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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 […]

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 […]

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 Molokaʻi to Oʻahu. In classic Kaiwi fashion, the Kaʻiwi Channel tested every athlete […]

South Africa’s Kira Bester and Portugal’s Bernardo Pereira opened the 2026 ICF Canoe Ocean Racing World Series in dominant fashion, claiming victory at the Madeira Ocean Racing Challenge, the first stop of the season. Pereira delivers at home Racing on familiar waters, Bernardo Pereira confirmed his status as one of the sport’s rising leaders. The […]

Rooted in the ocean since childhood, Paolo Ameglio has built a life and a career  around paddling. Born in Panama and now based in South Florida, he brings over 15 years of coaching experience across outrigger canoeing and dragon boat, including work with the U.S. national teams. As the founder of Florida Paddling Hui, he […]

Merlin Grellier-Besancon is one of the rising young names in the world of outrigger canoe racing, a demanding ocean sport that combines endurance, power, technique, and the ability to read ever-changing conditions at sea. Competing across disciplines such as OC1, OC6, and V1, he has quickly built a reputation as one of the most promising […]