Lots of mixed emotions with this one… Ultimately, I am disappointed that I did not perform the ride that I had in my head. However, there are lots of things that I am proud of. I am happy with my preparation for the event and proud to say that I Read more…
The skill, determination and hard work shown by these athletes has been an inspiration. What an amazing depth of competition, with the highest levels of technical tricks performed across both the Senior and Junior classes, with new ICF scoring records being both made and broken. You’ve all shown such strength, Read more…
I was not alone. I am so incredibly grateful for the village that supported me to my World Title. Thank you to Dennis Newton. Den, I wouldn’t be anywhere without you and I am so incredibly grateful for your time and support over the last three years! I came to Read more…
That was a crazy week and an incredible finale. Congratulations Hitomi Takaku (Silver) and Ottilie Robinson-Shaw (Gold) for this crazy podium. It’s always a pleasure to paddle in the finals with the legendary Emily Jackson and congratulations to Denise Liane for this wonderful world final! I’m glad I kept the Read more…
Visa Rahkola (National Champion) has been named the Association of Sports Journalists (ASJ) Canoe Sports Athlete of the Year 2021, in recognition of his European Championship success in 2021 (currently ranking him 7th in Europe). Visa now has his focus on the World Championship final and a podium place.
Kayak Session Magazine, said that “both these ladies have been ripping it up this year and both got the same amount of votes. Whether it was through crazy high score rides in Freestyle for Ottie or going fast and hard on steep creeks for Sage, they both represent the best Read more…
We’re thrilled to formally announce James Bebbington (GBR), David Rogers (GBR), Tamsyn McConchie (GBR), and Lane De Meulenaere (BEL) are joining the ASP Team 2021-22. Their athlete bio’s will be appearing on the ASP team page soon. The 2021-2022 ASP athletes… Robert Crowe (GBR), Ottilie Robinson-Shaw (GBR), Gavin Barker (GBR), Read more…
The Sweetwater Skills pages are progressing; you can now find a library of demonstration clips on my YouTube Channel, lots more to follow. Sweetwater Skills content aims to utilise four key environments to develop your skills that form a sliding continuum, these are Home, Land-based, Flat-water and Moving-water. Looking forward Read more…
I’ve just launched the new Sweetwater Skills page starting with the Front Clean Loop. I’ve tried to come at this from a different angle and provide information that will not only benefit those learning to loop, but also those wanting to perform tricks like a clean Mc Nasty. Each skill Read more…
This week I was intending to join the Finnish Freestyle Team for their annual team camp in Finland, Neitikoski, North Karelia. However, due to the current quarantine rules, the camp was run remotely with regular zoom calls and daily catch-ups. It was challenging, although fun too. It’s been amazing to Read more…
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