A canoe slalom athlete and the number 1 New Zealand, and number 1U23  Australian champ, Aaron is part of a strong Kiwi team of seniors and a select group of juniors who will be competing in this weekend's Canoe Slalom World Cup.

The course at Pau is very challenging with a large amount of gradient which produces many holes, waves and very surgy eddy's, much like Beijing's slalom course. Aaron says "The course is definitely a favourite for all New Zealand paddlers, as we thrive in the larger white water events and its extra fun!"

As a strong advocate for the proposed White Water Stadium project in Manukau, Aaron was saddened to hear Manukau City Council has pulled the plug on their $40 million contribution towards the total project cost of $60 million. He believes it would be a great asset to New Zealand.

The Olympic quality stadium would host World Cup Kayaking events, as well as having an additional learner's course for school programs which would get our kids active! This Olympic Stadium White Water action would attract thousands of tourists, and every international slalom kayaker Aaron has talked to said they would definitely come to Auckland for every summer to train.

To follow Aaron's progress and view photos and video you can visit his Blogg at   http://www.aaronosborne.co.nz/