Spanish paddlers thrived in the flat, grueling conditions to claim bragging rights over their European rivals.
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THE SURFSKI SECRET BEHIND AUSSIE SAILOR’S OLYMPIC WIN
What started as a new hobby during COVID lockdown has formed an integral part of Will Ryan’s training schedule.
HUGE SURF WREAKS HAVOC AT THE DOLPHIN COAST CHALLENGE
If two days of hard-fought racing wasn’t hard enough… imagine having to negotiate a beach break like this!
LIGHTNING STRIKES TWICE IN PADDLER’S REMARKABLE WHALE TALE
His incredible near-miss has swept around the world, but astoundingly – this isn’t the first time it’s happened.
AUSTRALIAN OCEAN RACING SERIES CANCELLED FOR 2021
It’s the second year in a row that organisers have been forced into the decision as a result of Australia’s COVID battle.
HOW SURFSKI HAS SHAPED AUSTRALIA’S PROLONGED OLYMPIC SUCCESS
19 Australian surfski paddlers have now claimed Olympic medals and Clint Robinson says there’s a simple secret behind the success.
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.
“PRETTY UNLIKELY”: PADDLE AUSTRALIA CASTS DOUBT OVER WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS
One of the powerhouses of surfski paddling, Australia has given the strongest indication yet that the 2020 World Championships will not run.
DETAILS REVEALED FOR 2023 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS IN AUSTRALIA
After a two month delay, organisers have now revealed the scheduling of the 2023 World Championships. And it could create an unprecedented fortnight of racing.
ICF CONSIDERS RELOCATING PORTUGAL WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS
A final decision will be made at the end of June, but organisers have already drawn up a number of contingency plans.
COMMUNITY COMES FIRST FOR ICONIC NEW ZEALAND EVENT
The Poor Knights Crossing is a race built on respect, and this year – more than ever – organisers want to show it.
LEGENDS REFLECT ON THE MOLOKAI CHALLENGE
The 2020 Molokai Challenge was cancelled due to COVID-19, but the significance of the revered event isn’t being forgotten by the icons who have won it.
HATTON SIDELINED BY FREAK BAKING ACCIDENT
The 2015 World Champion is facing six weeks out of the water after the unusual mishap.
NEW ZEALAND GOES VIRTUAL FOR NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS
Canoe Racing New Zealand has taken a different line during COVID-19, but it’s one that may become the new normal.
DRAGON RUN UP IN THE AIR FOR 2020
One of surfski’s favourite races is facing an uncertain future amid COVID-19.
TRANS-TASMAN SHIFT FOR ICF WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS
The ICF World Championships are returning south of the equator.