SVEN LÄMMLER

Self-described as “stubborn, and addicted to kayaking,” others call him “crazy,” “focused,” “motivated,” “intelligent,” even “super-human.” The seemingly fearless Sven Lämmler grew up paddling alongside his brother and father to become one of the best kayakers on the water today. From high water descents around the world to speed runs, Sven playfully styles lines many will never run. Most impressive is that while the 24-year-old from Switzerland may put kayaking above all else, he doesn’t let it define him. Sven shares what drives him to be the best he can, how whitewater makes him feel alive, and why being a pro-kayaker isn’t his dream job.

Words: Anna Bruno, Philip Baues

Kayak Session: Rumor has it you’ve been paddling practically since birth. How old were you when you first started kayaking? Sven Lämmler: I can hardly remember the first time I sat in a boat, so it must have been really early. I had my first whitewater experience around six years old when my dad took me on the Moesa in a tandem kayak. I was hooked right away! KS: Your dad, Felix, is a well-known and respected kayaker in his own right. What was his teaching methodology? Were there any lessons he drilled in from the get-go? SL: My dad never followed a specific philosophy, per se, he just wanted my brother Lars and me to feel confident on whitewater. To achieve this, he recognized that nothing is better than…

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Kayak Session (Digital) - 1 Issue, Spring 2019

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