Finland Performance
Train @ the 2026 European Championship wave.
📅 Dates: 23 -31 May 2026
📍 Location: Lieksa, Finland
🧑🏫 Coaches: Jacko Jackson, Sam Wilson and local star
🎯 Style: High-performance, immersive development
🥇 Level: Paddlers aged 15–20 with solid freestyle skills
✈️ Airport: Helsinki (HEL) – group transfers available
🏡 Accommodation: Riverside cabins (shared)
🍽️ Food: All meals provided (except one group eat-out night)
🛶 Type: Freestyle Performance
👥 Spots Available: 8 only
💷 Cost: £2000
🚀 Want in? Let’s talk first. - Before you book, we ask every paddler to have a quick call with Jacko. That way we can
make sure it’s the right fit and answer your questions.
Use the form opposite and we’ll be in touch to set it up.
Step into the wild. Level up your freestyle. Join the camp that shapes champions.
This isn’t your average training week. You’ll be immersed in nature, training on the 2026 Euros venue before the crowds, with daily coaching, custom plans, and the Burners spirit powering it all. Expect challenge, transformation, and huge gains in performance — all while having the time of your life in remote Finnish beauty.
Feature Familiarisation
Learn the lines, flows, and moods of the Lieksa wave.
Trick
Progression
Develop Consistently Scoring Moves and learn new tricks
Burners
Mindset
Unlock Clarity, confidence, and your personal paddling fire.
Environmental
Adaptation
Train in varied conditions. Grow your river reading and decision-making.
Video Feedback Loops
Real-time feedback with OnForm and coaching support.
Training
Intensity
Push limits in a positive, supportive high-performance culture.
Cultural
Exchange
Learn from Finnish paddlers. Gain new friendships and perspectives.
Freestyle Knowledge Boost
Tactics, rules, strategy — raise your freestyle IQ.
Fun &
Flow
Sauna nights, shared meals, deep chats, and serious vibes.
Curiosity, obsession and fun will bring your dreams to life
Ben Higson
2022 Junior Silver
Quick FAQ
Do I need to be on a team?
No, but you should have solid freestyle basics and be ready to grow.
Can I come alone?
Yes — you’ll join a crew of like-minded paddlers and make friends fast.
Do I need my own boat?
Yes — but we can help you plan travel and packing.
What’s the language?
English — but we keep everything clear and inclusive.