The Australian Ocean Racing Series has been unveiled for 2021 and it boasts events and sponsorship like never before.
NORTON AND SMITH CLAIM BREAKTHROUGH WINS AT FORSTER OCEAN CLASSIC
They’re both experienced and extremely successful paddlers, but rate the wins as the biggest of their ocean ski careers.
NORTON & LAIRD CLAIM EARLY WINS AT FORSTER RACE WEEKEND
It was dramatic racing as Tom Norton and Georgia Laird claim confidence-boosting wins to open the Voost Shaw and Partners Forster Race Week.
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.
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.
Covid-19 Coverage
BRIDGE TO BEACH SET TO LAUNCH AUSTRALIAN SERIES IN MARCH
It was thrown into uncertainty by Sydney’s recent COVID outbreak, but organisers have now set a date for the 2021 Bridge to Beach.
AUSTRALIAN OCEAN RACING SERIES CANCELLED FOR 2020
The announcement will be made official in the coming days.
GOLD COAST OCEAN CLASSIC CANCELLED DUE TO COVID-19 RESTRICTIONS
Organisers are hoping that the iconic event can still run this summer, but concede it’s “not looking bright”.
