Steven Ferguson has always looked up to his inspirational father - quadruple Olympic champion Ian Ferguson.
Now the 31-year-old is a first-time dad to 4-month-old son Flynn and he hopes to follow in his fathers's footsteps and inspire his son.
Kayak paddlers from around New Zealand converge on Lake Tikitapu (Blue Lake) in Rotorua today, tomorrow and Sunday, for this year's Canoe Sprint National Championships.
Up to 180 competitors of all ages gear up for some exciting racing, especially in the Open Men's and Women's races, where Olympic spots are up for grabs.
Along with his K2 paddling partner Gisborne's Darryl Fitzgerald, Ferguson is hoping to make his third and possibly last crack at Olympic glory.