Athletes

Meet the athletes behind Pradosportswear. From freestyle and creek runs to racing and expeditions, they share a passion for paddling, adventure, and pushing their limits on the water.

 Get to know the people who inspire us, explore new horizons, and live and breathe the sport.

Belgium

Jakob Hanoulle

Jakob Hanoulle is the founder of Pradosportswear and has been passionate about kayaking since the age of nine. As a versatile, multi-discipline paddler, he has travelled the world in search of new challenges, unforgettable adventures, and the next great paddling experience. His passion for the sport is at the heart of everything he does.

Freestyle kayaking · Creeking · Racing · Ocean surf · Canoe polo

Ireland

Leah Hough

Leah Hough is a proud member of the Irish Freestyle Kayaking Team, with a passion for all things whitewater. From freestyle competitions to whitewater paddling and racing, she loves pushing her limits, taking on new challenges, and exploring the many sides of the sport.

Freestyle kayaking · Creeking · Racing

Belgium

Dimitri Vandepoele

Dimitri has been sea kayaking since 2007 and is passionate about exploring the North Sea, promoting safety, and sharing his knowledge with others. He founded NORTHSEAKAYAK to bring paddlers together and completed two solo, unsupported North Sea crossings in 2015 and 2018, a unique achievement in sea kayaking. As a coach, content creator, and founder of the SeaKayakSafetyPass, Dimitri is dedicated to helping others develop their skills and enjoy the water safely and responsibly.

Sea kayaking · Offshore paddling

Austria

Andi Brunner



Creeking · Racing · Expeditions