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NORTON AND McKENZIE PASS SEASON-OPENING “TEST” WITH BRIDGE TO BEACH VICTORIES
The pair dominated on their way to opening the Shaw and Partners Australian Ocean Racing Series with victory.
AUSTRALIAN OCEAN RACING SERIES TO SHOWCASE “NEW STYLE OF RACING” IN 2022
Dean Gardiner believes fans will see a number of changes – and several new faces – when international racing resumes this year.
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.
ADDED MEANING BEHIND JASPER MOCKE’S PE2EL VICTORY
The South African legend has won races all around the world, but admits his latest title has left a feeling like no other.
THE TITLE AMBITION BEHIND McGREGOR’S EVERLASTING SUCCESS
He’s just added another two South African national titles to his astounding collection, now Hank McGregor wants the missing jewel in his crown.
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.
COLLINS & McKENZIE CLAIM BRIDGE TO BEACH VICTORIES
The Australian Ocean Racing Series has begun for 2021, and Jackson Collins and Danielle McKenzie sent a warning to their rivals.
BROTHERS UNITE TO DEFY DISABILITY IN SURFSKI FIRST
This is the heartwarming story of how surfski paddling brought three tight-knit brothers even closer together, breaking through barriers in the process.
SAFETY IN SPOTLIGHT AFTER PADDLING DEATH IN CAPE TOWN
Tragedy has again struck the Cape Town surfski community, and it’s provided a grim reminder to paddlers right across the world.
SHAW AND PARTNERS COMMIT MORE THAN $1,000,000 TO AUSTRALIAN SERIES
The Australian Ocean Racing Series has been unveiled for 2021 and it boasts events and sponsorship like never before.
‘SURFSKI ENCYCLOPAEDIA’ PLOTTING DOWNWIND COURSES ALL OVER THE GLOBE
It started out as a passing idea, but Downwindable is quickly gathering speed and sharing surfski ‘locals knowledge’ all over the globe.
INSPIRATIONAL SURFSKI PADDLER SET FOR ASTONISHING NEW CHALLENGE
He’s defied all odds to get back in the boat, now British paddler Jonathan White is eyeing off a new sporting dream.
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.
KENNY RICE WINS THIRD CAPE POINT CHALLENGE
The 2020 Cape Point Challenge went right down to the wire, but Rice held on to create his own piece of history.
NEW TO THE PADDLER: THE STREAM
A new coverage of surfski is arriving this week.
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.
ADAPTIVE PADDLING PROGRAM INTRODUCING SURFSKI TO VETERANS
An Israeli program that has been harnessing the power of paddling to support returned veterans is now expanding across international borders.
McGREGOR BACK ON TOP AFTER TOUGHEST YEAR OF HIS CAREER
After battling illness and a global pandemic, the 11-time marathon World Champion is back to his best – and more enthusiastic than ever.
THE TRASH PADDLER MAKING WAVES FOR A VITAL CAUSE
One Singapore paddler’s idea to help clean up our oceans is beginning to gain traction in surfski communities around the world.
OSCAR CHALUPSKY BACK ON THE WATER FOR MILLER’S RUN
The 12-time Molokai Champion is back on the ocean and already back into some fun downwind conditions as he continues his cancer battle.
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.
MORE IS THE SCORE IN ‘MILLER’S RUN OF THE SEASON’
The world’s most iconic downwind course is the centre of a new project designed to get paddlers out on the water.