Freestyle kayaking recently showcased on Sky Sports as part of the Go Canoe World Championship slalom and sprint kayaking production. I was invited to introduce Slalom Olympic medalist Helen Reeves to the sport and demonstrate our awesome sport.

Congratulations to British Canoeing pair Tim Lodge and Claire O’Hara, who have been appointed onto the ICF athlete Committee. Tim Lodge, who competed at the 2015 World Championships in Milan, takes up a Paracanoe position on the committee, whilst two time canoe freestyle World Champion Claire O’Hara occupies her discipline’s place. The ICF Executive Committee and Board of Directors confirmed Tim and Claire alongside another two athletes who cover canoe marathon and the second