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The World Cup of Freestyle Kayaking (and Canoeing. lol.) is a three series international freestyle competition that was held in north america this year. The world cup started in canada on the ottawa river, then traveled to the Black river in new york and concluded at Rock Island tennessee last weekend. There was over 120 competitors from 20 different countries competing for the title of world cup champion.

I was very glad to be able to compete in the first ever world cup series along side with my good friend and fellow DC area C-1 paddler Joe Stumpfel. Joe and I both competed very well in this competition. The points were accumlative from the three events and whoever had the highest standings between the three events would take first overall for the series becoming the world champion.

When all was said and done,I finished in second place over all and Joe was right behind me in third place. It was exciting to finish second in the world right next to my paddling partner and good friend. I couldn't have asked for much more.
I would like to congradulate Guillaume La Rue for his first place finish in C-1 he paddled very well through out the series performing some very impressive tricks. I would also like to congradulate the top finishers from all the other classes there was amazing paddling all across the board.
A big thanks to all the C-1ers who came out and competed. Everyone did great

And I want to thank Wilderness Tours, Blackwater development and the Jackson family for organizing such a great event. I can't wait til the World Championships next year

I have the medalists listed below. Check the world cup website or jackson kayak for full results.
http://wcfkc.com/
http://www.jacksonkayak.com

Seth Chapelle

2006 world cup champion runner-up
FluidKayaks

World Cup Final Results- Top 3
Men’s Pro
Eric Jackson- USA
Stephen Wright- USA
Clay Wright- USA

Junior Women
Sara Hunter -USA
Noria Newman- France
Alexandra Shallhorn- Canada

Women’s Pro
Tanya Faux- Australia
Emily Jackson- USA
Ruth Gordon- Canada

Junior Men
Nick Troutman- Canada
Dane Jackson- USA
Sam Sutton- New Zealand

C-1
Guillaume La Rue- Canada
Seth Chapelle- USA
Joe Stumpfel- USA

OC-1
Eli Helbert- USA
Jez Blanchard-Australia
Jeremy Lauks- USA
Dooley Tombras- USA

Squirt women
Devon- USA
Valerie Bertrand- Canada
Kim Gauthier- Canada

Squirt men
Koyo Morita- Japan
Jeremy Lauks- USA
Matt McGuire- Canada

Seth,
congrats to you and Joe
i came up and watched the oc1 events and the c1 events, it was worth the drive.
after hearing so much about how good you and joe are from Bernie in Dayton, i was totally impressed.
anyways congrats again
good luck next year
a group of us will be driving up from Ohio and Kentucky to watch and support everyone.
john c.
cincy,ohio

That's cool you guys got all those rodeos in. I like how you two guys have seemingly corrupted Eric Jackson's son into paddling C-1. Looks like Jeremy of the Flowing Lauks spoke in several classes today - squirt boat, open boat - probably kayak. Way to go.
Alden