Judit Vergés is a surfski, surf lifesaving, and paddleboard athlete from Banyoles, Catalonia, currently based in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. Over the years, she has established herself at international level, collecting European titles and World Championship medals while continuing to progress across multiple paddle disciplines. Living and training in Gran Canaria has played a […]

Calm, composed, and deeply connected to the ocean, Kira Bester has established herself as one of the defining figures in modern surfski racing. The South African paddler’s 2025 season was not just a demonstration of physical dominance, but a reflection of maturity, consistency, and respect for the sea. Racing across continents and conditions, she carried […]

Entre voyages aux quatre coins du monde, compétitions internationales et conditions extrêmes, Thaïs Delrieux a vécu une saison intense et marquante. À seulement 24 ans, la sportive de haut niveau établie à Biarritz a intégré trois équipes de France en sauvetage côtier, ocean racing et prone paddle, et s’est illustrée sur les plus grandes scènes, […]

At the 2025 edition of the VIBE Volta de Ilhabela, one team stood out not only for its performance, but for the method and vision behind it: ANALYTIC PADDLE, led by Arthur Santacreu. A former world-class athlete turned high-performance coach, Santacreu is one of the most respected figures in Brazilian paddle sports. He claimed the […]

The mixed surfski world title demands more than individual excellence. At the 2025 ICF Canoe Ocean Racing World Championships in Durban, Saskia Hockly and Matthew Fenn rose to the challenge, combining precision, commitment, and trust to secure the gold medal. Already a familiar name on the international circuit, the young South African athlete added a new […]

A 9ª edição da VIBE – Volta de Ilhabela confirmou mais uma vez o lugar único do evento no calendário da canoagem. Realizada todos os anos no primeiro final de semana de dezembro, a VIBE é uma prova de revezamento de 90 quilômetros aberta a todas as embarcações de remo sentado, sendo especialmente popular entre […]

The 9th edition of VIBE – Volta de Ilhabela once again confirmed the event’s unique place on the paddling calendar. Held every year on the first weekend of December, VIBE is a 90-kilometer relay race open to all seated paddle crafts, while remaining especially popular with OC6 and V6 teams. This year marked record participation, […]

À seulement 18 ans, Louka Brard incarne l’énergie d’une jeunesse bretonne passionnée de glisse et de défis. Installé à Crozon, il s’entraîne chaque jour entre stand up paddle et pirogue, porté par un environnement où les conditions changent aussi vite que ses envies de progression. Cette saison marque un cap important : Louka décroche deux […]

On December 5 and 6, the 9th edition of VIBE, the Volta de Ilhabela 90K will bring together hundreds of paddlers for one of Brazil’s most iconic ocean challenges. Created in 2016 by Marcos Möller, VIBE has grown from a local passion project into one of the country’s most anticipated endurance races, attracting athletes from […]