(2017 ☆ ARCHIVED) Vit Prindis - Czech Republic
The most decorated male slalom paddler of the season, Czech Republic's Vít Přindiš, has had an exceptional year on the water.
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(2017 ☆ ARCHIVED) Tom Liebscher - Germany
Tom Liebscher has established himself as one of the best sprint kayakers in the world after winning two gold medals at this years World Championships.
(2017 ☆ ARCHIVED) The Paddler Ezine - Peter Tranter
The Paddler Ezine is Peter Tranter's thirst for adventure put into words. As a result, it is becoming one of the biggest digital magazines for recreational paddlers worldwide.
(2017 ☆ ARCHIVED) The Molokai Challenge - USA
The Molokai Challenge, originally named Kanaka Ikaika, is a true test of paddling skill, endurance and knowledge of ocean surfing.
(2017 ☆ ARCHIVED) Tamas Buday Sr - Hungary
In a career that spans more than four decades, Tamas Buday Sr. has devoted his life to sprint canoeing as an athlete, coach and mentor.
(2017 ☆ ARCHIVED) Sue Natoli - Australia
For two decades, Sue Natoli has been actively involved in local, national and international Canoe Slalom events.
(2017 ☆ ARCHIVED) Sandy Robson - Australia
Sandy Robson devoted five and a half years of her life to replicate the epic 23,000km sea-kayak journey from Germany to Australia that Oskar Speck completed in the 1930's.
(2017 ☆ ARCHIVED) Rachel Clarke - New Zealand
Rachel Clarke is quickly becoming one of the most accomplished females in the history of Ocean Ski racing.
(2017 ☆ ARCHIVED) Polly Green - New Zealand
Flair Films Producer, Polly Green, comes from the world of paddlesports but has a broader humanitarian interest, which has seen her films become hugely successful worldwide.
(2017 ☆ ARCHIVED) Peter Kauzer Senior - Slovenia
As a formidable paddler himself, Peter Kauzer Senior has become one of the most respected canoe slalom coaches in the world.