The nation concedes next year’s World Championships “cannot realistically” be held in Auckland due to current COVID restrictions.
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HOW MICHELLE BURN FOUND HERSELF COMPETING AT THE CANOE SPRINT WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS
It was an opportunity the surfski World Champion didn’t see coming… but it was that she relished.
BOUZAN & BURN SEAL STUNNING SEASONS WITH VICTORIES AT IRISH COAST CHAMPIONSHIPS
Spaniard Walter Bouzan and South African Michelle Burn added another accolade to their impressive 2021 campaigns in Dublin.
20 BEACHES ORGANISERS DECLARE INTENTION FOR 2021 RACE TO GO AHEAD
It’s subject to COVID restrictions, but organisers say they want Sydney’s iconic race to return, no matter the scale.
WORLD CHAMPION NICK NOTTEN OFFERING FREE FEEDBACK IN TRAINING STUDY
His incredible near-miss has swept around the world, but astoundingly – this isn’t the first time it’s happened.
PADDLERS UNITE TO SAVE SHONGWENI NATURE RESERVE
Hank McGregor and Hayley Nixon were among those who lent their support to the conservation of one of South Africa’s great Nature Reserves.
SURFSKI SPOTLIGHT: THE CANARY ISLANDS
Largely unknown to the paddling community ten years ago, the cluster of small Spanish islands are now world leaders in surfski development.
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”.
PLANS FOR NEW RACE WEEK LOCATION AFTER CANCELLATION OF ‘THE DOCTOR’
The world’s richest surfski event will now be held in an unlikely New South Wales town if organisers are able to secure the required approvals.
McKENZIE USES SPARE TIME WISELY AHEAD OF BLOCKBUSTER RACE WEEK
A silver lining behind the COVID-19 shutdown, the 2019 World Champion has finally been able to address an ongoing injury.
OSCAR CHALUPSKY NAMED 2020 JOE GLICKMAN AWARD WINNER
A tireless advocate for surfski paddling, receiving this honour carries a deeply personal sentiment for the 12-time Molokai Champion.
WATCH: THE 2020 JOE GLICKMAN AWARD PRESENTATION
The Joe Glickman Award panel members linked up from all corners of the globe to present Oscar Chalupsky with the inaugural trophy.
DETAILS OF ‘THE JOE GLICKMAN AWARD’ REVEALED
One of the most respected and admired figures in the history of surfski paddling is set to be honoured under a new initiative.
“RIGHT DECISION”: CHAMPIONS REACT TO ICF WORLDS CANCELLATION
The two reigning world champions have thrown their support behind the International Canoe Federation’s decision to abandon the September event.
ICF CANCELS 2020 OCEAN RACING WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS
The decision comes after months of uncertainty and deliberation over whether the event scheduled to run in Portugal could go ahead.
SURFSKI SALES SURGE DURING COVID-19 LOCKDOWN
While racing ground to a halt during Australia’s lockdown, the recreational pursuit of paddling soared to new heights.
RACING TO RESUME IN AUSTRALIA THIS WEEKEND
And an all-star cast boasting some of surfski racing’s biggest names will be taking part.
CONFUSION REIGNS OVER SOUTH AFRICAN PADDLING
While paddling is still banned for the everyday enthusiast, a loophole is being exploited to get back on the water.
KIEFFER AND CLARKE WIN NEW ZEALAND VIRTUAL CHAMPIONSHIPS
Austin Kieffer and Rachel Clarke prevailed over a star-studded field to win the inaugural event.
RICE CALLS FOR WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS TO BE CANCELLED
The two-time world champion believes the integrity of the event will be damaged if it goes ahead in September.
SHANNON ECKSTEIN TO COME OUT OF RETIREMENT
The greatest ironman of all time will step on to the start line one final time in the WA Race Week’s new ironperson event.
IRONMAN EVENT ADDED TO $200,000 WA RACE WEEK
The shake-up will see the world’s best ironmen and ironwomen go head-to-head with surfski’s leading downwind paddlers in The Doctor.
SHAW AND PARTNERS PLEDGES TO FUND ELITE PADDLERS’ RACE WEEK QUARANTINE
In a major boost to the aspirations of the sport’s elite paddlers, Shaw and Partners has committed to doing whatever it can amid COVID-19.