Events & Press

This year, I returned to Estonia by invitation to tackle the Vonhandu Marathon, a grueling 100 km paddling challenge. Competing as a German team in a double kayak, we joined over 2,800 participants from 28 nations. The course offered everything from serene stretches to the adrenaline-fueled Rapids Section. We crossed the finish line after 12 hours and 32 minutes, securing 321st place overall and a strong 48th out of 144 mixed teams. Despite aching shoulders and 1,000 winding turns, the incredible atmosphere made it a total success. We will definitely be back in 2027!

On January 17, 2026, I had the opportunity to give another presentation at “Boot Düsseldorf,” the world's largest water sports trade fair. Jübermann Verlag kindly supported me in this endeavor. The topic of my presentation was five kayaking tours in northern Germany with varying degrees of difficulty. Interactive elements such as a quiz with a sponsored prize at the end of the presentation made it a resounding success.

I participated in the Vonhandu Marathon 2025 as a member of Team Zegul Kayaks. This kayak marathon is a challenging 100 kilometre paddle along the Voru River in Estonia. With approximately 3,200 participants and 1,400 boats, it is one of the largest canoe marathons in the world. The event is open to a wide range of watercraft, including kayaks, canoes, rafting boats, rowing boats and stand-up paddleboards (SUPs). The enthusiasm for the sport of paddling was truly infectious throughout the whole event. Thanks to Zegul Kayaks for the invitation!

On January 18, I was at the “BOOT 2025” water and motor sports trade fair in Düsseldorf. Lars Thierling from the “PADDEL MACHT SPASS” project interviewed me about my passion for kayaking and content creation. I talked about my practical tips for beginners. How do you get started paddling? Which waters are suitable for beginners and what should you definitely have with you? With my personal experiences, practical tips and exciting stories from my tours, I want to inspire newcomers who want to try their first adventure on the water.