Rio mayor says Olympic work on time despite worker layoffs
Rio de Janeiro's mayor has dismissed reports that layoffs of construction workers at one of the main 2016 Olympic sites could result in potentially damaging delays.
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Slalom World Championships La Seu d’Urgell, Spain 2009.
Slalom World Championships La Seu d'Urgell, Spain 2009. Almost five years ago but still a great edit!
RESPONSE TO OUTSIDE MAGAZINE ARTICLE “A GLORIOUS WAY TO DIE”
I appreciate that Outside Magazine put resources forward to publish something on the Whitewater Grand Prix, and I do believe there is merit in some of the pictures painted in the article — but — the title, the focused theme of alcohol, the article undertones, and the photo & pull quote selection seem to portray the event as a frivolous, foolhardy and forlorn endeavour.
A glorious way to die - Kayaking’s Wildest Competition
The Whitewater Grand Prix is paddling's most insane event, a scrappy, alcohol-soaked gauntlet that sends competitors down some of the most fearsome rapids in the world. It's so dangerous and spectator-unfriendly that many sponsors won't go anywhere near it. But it might be exactly what the struggling sport needs.
Race-off K4 (canoe sprint) - M4 (rowing)
Almost 1.5 year ago but what a race! Race-off Rowing (M4) - Kayaking (K4)
Newsletter Sportscene
In the past few months we have been experimenting with augmented reality and several styles of video creation for the different paddlesports. Even if the production does not concern your discipline it might be interesting to watch and see how it can help you to showcase your discipline, event or yourself.
Para-kayaker Curtis McGrath aiming for Rio after Afghan IED incident
From the moment a bomb took Curtis McGrath's legs in Afghanistan two and a half years ago, he resolved to stand on top of the podium at next year's Rio Paralympics.
SUP Racing in Lanes, good news or bad news?
Interesting race format chosen by the organizers of the Australian Flatwater SUPFest. Based on what is going in Rowing and Flat Water Canoeing/Kayaking, paddlers race against each other in lanes, for various distances (200 m and 1000m).
Kayaking in Papua New Guinea: adventures in paradise
The Tigak archipelago stretches into the Pacific off the east of Papua New Guinea, all the way to a tiny island inhabited by a happy couple only too glad of its ghostly reputation.
The Five Paths To Being the Best at Anything
I’ve posted a lot about becoming the best in your field. Looking back, what are the most successful methods for getting there?
When Failure Is Not an Option: Creating Excellence in Sport Through Insights From Special Forces
Sport presents elite athletes with numerous physical and psychological challenges. According to Professor Vincent Walsh,1 only a soldier in combat is presented with a more challenging activity for the human brain. Both sport and combat require physical preparation, mental focus, and emotional control.
The New Science Behind Low-Carb Training
Runners who do intense workouts on no carbs tend to experience weakness, fatigue, and poor performance. But a new strategy called “sleeping low” might give athletes the same edge—without the suffering.
Sports Minister opens new Elite Training Centre for Canoe Sprint as paddlers prepare for Rio
Britain’s top Canoe Sprint athletes returned for their warm weather training camp in Brazil this week in time to celebrate the opening of their new elite training centre at Dorney Lake near Windsor.
Breaking bad news for Olympian Nathan Baggaley: pleads guilty to making meth
Nathan Baggaley, a former kayaking world champion, has pleaded guilty to manufacturing methamphetamine.
Athlete video Olympic gold medalist Daniele Molmenti
Athlete video London 2012 Olympic gold medalist Daniele Molmenti
Ten Things Parents of Athletes Should Know
Nobody wants your child to succeed in the athletic process more than you do. Years of sacrifice and preparation. Untold moments of character building. Hours upon hours of academic help. You’ve worked hard to prepare your student athlete for this moment. Don’t let all that hard work go to waste: Even the most well-intention-ed parent can make one of several common mistakes, its hard to find the line of being protective and over protective.
‘GB Olympic hopes boosted by hosting world championships’
The slalom canoeing World Championships 2015 will be held in England and Olympian Fiona Pennie believes it will improve the chances of Olympic qualification for the Great Britain team.
Garrett gets $2.24 million bill for canoe races
The lack of corporate sponsorships for international canoe races this past September at McHenry has caused Garrett County to pay $2.24 million that had not been anticipated.
Uncompromising | Emily Jackson | TEDxVail
Emily Jackson - A 2-time World Champion Freestyle Kayaker is a mother, wife and team manager for Jackson Kayak who shares her secrets to becoming a champion and developing an Uncompromising voice in the world.
Should Athletes Eat Fat or Carbs?
Can a high-fat diet also be a high-performance diet? Most people who exercise or compete in endurance sports would probably answer no. For decades, recreational and competitive athletes have stoutly believed that we should — even must — consume a diet rich in carbohydrates to fuel exertion. The conventional wisdom has been to avoid fatty foods because they are an inefficient fuel source and could lead to weight gain.
Waters in great shape for 2015 para-canoe season
Heading into the 2015 season, Canadian para-canoeist Dave Waters believes he in better shape than ever and is keen to impress at August’s World Championships in Milan, Italy.
Improving Kiwi paddler Lisa Carrington sends out warning to canoe sprint rivals
Lisa Carrington's rivals should be alarmed by her goals this year. The 2012 Olympic champion won gold and silver at last year's canoe sprint world championships but that still wasn't good enough.
Dolomiti Water Park - A brand new €15m rafting, canoeing and climbing venue in Italy
The preliminary work for the construction of the 'Dolomiti Water Park' in Italy, a venue which will serve as a hub for water sports in the region, is underway. At an estimated investment of 15 million euros, this ambitious project will utilise existing structures in what was once an industrial complex.
How to be an ambassador of sport and champion in life
Being the best athlete you can be is not only about your performance on the field of play, it is also about how you perform off the field of play.
IPC announces Rio 2016 canoe medal events
The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) has announced the six medal events that will be contested in canoe’s debut at the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.
PADDLING WITH CAMERA GEAR
To be a great whitewater kayak photographer you must be a participant in the sport as well. Due to the nature of kayaking—the isolation of rivers—photographers must paddle to remote locations, carrying with them all the gear they need to ensure evocative images make their way into magazine and onto screens.
15 tasty ways to eat breakfast like an Olympian
Some say that breakfast is the most important meal of the day! These 15 yummy pics will fuel your day just like an Olympian.
Rio 2016 Olympic Games canoe slalom venue on course to be ‘wonderful’ says ICF
The canoe slalom venue for the Rio 2016 Olympic Games will be “absolutely wonderful” according to the International Canoe Federation (ICF), which was in the city to monitor construction again this week. The Whitewater Stadium course in Deodoro is one of the most complex new builds in the Rio 2016 project, but the International Federation praised the progress being made and said work was “on schedule”.
‘Press Play’ - Video with Jana Dukatova
Even in my free time the sun, water and sport are chasing me. Check out my new video “Press Play” by Jopy.
IPC to eliminate need to classify athletes at a Paralympic Games
IPC hopes by introducing a “zero classification” policy no athlete will need to be classified at a Paralympic Games.