Sunday the 2nd of April saw Aberdeen University Canoe Club host their 8th North Esk race, and what a day it was!
Category Archive: Competition Reports
Reports from the competions the Pyranha world team has been competing in.
14
Apr
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 …
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…
14
Feb
Adidas Sickline: Reloaded
When the Adidas Sickline still existed, I always wanted to participate. Unfortunately, the race was always in the middle of the exam period. When it was announced that the race would be held again with new organizers and a new name, it was clear to me that I had to participate.
27
Jan
Laura Hofberger has her eyes on the prize…
We caught up with Laura Hofberger to look back on her win at the Oetz Trophy in 2021 and find out how she’s carrying some of that insight forward to defend her title this year!
06
Oct
Ripping it Up in Extreme Slalom
The 2021 ICF Canoe Slalom World Championships took place in Bratislava, Slovakia recently, and despite a strong showing in Extreme Slalom from athletes paddling other manufacturers’ boats, the Ripper still came out on top!
02
Aug
NFC 2021
This is the best race that I go to. Over the years I have been to so many races and freestyle competitions, but NFC just stands out in the crowd. The energy of this event is just unmatched in my opinion. From the top of the ramp you can basically see the entire race course. …
11
Mar
Galway Fest 2020
This weekend saw the ninth year of Galway Fest, and what a weekend it was! Team Paddler, Sal Montgomery headed across the pond to check out what it’s all about… Over in the West of Ireland, an amazing community of paddlers dedicate a huge amount of time and effort into putting on this yearly gathering …
18
Oct
Summer Fun
2019 has been the best year in my short kayaking experience. I’m 14 and this year has been the one where I finally started to push myself to try new disciplines and develop my white water skills.