Name: Michael Shaw DOB: 20/5/1986 Height: 5.10 Paddling since: 1998 Hometown: London, England Favourite Boats: Rockstar 2016 Favourite Rivers: Anything Big volume, White Nile & the Ottawa. Why Mike Loves Kayaking: I love kayaking because it allows you to visit new and interesting places that you would never usually go and see. With so many different disciplines, you just can’t get bored! There is always something new to try and so many areas to push yourself in.