Jane Koopman

Name: Jane Koopman
DOB: 9/25/87
Hometown: I grew up in California but Maine is home base now. 
Favorite home runs and rapids: Sandy Stream (California Dreaming), Gulf Hagas (Turnstile) and the Penobscot (The Cribworks), Madison Wave on the Kennebec -Maine.  
Other favorites: Futaleufu - Chile, Lachine – Quebec, The Ottawa, The Gauley – West Virginia,
Creek boat: Karma M
Playboat: Stoked on my Rockstar M
Accomplishments:
2012 and 2014 Women’s Maine Whitewater Champion, 2013 2^nd place
2014 Smalls Falls Creek Race – 1^st place women’s and 4^th Place overall
 How I started kayaking: I got the kayaking bug on a brief program in high school but credit the Bowdoin College Outing Club for really pushing me and giving me the opportunity to paddle on a regular basis. I also sailed competitively throughout college but ended up quitting the sailing team so that I could dedicate more time to kayaking. I haven't looked back. 
 Why I love paddling:

• The dynamic river playground and the puzzles its rapids present.
• The people with whom I get to share eddies.
• The unique and spectacular places I get to see from the river and travel to to paddle.
• The fun and the challenge!

Other sports: Snowboarding/skiing and horseback riding