(2015 ☆ ARCHIVED) Gerrit van Dalfsen - Netherlands

Gerrit van Dalfsen has helped the technological advancement of paddlesports in the Netherlands.

Gerrit van Dalfsen has helped the technological advancement of paddlesports in the Netherlands.

Gerd Serrasolses has proven himself this year to be one of the most formidable racers on the extreme kayaking circuit.

As an international competitor herself, Emma Witherford is dedicated to the progression of canoe freestyle in Great Britain.

He is one of the vital links in the freestyle chain and has helped its progression into the professional sport to which it has now become.

As a victim of child abuse, Damien Rider has bought the issue to the limelight by completing a gruelling 800km paddle board.

Cory Hill has etched his name into the list of ocean paddling's best after a stellar 2015 season.

Confluence Outdoor is one of the largest retail businesses in the paddle sports industry.

CanoeSport has become one of the most visited news websites for sprint canoeing.

Anna Koziskova is the 2015 face of canoe marathon after beating 15-time World Champion Renáta Csay.

At just 15 years old Andrea Herzog made her mark on the international scene.