Our Story
A life on the water.
Scroll down and follow the canoe through our story.
Chapters of our story
Chapter 1
The beginning
Age 16 — Juan starts paddling competitive outrigger canoe.
Chapter 2
One club, one family
Renalu Roots Club — From day one he has raced for Renalu Roots Club — seven Brazilian titles, according to Juan.
Chapter 3
Two-time national champion
Brazil — Two Brazilian sprint titles.
Chapter 4
Where it all began
Hawaii · 2024 — Represents Brazil at the sprint world championship in Hawaii.
Chapter 5
World podium
Singapore · 2026 — At the sprint world championship in Singapore, the crew takes 3rd place in V6 Open 1500 m.
Chapter 6
Ali Koa Va'a
Búzios — An athlete's experience becomes a purpose: sharing the sea of Búzios aboard an outrigger canoe.
