Page 5 – The Paddler

THE HEART BEHIND HART’S MAIDEN CAPE POINT CHALLENGE VICTORY

The Under 23 World Champion has enjoyed a breakout season in his surfski – but this victory stands out as something special.

A resolution has been reached after months of discussions between Paddle Australia and organisers of the Shaw and Partners WA Race Week.

The New Zealander says she experienced “ups and downs” across the Shaw and Partners WA Race Week, but walks away with her title defended.

The New Zealander says she experienced “ups and downs” across the Shaw and Partners WA Race Week, but walks away with her title defended.

By their own admission, the South Africans were struggling in the Shaw and Partners WA Race Week… until an honest conversation.

The second race of the Shaw and Partners WA Race Week was decided by sprint finishes for both the men and women.

The Australian pair have kick-started their pursuits of the record-breaking $265,000 prize money on offer.

A long read of where the surfski paddling is heading in Europe, according to those on the ground.

The 2021 World Champion has been battling illness all year, but didn’t expect his season to be derailed like this.

Jemma Smith hadn’t raced in her surfski for months before the World Championships, but that didn’t slow her charge toward the title.