National Team: Senior / U23
DOB: 19/07/96
Hometown: Oakville, Ontario, Canada
Current Place of Residence: Avalon, NSW, Australia
Institute/Academy: NSWIS
Coaches: Jake Michael, Daniel Tilley
- How did you get into paddling?
I followed my older brother Fraser into the sport at the age of 15.
- What has been your biggest accomplishment in the sport so far?
A final in the K2 500m at the Senior World Championships in Racice, Czech Republic, 2017. - What keeps you busy outside of paddling? What is your current occupation and/or university degree? I’m currently studying a Bachelor of Project Management.
- Who has been the greatest influence on your career?
Murray Stewart has had the greatest influence on my paddling career, being a reliable training partner and good mate. - How would your best friend describe you?
Hilarious. - Do you have any superstitions before a race?
No. - What is your favourite course to paddle on?
Duisburg, Germany. - Previous National Teams:
Junior (2015), U23 (2016-2018), Senior (2017-2018)
Instagram: @simon.mctavish
International Results
2018
12th (K4 500) – ICF World Cup 1 (Szeged, HUN)
10th (K4 500) – ICF World Cup 2 (Duisburg, GER)
16th (K1 1000) – ICF World Cup 2 (Duisburg, GER)
2017
9th (K2 500) – ICF World Championships (Racice, CZE)
8th (K4 500) – ICF U23 World Championships (Pitesti, ROU)
14th (K2 1000) – ICF World Cup 2 (Szeged, HUN)
19th (K2 1000) – ICF World Cup 3 (Belgrade, SRB)
2016
5th (K2 1000) – ICF U23 World Championships (Minsk, BLR)
9th (K4 1000) – ICF U23 World Championships (Minsk, BLR)
2014
7th (K2 1000) – ICF Junior World Championships (Szeged, HUN)
