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Watch LIVE! The 2026 Brazilian Va’a Championship in Vitória, ES

2nd June 2026

Watch LIVE! The 2026 Brazilian Va’a Championship in Vitória, ES

[English] The 2026 Brazilian Va’a Championship in Vitória, Espírito Santo, Brazil brings together the country’s top paddlers for a high-intensity weekend of V1, OC1, OC2, and V3 racing in one of Brazil’s most iconic coastal venues. The 2026 Brazilian Va’a Championship will be available to watch live or on replay, so fans can follow every […]

Welcome to TotalPaddler!

TotalPaddler is the world’s first global media platform dedicated to promoting surfski, outrigger canoe, and va’a. Supported by paddling brands and event organizers, we share daily news, interviews, event coverages, and gear reviews in English and French. Check out our event calendar and join our community on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube and help us promote ocean paddle sports worldwide!

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Resultado: Campeonato Brasileiro de Va’a Maratona 2026 (V1, OC1, OC2 e V3)

1st June 2026

Resultado: Campeonato Brasileiro de Va’a Maratona 2026 (V1, OC1, OC2 e V3)

O cenário náutico nacional voltou seus olhos para a capital capixaba, Vitória (ES) — cidade conhecida por suas raias desafiadoras —, que nos dias 30 e 31 de maio sediou o Campeonato Brasileiro de Va’a Maratona 2026. Realizado sob a responsabilidade da CBVA’A (Confederação Brasileira de Va’a), a entidade máxima da modalidade no país, o […]

Tahoe 2026 results: won by Iloha Eychenne and Charles Teinauri

28th May 2026

Tahoe 2026 results: won by Iloha Eychenne and Charles Teinauri

Taho’e 2026 took place in particularly challenging conditions, with intense heat and very little wind, making surf almost nonexistent. It became a true test of endurance, race management, and strategy. Women’s Results 🥇 Iloha Eychenne: 1h15🥈 Sommer Nateahi: 1h19🥉 Marguerite Temaiana: 1h21 The women delivered impressive performances despite the difficult conditions, once again highlighting the […]

Marin lanée: From European Titles to World Championship Podiums

27th May 2026

Marin lanée: From European Titles to World Championship Podiums

From the flat waters of sprint kayaking to the demanding conditions of international surfski racing, Marin lanée has built an impressive career by successfully combining two disciplines that rarely coexist at such a high level. A double European junior champion in sprint, junior vice world champion in Ocean Racing, and more recently bronze medallist at […]

Da redação ao pódio: Como Danielle Chevrand usa a liderança no Va’a para moldar novos talentos

26th May 2026

Da redação ao pódio: Como Danielle Chevrand usa a liderança no Va’a para moldar novos talentos

Nascida e criada em Niterói, a cidade fluminense que se consolidou como a capital e o principal polo de Va’a (o esporte milenar da canoa havaiana) no Brasil, Danielle Chevrand construiu uma trajetória pouco comum no universo das águas. Formada em jornalismo e com passagens marcantes por grandes redações esportivas e na gestão de comunicação […]

Don’t Stay in One Boat: Alex Miranda on the Power of Multicraft Versatility

21st May 2026

Don’t Stay in One Boat: Alex Miranda on the Power of Multicraft Versatility

Brazilian paddler Alex Miranda has built one of the most diverse journeys in ocean paddle sports. Originally from Recife and most recently based in Ilhabela — one of the biggest hubs for ocean paddling in the state of São Paulo — he has now returned to Hong Kong to take on an exciting new chapter […]

Vendée Va’a 2026 : Retour sur la 15e édition et résultats complets

18th May 2026

Vendée Va’a 2026 : Retour sur la 15e édition et résultats complets

Les Sables d’Olonne ont une nouvelle fois vibré au rythme des coups de pagaie et des chants polynésiens. Du 14 au 16 mai 2026, la 15e édition de la Vendée Va’a a tenu toutes ses promesses : spectacle, intensité et émotions sur l’Atlantique. Jour 1: Baptême du feu sous le vent vendéen Pas question de […]

Vendée Va’a 2026 : 5 jours de plongée dans l’univers de la pirogue polynésienne

12th May 2026

Vendée Va’a 2026 : 5 jours de plongée dans l’univers de la pirogue polynésienne

Comme chaque année durant le week-end de l’Ascension, la Vendée Va’a revient aux Sables d’Olonne pour transformer la côte vendéenne en véritable terre de culture polynésienne et de rame océanique. Organisé par l’association SAPOVAYE, l’événement est devenu au fil des années un rendez-vous incontournable du calendrier international de va’a, mêlant compétition de haut niveau, partage […]

Kaiwi Solo 2026 Full Results: Miles Orr and Lauren Spalding Win the Legendary Molokaʻi to Oʻahu OC1 Crossing

11th May 2026

Kaiwi Solo 2026 Full Results: Miles Orr and Lauren Spalding Win the Legendary Molokaʻi to Oʻahu OC1 Crossing

The 2026 edition of the PA’A Hawai‘i Kaiwi Solo once again delivered an unforgettable showcase of endurance, tactical brilliance, and true ocean mastery as paddlers from across Hawai‘i, Tahiti, the mainland United States, and beyond took on the legendary 32-mile crossing from MolokaÊ»i to OÊ»ahu. In classic Kaiwi fashion, the KaÊ»iwi Channel tested every athlete […]

Ivan Patzaichin International Canoe Marathon: Nature, endurance and all-level racing – Ruben Alexandru Săcrieriu returns to defend his title

11th May 2026

Ivan Patzaichin International Canoe Marathon: Nature, endurance and all-level racing – Ruben Alexandru Săcrieriu returns to defend his title

The second edition of the Ivan Patzaichin International Canoe Marathon – a 45-kilometre challenge bringing together kayaking, canoeing and stand-up paddle enthusiasts, both elite and recreational – is an event that honours both athletic performance and the legacy of one of Romania’s greatest athletes. Held from 22-24 May, the marathon also marks the official opening […]

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Upcoming Events

Name Type Country Date
Great Barrier Reef Ocean Challenge – GBROC 2026 Outrigger Canoe, V1, V12, V3, V6 Australia 6th June 2026
Barcelona Paddle Race 2026 Outrigger Canoe, Surfski, Va'a Spain 6th June 2026
Va’a Clinic – Igor Oliveira V1, Va'a Portugal 7th June 2026
Vodafone Channel Race Tahiti 2026 Outrigger Canoe, Va'a 13th June 2026
Hamilton Island Cup 2026 Outrigger Canoe, V1, V6 Australia 18 - 21st June 2026
2026 ECA Canoe Marathon European Championships Surfski Romania 22 - 28th June 2026
Hawaiian Sports Festival 2026 Festival Germany 26 - 28th June 2026
HEIVA VA’A MATA’EINAA 2026 V1, V12, V3, V6, Va'a 26 - 27th June 2026
Canoe Ocean Racing – Brazilian Championship – 2nd Stage Surfski Brazil 27 - 28th June 2026
SUPER TAU’ATI 2026 V12, V16 Tahiti 28th June 2026