2018 Océane Lucas - France
Growing up in Les Sables d’Olonne, France, Oceane was involved in paddle sports almost before she could walk.
Growing up in Les Sables d’Olonne, France, Oceane was involved in paddle sports almost before she could walk.
She is also the coaching powerhouse behind the most successful slalom paddler of all time - her daughter Jessica Fox.
At only 20 years of age, Martina Satkova is already an international star, with a resume of results most canoeists can only dream of.
Laurence Vincent-Lapointe is arguably one of the most accomplished female sprint canoeists in the world.
This extreme journey saw them paddle over 4000km along canals and rivers through 13 countries.
Julien Billaut is first of all a coach but also publishes podcasts.
With five consecutive European Canoe Marathon Championship titles under his belt, plus a decisive win at the 2018 World Cup, marathon paddler José Ramalho has been on a winning streak for the last few years.
Team River Runner offers weekly paddling sessions in 65 locations across the United States and has helped countless war veterans overcome psychological and physical wounds of war through the healing power of water.