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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 …
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!