From: jpisyndication
New Zealand sportsman Mike Dawson paddles his way to the top of the podium at the 2009 Steep Creek Championship Race in Homestake at the Teva Mountain Games in Vail, Colorado. The world class extreme kayak paddler is well rounded in all kayak disciplines and is pleased to be taking home the price.
Copacabana's own Matt 'Wilko' Wilkinson won the Saquarema Prime in a final against fellow countryman and defending event champion Kai Otton. The competition, held at the lefthand point of Itauna Beach, enjoyed great waves throughout the event, including a picturesque finals day with sunny skies and head high sets.
Despite finishing second, Kai Otton has managed to stamp his name onto the event trophy for the second consecutive year, an impressive feat considering the young..