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Risa Shimoda

Risa Shimoda has been one of the most prolific river stewardship organizers for grassroots advocacy, freestyle paddling, and whitewater park promotion in the history of kayaking in the United States.

Helen Brownlee

Helen Brownlee has dedicated her life to the sport of canoeing and has been involved in shaping its progress internationally and at home in Australia for well over thirty years.

Theo Bock

Theo Bock was renowned in his day as Germany’s first river explorer, an accomplished racer, and the organizer of the first German National Championships.

Mikey Abbott

Mikey Abbott is paddling’s first truly global adventurer.  Few have gone as far as he who has opened up whole regions and inspired so many to find their passport and seek new adventures. 

Michal Martikan

Michal Martikan has firmly established himself as one of the best C-1 paddlers of all time beginning with his arrival on the international scene at 16 as the youngest winner of a World Cup slalom canoeing event.