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Dan Gavere inspired a whole generation of kayakers and was integral to the shaping of modern kayaking. Dan's dream was to be a professional kayaker....never mind that no such thing existed. He knew filmers and editing were critical. Paddle Frenzy saw Dan team with Corran Addison in a film that portrayed kayaking in an entirely new way. They then pioneered travelling the world making a kayak movie with Paddle Quest. Then with lost footage from Paddle Quest, Dan made Kavu Day, a film which shifted the sport. Along the way Dan helped stitch regional whitewater festivals into a Pro Freestyle Tour. Then elevated the whole professional scene to a peak level with the Wave Sport Team. He was integral to both the AT Paddle and X Boat, 2 game-changing gear innovations. In the end, Dan made it happen, becoming the world's first modern professional kayaker and establishing a template which can still be followed today. His journey is inspiring for both young kayakers wanting to see a path and those who want to relive a golden era of kayaking.
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Dan Gavere inspired a whole generation of kayakers and was integral to the shaping of modern kayaking. Dan's dream was to be a professional kayaker....never mind that no such thing existed. He knew filmers and editing were critical. Paddle Frenzy saw Dan team with Corran Addison in a film that portrayed kayaking in an entirely new way. They then pioneered travelling the world making a kayak movie with Paddle Quest. Then with lost footage from Paddle Quest, Dan made Kavu Day, a film which shifted the sport. Along the way Dan helped stitch regional whitewater festivals into a Pro Freestyle Tour. Then elevated the whole professional scene to a peak level with the Wave Sport Team. He was integral to both the AT Paddle and X Boat, 2 game-changing gear innovations. In the end, Dan made it happen, becoming the world's first modern professional kayaker and establishing a template which can still be followed today. His journey is inspiring for both young kayakers wanting to see a path and those who want to relive a golden era of kayaking.
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