The 2024 Goat Boater Race Series is once again complete. After hosting 25 races over the years, each season continues to raise the bar and the stakes!
Goat Boater has always aimed to bring the highest-class experience. Balancing top-level competition with a grassroots vibe and never forgetting to celebrate our local hometown heroes.
*2024 Overall Season Podium Winners*
Female: 1st: April Zilg 2nd: Caroline Cook 3rd: Nea Lee
Male: 1st: John Batson 2nd: Mike Hill 3rd: Nathan Champion
VIEW COMPLETE SEASON STANDINGS HERE
https://canadianpaddleleague.ca/club-races/2024-goat-boater-race-series/
With Professional guest appearances over the years by Michael Booth, Candice Appleby, Campbell Carter, April Zilg, Dave Boehne, Itzel Delgado, Kim Barnes, Steve Miller, Goat Boater is the place to be.
In 2024, paddlers were awarded over $6,000 in cash prizes plus incredible gear from Infinity, Starboard & Black Project SUP. Next year, we plan to raise the stakes even higher. 2025 promises to bring bigger prizes, faster paddling, and above all, more fun.
Come be part of this incredible experience and 'Lose Faster!'
As anticipation for 2025 continues to build here are a few paddlers who we expect could make big waves next year at Goat Boater:
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April Zilg: April dominated the 2024 season, scoring a perfect 300 points in her top 3 races. She consistently outpaced the competition and looks poised to defend her title next season. As she gets back into her full training schedule, she will again be the paddler to beat in 2025.
Caroline Cook: With 284.9 points, Caroline finished strong in 2024. She’s a versatile competitor who consistently placed high in every race she entered. An understudy of Candice Appleby and A well-rounded paddler like her could challenge April and others for the top spot next season.
Nea Lee: Nea, who accumulated 268.9 points, was a force all season. She was the season champion in 2023 and showed her speed again this year. Her ability to race at a high level across multiple events shows she has the stamina and skill to improve further. Expect her to be in contention for podium finishes in 2025.
Bara Skoumalova: Bara closed the 2024 season with 260.6 points, and her performances were steady across the board. With a few strategic improvements, she could be a dangerous contender next season, especially if she focuses on maximizing her top finishes.
Kim Barnes: Although Kim only raced twice in 2024, she earned 200 points with perfect scores in those races. If she commits to a full season in 2025, she could become a major threat to the established competitors.
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John Batson: John was the top male paddler in 2024, with 293.8 points, consistently finishing near the top. His ability to perform under pressure makes him the favorite to win again next season.
Mike Hill: Mike’s strong performances in 2024 earned him 271.8 points. If he can maintain his momentum and race in more events next season, he has the potential to overtake the competition.
Nathan Champion: With 261.9 points in 2024, Nathan showed that he’s a consistent podium finisher. Nathan an OG of the Goat Boater race series has always found himself on the podium. If he increases his race participation and maintains his form, he could be a key challenger for the top spot in 2025.
Brent Ackland: Brent’s 259.8 points across 5 races showed he’s a competitive paddler, but he may need to focus on fine-tuning his races to push further up the leaderboard next season.
Rob Moran: Rob accumulated 259.2 points & proved to be a reliable competitor. He’ll be looking to sharpen his strategy in 2025 and break into the top 3.
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Emerging Talent
Gordon Pennebaker: Gordon finished with 251.3 points and had some standout performances in 2024. With a full season, he could make a significant leap and challenge the top contenders.
Steve Miller: With 197.2 points from just two races, Steve showed that he has the potential to break into the top ranks if he races more consistently in 2025.
Amanda Portwood: Amanda’s 176.4 points from two races mark her as a rising star in the female division. With more participation next season, she could be a serious contender for top 5 finishes.
Corey Curtis: Corey earned 174.5 points from two races. If he can build on his experience, he could be one of the surprise paddlers to watch next season.
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Paddlers Looking to Break Through
Caroline Grandis & Andrea Robb: These two female paddlers had steady showings in 2024, finishing with 179.4 and 228.4 points, respectively. A more focused approach in 2025 could see them rise in the rankings.
Martin Houston & Eric Carter: Both competitors had impressive point totals (173.0 and 170.6), and with more races under their belts next season, they could break into the top 10.
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