Kickapoo River Overall Fastest Known Paddle: TBD

Upcoming attempt:

Isaac Varde, 41, of Tomah, WI

May 2, 2026

111 miles

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Live tracker: https://maps.findmespot.com/s/Y9Y2#history/assets

Follow along on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChTLJuk5rREAq1x86dmNsAw

Start: Bridge 1 Canoe Landing, Ontario, WI

Finish: Wauzeka boat landing, Wauzeka, WI

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Boat: 14’ Mad River Freedom Solo canoe

About Isaac: Born and raised in Hawaii, I was introduced to paddling at an early age; experienced in outrigger canoes, stand-up paddle boarding, and prone paddle boards (long surf boards). Fell in love with traditional canoeing when I meet my wife in MN. I have since paddled the entire length of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area several times (Setting a personal record of 83 hours over a 210 mile route; to include the infamous 9-mile grand portage.