Sup friends!

I’m Erin — a fellow paddle enthusiast and proud friend of Nat (or “Natalie,” if you’re married to her). I’m rallying support to help get her to the ISA World Championships in El Salvador this November, where she’ll represent Team Canada in the 10km race.

I met Nat back in 2022 through a mutual friend and mentor, when she was just getting her feet wet in paddle racing. Since then, she’s thrown herself into the sport with relentless dedication — training in every spare moment, balancing work and life, and showing up rain or shine. Now, all that hard work has paid off: she’s earned her spot to compete against the fastest paddlers in the world.

Getting to El Salvador, however, comes with some big costs — travel, equipment, accommodations, and event fees — and this is where our community can make a real difference.

If you’ve ever seen Nat paddle, cheered her on, or been inspired by her determination, please consider helping her get to the starting line. Every contribution, big or small, helps bring this incredible opportunity within reach.

Let’s help Nat fly the maple leaf with pride and show the world what landlocked prairie paddlers are made of