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Iloha Eychenne claimed an impressive victory in the women’s race at stop #2 of the ICF Canoe Ocean Racing World CUP Tahiti, finishing well ahead of the rest of the field after 23 kilometres of open ocean and lagoon paddling. But for the waterwoman, 3 x Va’a World Champion among other accolades, the result represented […]

At just 18 years old, Louka Brard has already established himself as one of the brightest young talents in French Ocean Racing. The Breton paddler delivered an outstanding performance at the 2026 French Championships, claiming four national titles and one bronze medal across five different disciplines. A passionate waterman and first-year sports science student in […]

With the 2026 World Srint Championships in Singapore just weeks away, the Tahitian Va’a selection is entering the final stages of its preparation. During the team’s penultimate training session in Tahiti, we caught up with Gordon Barff, Technical Director of the Tahitian Va’a Federation, to discuss the selection process, the challenge of bringing together the […]

With just a few weeks to go before the 2026 Va’a World Sprint Championships in Singapore, Tahitian Va’a coach Philippe Bernadino is entering the final stages of preparation with the national selection. After months of selection and training, the focus is now on fine-tuning the crews, building cohesion and making sure every paddler is ready […]

The German Open Ocean Championship, held during the Hawaiian Sports Festival, brought together some of Germany’s top outrigger canoe paddlers for a demanding day on the water. While many expected classic downwind conditions, Mother Nature had other plans. Instead of strong winds and ocean runners, the athletes faced intense heat, flat water, and a race […]

From the powerful coastline of Madeira to the highest level of international surfski racing, Bernardo  Pereira has built his career through consistency, dedication, and a deep connection with the ocean. Starting paddling at just six years old, he developed the skills and mindset required to compete among the best athletes in the world. His progression […]

For more than 25 years, Jeff Holubeshen, a Nalu Canoes athlete, has been moving across water with the same quiet obsession: finding efficiency in every stroke. Based in Toronto, his journey has taken him through almost every form of paddle sport: dragon boat, sprint canoe, outrigger canoe, and stand-up paddle. Each one adding another layer […]

The 38th edition of Te Aito, the oldest race on the Tahitian Va’a Federation calendar, took place on June 5 and 6 in Taaone, Pirae, bringing together more than 1000 paddlers across all age groups, from young beginners to elite and veteran competitors. Throughout the weekend, Tahiti’s best paddlers battled for victory in one of […]

The countdown is over. This weekend, June 5-6, 2026, more than 1,000 paddlers will gather on the waters of Taaone, Tahiti, for the 38th edition of Te Aito, the oldest and most iconic V1 canoe race in French Polynesia. For nearly four decades, Te Aito has been more than just a competition. It has become […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]