She’s spent decades conquering her challenges in the ocean, but Bonnie Hancock’s next adventure defies all belief.
PLANS UNDERWAY TO EXPAND NEW ZEALAND’S BEGINNERS PADDLING PROGRAM
Canoe Racing New Zealand has created a program to nurture young paddlers. Now, it wants to see it used as a blueprint across the globe.
SCOTTBURGH TO BRIGHTON TARGETS REBUILD AFTER REVITALISED 2021
One of the oldest surfski races in the world is undergoing a resurgence, pitting athletes against all of the elements as well as each other.
IN THE BOAT with: ANA SWETISH
It may not be the first place that comes to mind when you think of downwind meccas, but Bellingham Bay has produced one of the world’s best in Ana Swetish.
IN THE BOAT with: VALENTIN HENOT
Valentin Henot’s life has always revolved around the ocean but it took a trip to the other side of the world to realise how much he loved it.
IN THE BOAT with: BONNIE HANCOCK
The ironwoman champion reveals how surfski paddling reignited her passion for competition – as well as the struggles it brought with it.
THE PADDLER’S PROFILE: MALCOLM TURNBULL
The former Australian Prime Minister has spent his career in the public eye, making time spent alone on the water all the more valuable.
THE PADDLER’S PROFILE: TIM HORAN
His comeback from a devastating knee injury to win another rugby World Cup is well-known. But few realise the role that paddling played behind the scenes.
THE PADDLER’S PROFILE: KARL STEFANOVIC
He’s one of Australia’s most recognisable celebrities, but few would be aware of Karl Stefanovic’s impressive surfski accolade.
2021 ICF Ocean Racing World Championships
RISING STARS STOKE DEBATE AROUND ICF’S MEDAL REGULATIONS
Ana Swetish and Uli Hart are both Under 23 athletes who produced breakout performances, only to walk away with very different titles.
NICK NOTTEN HOPES WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP WIN JUST THE BEGINNING
He’s picked up several podium finishes over his racing career, but Nick Notten hopes this proves to be the breakthrough result he’s been aiming for.
MICHELLE BURN REFLECTS ON WORLD TITLE EIGHT YEARS IN THE MAKING
The South African finally became a World Champion with her commanding victory at the 2021 event in Lanzarote.
SURFSKI SPOTLIGHT: ISRAEL
It may not be the first country that springs to mind when you think “downwind paradise”, but Israel’s claim to that title is a strong one.
SURFSKI SPOTLIGHT: MALTA
Surfski paddling was only introduced to the Mediterranean island a decade ago, but its passionate community is making up for lost time.
SURFSKI SPOTLIGHT: GERMANY
Largely unknown to the paddling community ten years ago, the cluster of small Spanish islands are now world leaders in surfski development.
