2007 World Champs wrap up

So the 2007 Freestyle world championships has come to an end. Despite Bus eater only being in for 4 days the event went very well. We had a crazy training day on Tuesday when the organizers had to cram in training for all the nations, which proved hard as many of the competitors had never used the tow in rope before, this meant training was short with not much wave time. I think I managed to get 5 practice rides before my competition rides. I guess it was the same as everyone bar the locals.


Photo by Maggie Crocker

The wave fluctuated quite a bit during the comp, I think it was probably at it's prime on the first and half way through the second day of the comp, by day three it had started to brake and become very piley. At its best the mini bus wave is amazing, the biggest wave I have ever surfed. Every wave move is possible and every move is massive, it is very hard to throw anything small. When bussy backs up and your at the top, it feels like your about to fall of a house, you need take advantage of every pass you can because your never sure when the pile will brake on you, you'll be swallowed and spat out the back.





The competition went very well, with chief judge Emily Wall keeping things on time and running smoothly. All the competitors seemed stoked that the comp was going ahead on bussy and that really showed in their paddling. Some of the rides were out of this world, Billy Harris, Nick Troutman, Peter Csonka, EJ and and many more showed unbelievable control and style. In the women's Ruth Gordon and Tanya Faux really made an impression pushing the limits for female paddling.



When the comp was quickly over on the Friday, it was time to party. A Hawaiian and Red Bull party finished off the event nicely.

To find out more about results and info on the worlds check out. www.worldfreestylekayakingchampionships.com

Check out EJ's winning ride here.

Thank you to 'Wilderness Tours, Matt'Sharky'McGuire, Emily Wall and all the judges, Peter Mears, Team GB, Dave, Terry and Pete, and all else involved.