(2015 ☆ ARCHIVED) Mariann Saether - Norway
Women's Adidas Sickline extreme kayak World Champion, big-waterfall paddler and slalomist for Norway.
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(2015 ☆ ARCHIVED) Madawaska Kanu Centre - Canada
Madawaska Kanu centre and OWL rafting are two of the oldest commercial outfitters in the world.
(2015 ☆ ARCHIVED) Luca Homonnai - Hungary
Luca Homonnai is one to watch out for after becoming a double World Champion in 2015.
(2015 ☆ ARCHIVED) Laurence Vincent-Lapointe - Canada
8 World Championships; 23-year-old Laurence Vincent-Lapointe is arguably the most accomplished female sprint canoeists in the world.
(2015 ☆ ARCHIVED) Kelly’s Whitewater Park - USA
The future of white water in Idaho is looking very healthy thanks to Kelly's White Water Park and Academy.
(2015 ☆ ARCHIVED) KayakPro Dragon Trike and Road Kayak
Paddlesports have moved to the land thanks to KayakPros new Dragon Trike and Road Kayak.
(2015 ☆ ARCHIVED) KANU Magazin - German Speaking Countries
A paddle sports magazine for German speaking countries and one of the oldest paddle sports magazines.
(2015 ☆ ARCHIVED) Kálmán Petrovics - Hungary
Kalman Petrovics's selflessness and passion for canoe/kayak in Hungary is second to none.
(2015 ☆ ARCHIVED) Jeanette Chippington - Great Britain
Jeanette Chippington is the most successful paracanoeist ever with 9 World Championships to her name.
(2015 ☆ ARCHIVED) Jakub Grigar - Slovakia
Jakub Grigar became a double World Junior Champion after winning the K1 slalom at this year's World Championships.