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Category Archive: Competition Reports

Reports from the competions the Pyranha world team has been competing in.

10
Jun

Nascar Racing with Plastic Kayaks: Finn Blackburn’s Road to Team USA.

[Finn] borrowed the boat and duct-taped it between each run. He borrowed the skirt, the paddle, the PFD, and the helmet. He began to learn how a man-made course felt, and how the gates worked. He didn’t win. He rolled and he swam. The new kid just kept showing up. He didn’t finish last, but he was nowhere near first in his 20-year-old sinking boat. 

24
Jul

Tryweryn Festival 2023

he Tryweryn Festival is an exciting fun-filled event, located in Bala at The National Whitewater Centre. This awesome event is jam-packed full of events, from heart racing competitions to chilled events for everyone to have fun.

07
Jul

King of the Alps 2023

At the beginning of June every year, the quiet mountain village Moos in Passeier comes alive as the best kayakers from across to globe come to compete for King and Queen of the Alps…

05
Jul

Valsesia River Festival 2023

Strong sunshine and humidity caused heavy thunderstorms to roll through the valley every afternoon, which kept the rivers at great flows. The kayaking in the valley really is incredible when levels are good.

03
Jul

MisoXperience 2023

Standing on top of the podium, I tried to ready myself for the inevitable Sambi shower. I flicked up the hood of my rain jacket, thinking it would protect me from the worst of the spray. Elena, however, had other ideas and aimed her shaken-up bottle straight at my face…

08
Jun

CIWW Paddlefest

Springtime in Cardiff is always an exciting time of the year as it’s the date for the CIWW Paddle Fest…

14
Apr

N’Esk Race 2023

Sunday the 2nd of April saw Aberdeen University Canoe Club host their 8th North Esk race, and what a day it was!

08
Apr

Little White Salmon Race 2023

Cook-Underwood, WA, USA – March 25, 2023 by James McLeod Bingen Theater [o] River Hoomans I’ll preface this write-up with a disclaimer: This may be more of an opinion editorial than a race report. But then again, show me a kayaker that doesn’t also have an opinion! (Long live the option to comment below!) Can …

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24
Mar

Galway Fest 2023: “A wonderful, yet emotional rollercoaster.”

Huge thanks and shout out to Aoife, Barry, and the rest of the team, who bring so much positivity to the paddling community both in Ireland and worldwide. We look forward to seeing you at Galway Fest 2024!

12
Aug

A Triumphant Return!

When we learnt that Extreme Slalom had gained a foothold in the 2024 Olympic Games, we decided it was the right time for a committed and decisive return to our roots…

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