Champions of the Year - International - 1981
| C2-mixed | C2-men | Women's Kayak | C1-men | K1 men | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Champions | HALLER, Fritz - TURNER, Elizabeth/ USA  | GARVIS, Steve - GARVIS, Mike/ USA | DEPPE, Ulrike/ FRG  | LUGBILL, Jon/ USA | FOX, Richard/ GBR  |
| C2-mixed | C2-men | Women's Kayak | C1-men | K1 men | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Champions | HALLER, Fritz - TURNER, Elizabeth/ USA | GARVIS, Steve - GARVIS, Mike/ USA | DEPPE, Ulrike/ FRG | LUGBILL, Jon/ USA | FOX, Richard/ GBR |