boat: a Tonga from ZBS
• Paddle: blades are ''S'' from CRC and my shaft is a MFTECH, it's 82 inch long
• Helmet: an old Wildwater from my dad
• Spraydeck: my training one is a Sandiline and race one is a Galasport
• Life Jacket: Mad Max
• Paddling Clothes: Everything I can find!
• Shoes: very thin and lightweight plastic
• Favorite energy/food: "Authentic Booster" and "Authentic Recup"
• Other Outdoor Gear: none