Super Technical- Claire’s Super Moves! by Claire OHara | Aug 26, 2014 | WhitewaterAs the sunsets over the valley after another day out on the warm waters of the Ottawa I have finally had a chance to take a break from surfing the epic waves on my doorstep to put together a wrap up video from the last 8 months. Focusing on my squirt boating and...
Ottawa Life by Claire OHara | Aug 26, 2014 | WhitewaterAs I watch another beautiful sunset over the boats, river and fields in the distance, I have chance to reflect on an awesome summer and take in the reality that it is almost over. I have now been at the Ottawa training on the river for 5 weeks. In that time I have...
Payette River Games Wrap Up by Claire OHara | Aug 12, 2014 | WhitewaterHaving chosen not to do the World Cup series this year, to focus instead on developing my wave boating skills, ready for next years World Championships on Garb my biggest competition on this years schedule was the PRG’s at the Kelly’s White Water Park in...
Idaho Adventures by Claire OHara | Aug 11, 2014 | WhitewaterAs I sit in Ottawa airport waiting for my next adventure, training on the Ottawa river for the 2015 World Championships, to begin. I have had chance to reflect on my time in Idaho since the PRG’s came to an end. Starting only a matter of hours after the games...
Filming with the BBC by Claire OHara | Jun 14, 2014 | UKNext year is the 50th Anniversary of the Pennie Way in the North East of the UK and as part of the celebration the BBC (main British TV channel) are filming a 3 part documentary and have asked me to take the shows presenter, Arctic Expedition and Diving Guru National...
Freestyle Aussie style by Claire OHara | May 23, 2014 | Whitewater Returning to Australia after my NZ adventure I was fuelled by an excitement to get back out and paddle on the Penrith white water course. Having been spoilt by the friendliness, quality, quietness and ease of the Hawea waves it was a good challenge to be back...
Skookumchuck by Claire OHara | May 14, 2014 | Whitewater In March, Steve O invited me to join him on a trip to Canada to paddle Skook! 3 weeks later i’m sat in his van in BC, Canada waiting for the wave to come in so we can head out for our second session on this incredible tidal wave. Years ago, Pete Astles...
Kiwi Adventures by Claire OHara | Apr 11, 2014 | Rockstar, WhitewaterLast March I made my first trip to New Zealand when Jason Searle invited me over to train with him. He took me on a 3 week ‘non stop’ adventure sport tour of the North and South Island and I absolutely fell in love with the place (see the March 2013 blog...
Off Season Training- Aussie Blog by Claire OHara | Mar 25, 2014 | WhitewaterOff Season Training – Aussie Style With selections already done I have been fortunate to be able to enjoy a rare ‘off season’ this year. Now, ‘off season’ is an interesting term as although it implies time off. What it actually means is a...
2014 Payette River Games – $105,000 prize purse by Claire OHara | Mar 9, 2014 | WhitewaterThe Payette River Games are back and they are going to be even bigger and better than last year. Launched in 2013, the Payette River Games are one of the most talked about events on the world kayaking circuit. Set at the Kelly’s Whitewater Park, in the small town of...
White Nile Video. Chasing the sun – Africa by Claire OHara | Feb 24, 2014 | WhitewaterIts the time of the year when its so cold at home that you just have to book some flights, pack some bags and head to warmer climates to train. Heres a wrap up of all the action from our trip to the White Nile....
