Tag Archives: European Championships – Canoeing

Presentation, Presentation, Presentation

This time last week we were all getting ready for the British Indoor Kayak Championships. Although the event is scorned by some  sprint racing purists,  there is no doubt, that the presentation of the event was a great way to … Continue reading

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Controversial decisions at World Canoe congress

 It’s at this time of year, when the dust has settled on the last season and the daily grind of training starts all over again, that the ICF (International Canoe Federation)  representatives, make significant decisions on the sport. Alan Williams … Continue reading

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Brabants is bounding back

Tim Brabants love affair with the sport of canoeing continues. His second coming back into the sport, since Febrauary 2010 seems to be going to plan ………… Continue reading

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New kid on the block, looks forward to Spanish Inquisition

Richard Jefferies  will race his first Senior European Championships this weekend in Spain. Not bad progress for an athlete who only started the sport 2 years 6 months ago. Recruited through a  UK Sport  campaign called ‘Sporting Giants’  it was an intensive ‘submersion course’ in … Continue reading

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A Nation expects……. European Championships beckon

On 2-4 July, the  GB canoe sprint team will compete at the  European Championships in  Spain.  We expect medals……… Over the last decade, GB team success has been predominantly led by triple Olympian and Gold medal winner Dr Tim Brabants MBE – this … Continue reading

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