New Zealand's Lisa Carrington remains on track for a double at the canoe racing world championships in Milan.

Artist, master carver, canoe builder and the man behind the burgeoning sport of waka ama, or outrigger canoe racing.

She's being called New Zealand most successful canoe racer in history...we learn why Lisa carrington is so crucial to canoe racing's future.

Canoe Racing New Zealand boss Mark Weatherall paid tribute to the reigning Olympic champion.

Canoe racing mentor Gordon Walker was named coach of the year after guiding four boats to medal-winning performance at the world championships.