ABOUT

This is a photo of Annabel Anderson wearing a cap that says Do Epic Shit — Annabel Anderson

A multiple world champion and world #1 stand up paddler for years on end, you’ll find this adventure hunter just as at home on bikes, skiing, surfing, hiking, running trails, getting bendy on yoga mat and forging the new frontiers of water sports with a wing and a foil as she is working for some of the most well known brands in the world.

Hailing from the idyllic mountain resort of Lake Wanaka in the heart of New Zealand’s Southern Alps, Annabel has always made the most of what ever she has found on her back doorstep be it snow, mountains, rivers, oceans or even the concrete jungles of some of the biggest cities in the world. With an inner drive to find new frontiers, this jack-of-all trades versatility of brains and heart allows her to forge a unique trajectory combining talent, experience and passion alike.

From coaching and mentoring, to learning new things Annabel has always had a habit of being a few steps ahead of what becomes the next big thing thanks to her ability to adapt, evolve and remain calm under pressure.

A few things will always remain consistent – the drive to get out and do, to seek challenge and be relentless in the pursuit of excellence.

Personally and professionally, Annabel has forged and continues to forge a path less followed.

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When the only constant is change, being able to roll with the punches and adapt on the fly is paramount.

Paddling into the sunset never gets old.

Fast forward 10 years and I'm still paddling around boats in the sunset.

The future may be in the air, but I'll always keep coming back for more of this.

Blog

Why We Need to Re-think Our Relationship with Data (Part 1 of many) November 11, 2021
High Alpine Allure – The Humble Back Country Hut June 26, 2021
Benefits of Being A Multi-trick Pony – Stand Up Journal Summer 2021 June 25, 2021

Media

Sunday Star Times/Stuff Interactives – Running On Empty The One Girl Band Turned Terminator

Adventure Magazine – The Allure of the Humble Back Country Hut

Stand Up Journal – Benefits of Being A Multi-Trick Pony

The Otago Daily Times – Innovations in Sport

A Wanaka paddleboarder who has reached the pinnacle of her sport several times in the last decade has decided to change tack.

Former world champion paddleboarder Annabel Anderson has joined the shift to foiling, allowing her to “fly” above the water.

Lessons In Badassery – Annabel Anderson Paddleboarding Legend

Annabel Anderson is one of those athletes whose career highlights are too numerous to squeeze into a couple of paragraphs. An icon in the world of paddleboarding, the 37-year-old has won multiple SUP world championships and has been the world #1 for for six years straight, winning – outright – some of the sport’s most notorious races. And that’s just the world of stand-up paddleboarding, never mind the elite mountain biking, cycling, triathlon and skiing accolades she has accumulated over the years.

Coaching

Becoming a better version of the current you takes time, patience, perseverance and resilience.

With blinding consistency, Annabel has transformed the levels of performance that are necessary to compete at the top level of elite stand up paddling.

Drawing on over 20 years experience of competing at the very top levels of multiple sports under the tutelage of some of the world’s best coaches she has created a no fuss, no BS approach to training, health, competition and life that delivers results.

No matter what your age, stage or goal Annabel can help you become a better version of yourself and offers paddling specific coaching in the following areas (stroke, equipment selection, training programmes, competition planning, mental skills, surf skills, foot work, downwind, open ocean and more) as well as working in collaboration with the client to identify exactly what is needed to formulate the right plan for the group or individual.