YoYo Amouriq

YoYo Amouriq

Whitewater Kayaking
Age 23
Hometown Lyon, France
Experience Kayaking for 13 years
Achievements Five-time Freestyle French team member. Three-time French champion. Freestyle world and European cup competitor. Invited to the Nissan Outdoor games.
Biggest Adventure My first trip in Uganda! I have never flown on an airplane before, or paddled in the sun and warm water during a French winter - it was awesome. I really did not want to came back. I love Africa!
After this trip I went to the worlds in Ottawa, where I hurt my back. The doctors said that I will never paddle again. I was not able to walk for six months, but I'm lucky to be able to paddle like before! My motto is “Just do it when you can”.
Website www.jacksonkayak.fr