Presented by

Eric Mckenna

H-999 La Bête Noire

Date of birth:
19/10/1984
Place of birth:
Salaberry-de-Valleyfield, QC
Career start:
2016
Class:

H-999 La Bête Noire

Engine:
Primeau - Performance

Biography

What does the name and number of your boat mean?

During my first year of racing, I took part in a charity event. That day, my boat had just been painted and was completely black—no stickers, no numbers. That’s when a friend said to me, “Well, the black beast of regattas.” That stuck with me, and in my second year, I changed the name to La Bête Noire.

What made you want to become a hydroplane driver?

Being a guy from Valleyfield and a regattas enthusiast, I’ve always told myself that one day, I’d like to skipper one… I’ve been going to races since 1988, and it took me 28 years to make this dream come true.

What are your goals for the 2026 season?

Getting used to the new boat, learning how to set it up, and getting comfortable… The rest, if all goes well, will be winning races!

Team

Maxime LemieuxCrew Chief / Spotter
Rémy LeblancSpotter / Backup driver
Karine WilfordPreparing the driver
Adam McKennaTeam member
Luc LafontaineSpotter
Marie-Ève VallièreTeam member
Daniel LamotheTeam member
Maryse ThériaultTeam member
Kaleb McKennaTeam member