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Crew: Peter Kahn and David Kahn
Hometown: Seattle, WA
Vessel: Seaward Passat G3 Kayak
Class: The Muscle Group
Connect: Instagram
Get to know Team 5.1428
First thing first. Why race in WA360?
We have a history of adventure in our family going back generations. Peter’s grandma was an open water swimmer at an early age in Norway. As a teenager, Peter built a wooden canoe with his dad. This is an experience that Peter always wanted to recreate with his kids. Covid lockdown was the opportunity for that to happen and we built a cedar strip canoe. We raced it in the Seventy48 in ’21, ’22, and ’23. Doing something on a bigger scale is something we started thinking about at that time. The time is now.
What’s your connection to these waters?
Having grown up in the PNW near the water we always spent lots of time on the beach, in the water, exploring and adventuring. We are both lifelong skiers and there’s a connection between the mountains and ocean that has always been alluring.
Superpowers. Each crew member gets one. What are they and why?
While on the Pacific Crest Trail Peter was given the trail name “Spotter” for his ability to see things before anyone else. This holds true on the water. He is always first to notice birds, seals, porpoises and landmarks.
David’s super power is the ability to communicate. That could be talking with the seal at our local dock or visiting with the kite boarders on a windy day to discover what app the use to track and predict the wind.
Defend your vessel choice for WA360. What makes it so cool and worthy?
After many clicks on the computer we determined that the Seaward Passat G3 is a fast, seaworthy boat that we could probably find in the greater Seattle area. It is cool because it has yellow accents. It has a storied history in races like the Yukon 1000 river race and R2AK. We have replaced all of the rigging and steering hardware.
What are your adventure qualifications for WA360? What makes you (y’all) cool and capable?
Peter Kahn
2024 – Hiked 1,200+ miles on the Pacific Crest Trail, including lots of planning, decision making and adventures
2023 – Seventy48 Finisher
2022 – Climbed Mt. Rainier
2022 – 50 mile backpack in the Olympic Mountains
2022 – Seventy48 Finisher
2021 – Seventy48 Racer
2021 – 50 plus days canoeing in and around the Puget Sound
2020 – White Pass, Pilot Ridge Loop 30 Miles 8,000 feet backpack
2019 – Mt. Rainier Wonderland Trail 100 miles, 23,000 feet backpacking adventure
2018 – North Cascades backcountry skiing 2 days 5,000 feet
2017 and 2019 – Hurricane Ridge Ride 40 Miles 5,374 feet bike ride
2010 – Mt. Baker Hill Climb 4,350 feet in 22 miles bike ride
2006-2024 – Annual Bike MS Bike Tour 2 Days 175 miles
1973 – One week canoe class Minneapolis parks department
1973 – Boundary Waters canoe trip with my Dad 8 days
1970s – Spent many days sailing, rowing and fishing in a 16’ Traditional Rana Boat
David Kahn
2024 Hiked 12 days on the Pacific Crest Trail, 170+ miles
2021-2024 Numerous days backpacking, ski touring, cycling and trail running.
2021-2023 Seventy48
2022 Ancient Lakes Ultramarathon Trail Race
2020 Ran a marathon
2020 Biked 1,300+ miles and ran 430+ miles
What is going to break?
Let’s say a paddle is going to break (we have a spare). We don’t really want anything else to break.