The Paddler
Marcus has been paddling in sea kayaks for the past 6 years. In 2009 Marcus became the first kayaker to ever successfully circumnavigate the Falkland Islands, a trip of over 680 Miles in 22 days. In 2007 Marcus circumnavigated Ireland as a fundraiser for the Royal National Lifeboat Association, a trip of over 1,100 Miles in 42 days. Other expeditions brought Marcus to Tierra Del Fuego (2010), Iceland (2008), the South and West Coast of Australia (2007) and Patagonia/Chile (2006).
When not guiding or coaching for Eric Stiller's Manhattan Kayak Co., Marcus volunteers for the kayaking chapter of Achilles, an organization dedicated to work with disabled athletes.
Marcus came in first place in his class in the NYC Mayors Cup races in 2009, 2007 and 2006, first place in his class at the 2008 NY Hudson Highlands Greenway Triathlon, and won the 1st prize in the 2008 Polarguard/Northface Adventure Contest.
In 2010 Marcus gave presentations about his past expeditions at kayak festivals all over the US, such as the PaddleSports Show, NJ, and at the East Coast Canoe and Kayak Festival in Charleston, SC.
Marcus' trips have been covered by Outside Magazine, Adventure Kayak Magazine, Sea Kayaker Magazine, the Explorer's Club Journal, Ocean Paddler Magazine (UK), See Kayaker Magazine (Germany), among others.
Recent Press:
- Tierra Del Fuego Expedition (9 pages) Ocean Paddler Magazine, issue #20, May 2010
- Kayaker profile in Adventure Kayak Magazine, to read, click here.