(2015 ☆ ARCHIVED) Mariann Saether - Norway

Women's Adidas Sickline extreme kayak World Champion, big-waterfall paddler and slalomist for Norway.

Women's Adidas Sickline extreme kayak World Champion, big-waterfall paddler and slalomist for Norway.

Madawaska Kanu centre and OWL rafting are two of the oldest commercial outfitters in the world.

Luca Homonnai is one to watch out for after becoming a double World Champion in 2015.

8 World Championships; 23-year-old Laurence Vincent-Lapointe is arguably the most accomplished female sprint canoeists in the world.

The future of white water in Idaho is looking very healthy thanks to Kelly's White Water Park and Academy.

Paddlesports have moved to the land thanks to KayakPros new Dragon Trike and Road Kayak.

A paddle sports magazine for German speaking countries and one of the oldest paddle sports magazines.

Kalman Petrovics's selflessness and passion for canoe/kayak in Hungary is second to none.

Jeanette Chippington is the most successful paracanoeist ever with 9 World Championships to her name.

Jakub Grigar became a double World Junior Champion after winning the K1 slalom at this year's World Championships.