The 36 year-old Australian says he has a clear understanding of what’s to come after again achieving a feat no one else has.
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ICF PRESIDENT BACKS WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP RETURN TO TWO-YEAR CYCLE
Thomas Konietzko declared ocean racing is one of the ICF’s more unique paddling disciplines and should be treated as such.
COLLINS & SWETISH CLAIM WINS AT 2025 GORGE DOWNWIND CHAMPIONSHIPS
The Australian wins his first surfski title since claiming a silver medal at last year’s Paris Olympic Games.
DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVE PROPELS RICHARDS TO MOLOKAI RECORD
It wasn’t quite the race preparation that Richards usually produces, but the result will be spoken about for a very long time.
SPORTS PSYCHOLOGY & FIGHTING FOR A FRIEND: BEHIND DOLAN’S MOLOKAI VICTORY
With his drought-breaking triumph, Pat Dolan becomes the first Hawaiian since 1978 to win the iconic crossing.
“A WEIGHT THAT’S OFF ME”: HOW NICK NOTTEN RETURNED TO TOP OF THE PODIUM
The German powerhouse says he’s now aware of the magnitude of his win and what it means for surfski paddling in Europe.
CORY HILL & KIRA BESTER CLAIM HONG KONG DRAGON RUN TITLES
It’s the Australian star’s fifth-straight win when he’s been able to race in Hong Kong, setting the stage for the Australian racing swing.
THE SURPRISE PARTY THAT SAW HARBRECHT’S WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP WIN FINALLY SINK IN
The German powerhouse says he’s now aware of the magnitude of his win and what it means for surfski paddling in Europe.
RICHARDS TO REFLECT ON RACING FUTURE AFTER 20 BEACHES WIN
The esteemed event launched the Shaw and Partners Australian Ocean Racing Series – and the run towards the WA Race Week.
HILL EYEING HISTORY AFTER WINNING FIFTH 20 BEACHES CROWN
The early leader of the Shaw and Partners Australian Ocean Racing Series pointscore reflects on his paddling journey.
LATE CHANGE AS STARS RETURN FOR SHAW AND PARTNERS 20 BEACHES
The esteemed event launched the Shaw and Partners Australian Ocean Racing Series – and the run towards the WA Race Week.
HARBRECHT & BESTER CROWNED WORLD CHAMPIONS IN MADEIRA
The esteemed event launched the Shaw and Partners Australian Ocean Racing Series – and the run towards the WA Race Week.
THE IMPORTANT MESSAGE BEHIND PETER BOLTON’S RISE TO THE TOP
The early leader of the Shaw and Partners Australian Ocean Racing Series pointscore reflects on his paddling journey.
HILL & SMITH FIND FORM AT FORSTER RACE WEEKEND
The esteemed event launched the Shaw and Partners Australian Ocean Racing Series – and the run towards the WA Race Week.
DEFENDING CHAMPION SMITH TO MISS ICF WORLD TITLES
The Australian’s absence is another blow to the star-power of the women’s field.
TRIM & SMITH KICK-START SEASONS WITH WINS AT ‘THE CHUCKY’
The esteemed event launched the Shaw and Partners Australian Ocean Racing Series – and the run towards the WA Race Week.
BRAD RUSSELL HONOURED BY QUEENSLAND PADDLING COMMUNITY
The passionate ocean man tragically died while competing in the 14 Beaches, Paddle Australia’s national championships, on the weekend.
BURN GETS CONFIDENCE BACK AFTER WINNING SOUTH AFRICAN TITLE
The 2021 ICF World Champion admits she was wondering if she still knew how to win after a luckless run of racing.
HART FEELS HE’S FINALLY ARRIVED AFTER BREAKTHROUGH NATIONAL TITLE
For the first time in six years, South Africa has a new men’s national champion after Uli Hart produced one of his best performances to date.
KIEFFER REKINDLES SURFSKI SPARK WITH VICTORY AT THE GORGE
After a difficult run of results through 2023, Austin Kieffer is back on top of the podium after claiming victory at Hood River.
SWETISH SMASHES GLASS CEILING WITH VICTORY AT THE GORGE
America’s rising star reveals why the performance has provided her with a huge confidence boost on the road to the ICF World Championships.
20 BEACHES REVERTS TO ICONIC COURSE FOR 2024
For the first time in more than two decades, Sydney’s iconic 20 Beaches will revert to its namesake, covering Palm Beach to Manly.
RICHARDS RESETS PRIORITIES AFTER OLYMPIC HEARTBREAK
Although the field size of the iconic crossing was dramatically reduced, Hill says this victory is as special as his others.
ORGANISERS SAY MOLOKAI CHALLENGE NOT IN DANGER OF DISAPPEARING
Despite a concerningly low number of surfski paddlers at this year’s event, organisers say the future is bright.