Mark Wendolowski

Age: 35
Birthplace: Northampton, MA
Current Residence: Northampton, MA
Occupation: Instructor at Smith Vocational and Agricultural High School in Northampton, MA. Serving on the Board of Directors and Kayak Instructor for Holyoke Rows in Holyoke, MA
Current school/Alma matter: Westfield State College pursuing Occupational Education Degree.
Family: : My wife Alicia, 10 year old son Zane and my 12 year old daughter Juletha sharing our house with our boarder collie Ginger and beagle Penny.
Personal Website: none

Wildwater Information:
How I started paddling wildwater:
I started paddling whitewater recreationally 10 years ago then raced some local whitewater races. Raced competitive kayak marathons for the last three years.

The class(es) you race: K-1

National Results (team trials and nationals): 2006 ACA Whitewater K-1 National Champion, 2008 USACK K-2 Marathon Team Trials Winner, 2008 Lake Placid International Regatta 10,000 Mater Masters 2nd place, 2008 USCA Nationals K-1 Marathon 4th place, 2008 USCA Nationals C-1 Unlimited Champion, 2009 USCA K-1 500 Meter Champion, 2nd place K-1 2008 Mayors Cup.

Years on US Wildwater National Team: This is my first year

Other Paddling/Sports/Hobbies:
Road Biking, Running and Cross Country Skiing

Personal Information:

• Marital Status: To Alicia Wendolowski for 12 Years
• Kids: Zane and Juletha.
• Height: 5’ 9”
• Weight: 190
• Music: : Metallica, Allman Brothers, Old Crow Medicine Show, Yonder Mountain String Band
• Food Favorites: Spanish Chicken and Rice
• What you do to get ready for a race: Eat a banana, short run.
• What you do after a race: Reflect, Relax with friends

Equipment:

• Boat (Make/model): Zastera GG Dynamic K-1
• Paddle: Fast Kayak Flyer #8, Kayak Pro Mid Wing
• Helmet: Pro-Tec Ace
• Life Jacket: MTI
• Paddling Clothes: IR Long Sleeve
• Car: 2005 Ford F-150
• Favorite energy bar/food: Home Made Morning Glory Muffin