Freya Hoffmeister |
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| Professionals / Educational Qualifications - Paddling & Non Paddling? |
5 star rolling coach |
| Hometown |
Husum, Germany |
| Current Home |
The world, with Husum as a basecamp |
| # years paddling |
13 |
| Sex |
Female |
| First Craft Paddled? |
Feathercraft K1 folding kayak. |
| Favourite Boat to paddle? |
Epic 18x |
| Other craft? |
NDK Explorer, Epic V-10 sport surfski, my range of rolling kayaks, and anything that floats. |
| Sing hum or whistle a tune while you paddle? |
I sing loudly when I'm not paddling too hard or rolling around. |
| Favourite place to paddle? |
The world is my playground. |
| Fondest paddling memory? |
The time I paddled with my little boy only sitting in the back hatch, but little boys grow. |
| Scariest paddling memory? |
I can't say paddling has scared me much. Maybe the crocodiles in my upcoming Australia circumnavigation? |
| What is your first paddling memory? |
Just jumping in the boat and going! |
| Paddling Accomplishments? |
Too many to mention. |
| What do you seek to improve about your paddling? |
Getting to know even more of the world's best coastlines! |
| Best tip every paddler should keep in mind? |
If in doubt - stay out! |
| Other Water based activities? |
Showering, water pistol shooting, singing in the rain. |
| Non-water activities & Pastimes? |
Boat fiddling and repairing. |
| Reasons you Paddle? |
To explore the world! |
| Favourite North Water piece? |
My custom made "La Ninja" black tow belt. |
| Most Used North Water piece(s)? |
The Underdeck Bag, Interior Mount Cockpit Bags, the Sea Tec Towline, and the paddle leash. |
| Paddling motivations- why? |
I'm just restless. |
| "Local Run"? |
There is nothing really exciting on my doorstep and that is why I need to see the world! |
| Your Relationship / Event(s) / Expedition's) North Water Sponsored / Aided? |
Iceland, New Zealand-South Island, Australia |
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| Previous, Ruth Gordon |
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