Team USA 2023 Freestyle Kayak World Championships

Team USA was a huge success at the Freestyle Kayak World Championships in Nottingham, England in 2022. A huge congratulations to reigning World Champions - Abby Holcombe, Clay Wright, Dane Jackson, Landon Miller; Silver Medalist - Dane Jackson; and Bronze Medalists - Makinley Kate Hargrove and Taft Sibley. This year, the Freestyle Kayak World Championships will be held right here in our own backyard in Columbus, GA. Let’s make sure our athletes have all of the support they need to bring home the Gold, at home, in 2023!

Did you know that the athletes in freestyle kayaking are 100% self-funded, which means that once they achieve the honor of qualifying for the team to represent the United States of America at the World Championships, they are faced with the financial challenge of paying for all of their own expenses including: entry fees, uniforms, flights, hotel/camping, meals, etc. which averages approximately $1500 per athlete. You can buy a uniform for an athlete for $100 or pay an entry fee for $250. But really, every single dollar makes a difference for these athletes. Your $5, 10, or 20 donation adds up to help these athletes focus on what they do best...kayaking and bringing home the gold!

More information about American Canoe Association: Founded in 1880, The American Canoe Association (ACA) is a national nonprofit organization serving the broader paddling public by providing education related to all aspects of paddling, stewardship support to help protect paddling environments, and sanctioning of programs and events to promote paddlesport competition, exploration, and recreation.