2022 Reel World (Vol.7)

Thanks to all 35 paddlers who entered the contest and the few guest stars featuring in this annual best of whitewater kayaking. Legends all!

Reel World Vol.7 Highlights – ANNUAL BEST OF WHITEWATER KAYAKING

Bren Orton winner of the NRS 2022 Reel World video contest produced by kayak session magazine

REEL WORLD Vol.7 – Final Results

Follow US paddler Kurt Zontek throughout 2022!: "This year I had the goal of running as many of the classic drops of the Pacific Northwest as I could... I was lucky to get 22 new rivers and lots of new waterfalls! Thank you to so many friends for showing me down these beautiful rivers with special thanks to Nathan Bond, Spencer Beck, and Soma Smith for all of their inspiration and help along the way. This year was the most fun yet! Music Awnaw by Nappy Roots." Category: Pro Locations: Washington USA, Oregon USA, Alaska USA, BC Canada

REEL WORLD Vol.7 – #34 Kurt Zontek (USA)

Follow Eirik Hansen throughout 2022: "I don't know how many times in 2022 i said: "Thats the biggest stuff ever, holy shit thats so sick or this has got to be the best day ever". This has been my biggest year of kayaking yet, logging countless hours on the rivers of the world. I started out in the frosty norwegian spring season, before escaping to Turkey`s south coast in April. Then a huge Norwegian huckfest of a season came as the snow was melting on the mountains. A dream came true for me as I raced for Norway in the finals of the world championship. In August i went on a pilgrimage to visit one of the true wonders of the world, the Grand Canyon of the Stikine, and spent a month in the BC wilderness. The grand finale for me was a two month long expedition in India. Travelling from the hot jungle creeking in Meghalaya to the Himalayan bigwater in Arunachal Pradesh was a true adventure that tested us all. In memory of the good days, the sunshine laps, the loss and the gifts we shared in 2022. As we say in my country: Takk for turen!" Category: Pro Locations: Norway(Westland), Turkey (Manavgat, south coast), Canada (BC, Stikine), India (Meghalaya and Arunachal Pradesh)

REEL WORLD Vol.7 – #33 Eirik Hansen (Norway)

Follow NZ talent, Zack Mutton throughout 2022!: "2022 a year of big ups and downs but all in all my biggest year yet." Category: Pro Locations: Norway, Central Europe, USA, Mexico, New Zealand

REEL WORLD Vol.7 – #32 Zack Mutton (NZ)

Follow young Norwegian charger Ruben Johnsen Davidsen throughout 2022!: "Awesome year with a lot of good days on the river making new friends. Brought my home exam to turkey in april. Then i spent the summer in Voss, and when the winter arrived i brought my second homexam with me to go kayaking in Chile." Category: Pro Locations: Norway, Turkey and Chile

REEL WORLD Vol.7 – #31 Ruben Johnsen Davidsen (Norway)

Follow UK paddler Patrick Kyle throughout 2022: "2022 was a massive step-up in the amount and quality of whitewater I paddled, and it wouldn't have been possible without the help of some amazing people (you know who you are)... here's to 2023!" Category: Amateur Locations: Scotland (Tummel, Moriston, Etive, Orchy), England (Lee Valley WWC, Regent's Canal) and France (Ubaye, Fournel, Vaires-sur-Marne WWC)

REEL WORLD Vol.7 – #30 Patrick Kyle (UK)

Follow UK paddler Alastair Shapland throughout 2022: "Despite not getting much time on the water when at home, a trip to the Alps and a trip to Mexico scratched a few itches. It's been awesome meeting so many new paddlers this year and I look forward to getting about even more in 2023." Category: Amateur Locations: United Kingdom (Glen Etive, Pease Bay, Falls of Clyde), Mexico (Alseseca, Jalacingo, rio del Oro), Italy (Dora Baltea)

REEL WORLD Vol.7 – #29 Alastair Shapland (UK)

Follow female paddler of the year and whitewater genius, Ottilie Robinson-Shaw throughout 2022!: "2022 - A YEAR TO REMEMBER ✨️I spent nearly every day doing what I love most and whilst I do love the buzz of competing, along this journey I've found even more satisfaction from the hard work and days spent training to achieve my goals. Thank you to everyone who has supported me." Category: Pro Locations: England - Nottingham, Hurley, Canada - Ottawa River, USA - Columbus, Green River Narrows, Tallulah.

REEL WORLD Vol.7 – #28 Ottilie Robinson-Shaw (UK)

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