Lewis Monk

Ski & Board Paddler, Sprint Kayaker

Lewis Monk

born

2008

Nationality

New Zealand

Disciplines

Surf Ski, K1

Strengths

Surf Ski

SKILLS & INTERESTS

Surfing, running, and going to the gym

testimonial

I started paddling a BOS ski at the back end of the season and for me it is the most comfortable ski I’ve paddled. No matter the conditions or the size of the surf, I am confident in punching through waves and chop, while maintaining stability and speed.

Achievements

Aussies 2025

u17 ski race 2nd

NZ Surf Nationals

2025
- u17 ski race 1st
- u19 ski relay 1st
2024
- u17 board relay 1st
- u17 ski relay 1st
- u17 ski race 2nd
2023
- u17 board relay 2nd

Asia Pacific Kayak Cup 2024

U16 k1 1000m 1st
U16 mixed k4 200m 1st
Mega relay 1st

NZ Kayak Nationals 2024

U16 k1 500m 1st
U16 k2 500m 1st
U18 k4 200m 1st
U18 k4 500m 1st
Junior mixed k2 200m 1st
Junior mixed k4 200m 1st
U16 k1 200m 2nd
U16 k2 200m 2nd
U16 k4 500m 2nd

Personal Profile

I was born in Blenheim (NZ) and my parents got me into surf lifesaving at the Rarangi club when I was four. When I was seven, me and my family biked 5600km from Morocco to Scotland on tandem bikes -this gave me an appreciation for how dedication and hard work gets results. After this I moved to Christchurch NZ where I live currently, with my mum, dad and brother. The surf club I belong at is Taylors Mistake.

I also represent New Zealand in my age group for sprint kayaking and belong to the Arawa canoe club. Two of my goals for next year are to make the u18 NZ kayak worlds team, and to medal in the u17 ski race at Aussies 2025.

What does my day look like?
My day starts off with a gym session before school, where my favorite subject is Sports Development. After school, I either go to surf or kayak training. In the evenings I hang out with my two huntaway dogs. On the weekends I play golf with mates in-between trainings.