Name: Joel Kowalski Nationality: Canadian/American
Home River: Ottawa River
Top Competition Results: - 1st 2008 North American Freestyle Champion – Ottawa River - TEAM CANADA – 2004—Present - 2nd 2014 Ottawa “XL” - 3rd 2014 Whitewater Grand Prix – Canada - 5th 2009 World Championships Freestyle – Switzerland - 7th 2012 Whitewater Grand Prix - Chile - 10th 2014 Adidas Sickline World Championships Top Expeditions: - First Descent Rio Jalacingo, Puebla Mexico - October 2008 - First Descent Rio Cajones, Michoacan Mexico - November 2013 - First Descent Lavafoss Iceland – April 2014 - Rio Santo Domingo (Steepest river on Earth) Chiapas Mexico – January 2010 - First Descent Rupert River, Quebec Canada – May 2008 Major Media Appearances: - Red Bull “First Descent: Michoacan” TV Series – Star & Expedition Leader November – February 2013-2014 - Sherpas Cinema “Flyover Canada” – Star & Production Assistant – August 2012 - Nikon D180 Camera Release – Star - Iceland April 2014 - Adidas Sickline Finalist - SuperFinals Live Broadcast – October 2013 & 2014 Other Career Highlights: - Nominated for Canoe & Kayak Magazine Kayaker of the Year 2014 - Erik Weihenmayer’s personal Coach for preparation of First Blind Descent of the Grand Canyon – August 2014 - Swiftwater Rescue Trainer – Canadian Armed Forces - August 2012 - OKS Keeners Asst. Head Coach – 2007—Present