About Us


Gene17kayaking was born out of the ideal of adventure paddling, to new places, experiencing new cultures & running new rivers

Here at Gene17kayaking, we are all paddler’s of the modern dynamic style. We use a 3D understanding of the river’s energy and shape to find great lines and moves through the white water.

Gene17′s development of technique, where the lower torso is rotated throughout each stroke to ensure the most effective power drives the boat forward, and the upper back is fully articulated to ensure the paddler’s box/form is maintained to give highly effective blade pressure at the critical moment. It’s the comprehension of what is possible, with the grace to pull off the move, and the ability to access the river’s energy that gives Gene17 the edge when coaching & guiding around the world.

Our staff are some of the best paddlers out there, the list reads like an honour roll of modern white water kayaking; champions, explorers and adventurers.  Above all our guides and coaches are great with people, they are able to show, relate and infuse paddlers to take on the challenge and live the kayakers dream.

Our mission is to take paddlers to some of the best destinations in the world, give them the skillset from the modern dynamic style to paddle amazing lines. And off the river, we’re all about the enjoying our surrounds having fun and looking for our next adventure.

The Original Gene17 Van in the heart of the Ticino