Brandon Nelson, Guinness Book of World Record Holder- The farthest distance canoed or kayaked on flat water in 24 hours. On Aug. 20-21, Nelson officially went 244.42 km (or 151.87 miles). Local legend and dynamic speaker, Brandon Nelson, talks about his experience training and ACCOMPLISHING his amazing feat! It’s not to be missed.
Filmed at the 2014 Recreation Northwest EXPO.
Read full story of his accomplishment on Bellingham Herald.com – Nelson’s marathon paddle certified as world record by Guinness
Photo Bellingham Herald – Matt McDonald
Todd Elsworth is one of the many “Mossy-haired lunatics roaming the dripping peninsulas”, described in “I’m Here for the Weather” by Tom Robbins. As executive director, he works to fulfill our mission to teach the health benefits of nature, promote outdoor recreation, and steward the places where we play.
