Canoe Racing New Zealand has created a program to nurture young paddlers. Now, it wants to see it used as a blueprint across the globe.
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SCOTTBURGH TO BRIGHTON TARGETS REBUILD AFTER REVITALISED 2021
One of the oldest surfski races in the world is undergoing a resurgence, pitting athletes against all of the elements as well as each other.
KIEFFER AND SWETISH BREAK THROUGH FOR MAIDEN WINS AT THE GORGE
Ana Swetish and Uli Hart are both Under 23 athletes who produced breakout performances, only to walk away with very different titles.
THE PADDLER’S PROFILE: MALCOLM TURNBULL
The former Australian Prime Minister has spent his career in the public eye, making time spent alone on the water all the more valuable.
RISING STARS STOKE DEBATE AROUND ICF’S MEDAL REGULATIONS
Ana Swetish and Uli Hart are both Under 23 athletes who produced breakout performances, only to walk away with very different titles.
NICK NOTTEN HOPES WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP WIN JUST THE BEGINNING
He’s picked up several podium finishes over his racing career, but Nick Notten hopes this proves to be the breakthrough result he’s been aiming for.
“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.
AORS SET FOR QUEENSLAND RETURN UNDER EXPANSION PLAN
The Australian Ocean Racing series is headed back to the Gold Coast.
THE BIG O’S BATTLE AGAINST ‘THE BIG C’
It’s no surprise that even in the fight of his life, Oscar Chalupsky isn’t taking a backwards step.
THE SECRET SURGERY THAT ALMOST DERAILED NORTON’S YEAR
And why the Australian rising star didn’t tell a soul.
SOUTH AFRICAN STRENGTH IN SURFSKI SHUTDOWN
While the rest of the world is free to paddle, South African stars lie in wait.
NEW FOCUS FOR NIXON AS FAMILY COMES FIRST
But make no mistake – she isn’t done with paddling just yet.
BOOTHCAST BREAKS NEW GROUND
How Michael Booth harnessed a horror situation to pursue a new passion.