The nation concedes next year’s World Championships “cannot realistically” be held in Auckland due to current COVID restrictions.
THE SWEET SATISFACTION BEHIND NOTTEN’S FIRST CAPE POINT CHALLENGE CROWN
He’s enjoyed an incredible year of results, but there’s a simple reason why this latest victory is sweeter than any other.
COLLINS REVEALS BURNING AMBITION BEHIND BREAKTHROUGH 20 BEACHES WIN
He’s starred in the ocean ski arena for the past few seasons, but Collins came into the Shaw and Partners 20 Beaches Ocean Classic with a point to prove.
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.
BRASIL TO BE SURFSKI’S “NEXT BIG GROWTH AREA” SAYS OSCAR CHALUPSKY
The nation concedes next year’s World Championships “cannot realistically” be held in Auckland due to current COVID restrictions.
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.
