Name: Morgan James

Nicknames: Morgs, Mo, MJ, Mojay

Home town: Woodford, Blue Mountains, Australia

About me: I started paddling in 2006 when I was 13. I got into the sport through a mate and my bro. I learnt to kayak through Penrith white water’s junior development program. I developed my interest in freestyle watching kayakers do front flips and other sick moves. Thought I’d give it a go, Turned out to be sick as.

Fav boat: All star

Fav Saying : “I’m on a boat” or “ Nice boat, does it come in men’s?”

Achievements :

Freestyle national championship

- 2008 Jnr men’s 3rd k1
- 2009 Jnr men’s 2nd k1

Fav place to paddle: Hitting up the beach when I get the chance (not often) and Penrith White Water.

Would love to get out and paddle more rivers. Hopefully go to Canada one day for the Ottowa river.

Other interests: All sports of any kind – soccer, footie, kayaking, body boarding, running riding, unicycling, oc1 always willing to try something new. Loves – music, listening and playing it. taking photos and vids, usually kayaking.