Who we are
JOHN and GENE NEWMAN began racing canoes in 1969 during the era of aluminum and fiberglass boats that were manufactured by recreational canoe companies. The following year, John and Gene built their first competition canoe and have been racing and building canoes for competition and recreation for close to 50 years.
MAX EATON first shook hands with the Newmans while racing in the college relay at Canton Canoe Weekend. Twenty years later, Max rediscovered the joy and efficiency of the GRB lineup and hasn’t left the Newmans alone since. Today he enjoys racing, tripping, and sharing as much time as possible on the water with his wife, Kristin, and their two young daughters.
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