Raymond, Schultz win 2025 Battle of the Paddles

Courtesy Photo Tanya Raymond paddles in the Thunder Bay River during the 2025 Battle of the Paddles in Alpena. Raymond won the kayak race.
ALPENA — Tanya Raymond won the kayak race at the 2025 Battle of the Paddles on Aug. 15 in Alpena, and Cassie Schultz won the stand-up paddleboard race.
The event was organized by the Dork Brothers Racing Team of Alpena.
Here are the full results:
1. Tanya Raymond — F69, 10.41, Kayak
2. Parker Vuke — M39, 11.07, Kayak

Courtesy Photo Cassie Schultz won the stand-up paddleboard race in the Thunder Bay River during the 2025 Battle of the Paddles in Alpena.
3. Guy Kaminski — M65, 11.09, Kayak
4. Cassie Schultz — F38, 14.05, SUP
5. Jim Hills — M62, 14.26, SUP
6. Sam Dehaan — M34, 14.32, SUP
7. Elke Nordeen — F31, 14.50, Kayak
8. Walker Hills — M28, 15.52, SUP
9. Abby Hills — F31, 16.14, SUP
10. Sarah Morrison — F43, 16.28, SUP
11. Jodie Herron — F59, 17.00, SUP
12. Nicki Janisch — F53, 7.10, SUP
13. Amy Schultz– F50, 17.35, SUP
- Courtesy Photo Tanya Raymond paddles in the Thunder Bay River during the 2025 Battle of the Paddles in Alpena. Raymond won the kayak race.
- Courtesy Photo Cassie Schultz won the stand-up paddleboard race in the Thunder Bay River during the 2025 Battle of the Paddles in Alpena.