MK Paddler Makes GB Team 08 & Hurley 07

Paul King a member of Milton Keynes Canoe Club finished off an outstanding 2007 by making the GB Team for 2008 in two disciplines OC1 (Open Canoe) and C1 (Kayak), this was on top of him becoming British OC1 Champion early on in the year. Paul will now be packing his bags and heading off to the European Championships in Spain later this year, if you fancy helping Paul fulfil his dream of becoming European and World Champion please get in touch with Milton Keynes Canoe Club (http://www.mkcc.co.uk ) regarding sponsor to aid his development.

Paul’s selection tops off a very successful year for Milton Keynes Canoe club outside of Paul’s achievements Kim Aldred won the Your Freestlyle Series for Ladies under 12’s, Ben Aldred came 3^rd overall in the Men’s under 18’s. Ben also won the Junior Mens Hurley Rodeo event which is one of the mostly highly contested and longest running European freestyle events attracting Kayakers from all over Europe, Graham OC also finished 5th in the master events at the Rodeo.

We wish Paul all the best for 2008 and all the other MK Kaykers, keep an eye on www.mkfreestyle.co.uk for the latest info. Paul, Ben, Graham and Kim would like to thank MK Sports Council, Jackson Kayaks, LevelSix, SQ Esquif, MK Canoe Club, mkfreestyle.co.uk and the Milton Keynes Citizen for their continued support.

If you fancy coming along and trying Kayaking or Canoeing why not pop along and bring the whole family to one of the clubs free open days, the first of which is in May 08 –keep an eye on www.mkcc.co.uk for more info - we cater for all aspects of the sports including lake, sea, river, surf and of course freestlye.