Career Highlights:

- Winning the Junior and Senior Iron Man Title, Life-Saving, South Africa (first person in the world to achieve this)

- Winning the Sella Descent Canoe Race, Spain

- Winning the 10th Molokai Title, Hawaii

- Being awarded Springbok Colours

- South Africa’s Olympic Captain and participating in the 1992 Barcelona Olympics

- Nominated as a finalist for Sportsman of the Decade, South Africa, 1990 – 2000.

Few paddlers hold a record comparable to that of Oscar Chalupsky and his achievements are endless. Oscar began his canoeing career during his school years and is still achieving at the highest level in his 46 year! His list of accomplishments includes eleven-time World Paddle Ski Champion, multiple winner of the Umkomaas River Marathon, South Africa and Olympic Team Captain and participant, representing South Africa in the 1992 Barcelona Olympics. Oscar's experience, coupled with his skills makes him an ideal instructor to all aspiring paddlers, both those who are trying out the sport for the first time, as well as the seasoned race participant.

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Date of Birth: March 1st, 1963

Country of Birth: Durban, South Africa

Current Residence: Durban, South Africa

Profession: Vice President of Epic Kayaks, Inc.

Height: 6'4"

Weight: 116kg

Hobbies: Apple Mac, Garmin GPS and any other electronic gadget!

Favorite Paddling Location: Durban, Mauritius, Hawaii

Athletic Goals: Senior Professional Golf Circuit

Training/Racing Philosophy: Dream big, train smart, race hard!