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Some of the most exciting Olympics water events are the canoe and kayak races.

With little more than a shell between the mariners and the water, the sprint, slalom and rowing courses may be more challenging for the spectators' nerves than for the athletes...

International Canoe Federation - Extensive coverage of the sport, athletes and events various disciplines including flatwater, wildwater, slalom, freestyle and more.

US Canoe Kayak - News, updates, and pictures tell the story, including info on the various styles of canoeing and kayaking, athlete profiles, clubs, related links.

NBC Olympics - Canoe & Kayak - Athlete interviews & profiles, photos & video, feature stories and complete U.S. TV schedule.

Canoe Kayak Slalom at a Glance - Nice history of both flat water and slalom with schedules for the events at Athens and a list of the events. A short explanation of who to watch is very general, but still helpful if you are new to the sport.

European Canoe Association - The prize at this site is not the news coverage, but the links to associations throughout Europe. Sites in the home language of each European country are easily accessible and the links are well maintained.

BBC Olympics Canoeing - Coverage of all of the canoeing and kayaking events and athletes from the world class BBC sports team. Other canoeing events and concerns are covered and there is an excellent beginner's guide for aspiring athletes.

British Canoe Union - The governing body of paddle sports in the UK, BCU's site is a treasure trove of canoe and kayak info although canoe does get the spotlight. Their list of links is global and includes equipment, associations, clubs and trips to enjoy paddling throughout the world.

also see Recreation -> Canoeing & Kayaking