Glênia Pinheiro

Brazilian paddler and coach Paulo dos Reis, known as Paulão, is one of the most experienced paddlers in Brazil. Based in Ilhabela, São Paulo, he has a unique perspective on the local waters and the challenges of ocean paddling. As someone who has taken part in every edition of the VIBE – Volta de Ilhabela, […]

The Hawaiki Nui Va’a 2026 took place from October 28 to 31, 2026, in French Polynesia. Now in its 33rd edition, this iconic outrigger canoe race brings together crews from Tahiti, other Pacific islands and international clubs to compete across the waters of Huahine, Raiatea, Taha’a and Bora Bora. The main V6 marathon covers approximately […]

The 2026 MolokaBRA brought international attention to Ceará, Brazil, as Fortaleza hosted a round of the Surfski World Cup and welcomed elite paddlers from around the world. The event placed the Fortaleza–Cumbuco coastline at the centre of the international Ocean Racing scene, highlighting a destination that is becoming increasingly relevant to the sport. For Sebastián […]

Rarotonga will welcome the va’a world in November 2028 as the Cook Islands prepare to host their first International Va’a Federation World Championship, bringing global attention to a destination with a rich outrigger canoeing heritage. The International Va’a Federation (IVF) has announced that the Cook Islands will host the 2028 IVF World Distance Championships in […]

For years, outrigger canoeing has been building its presence across Europe, bringing together paddlers drawn to ocean racing, downwind conditions and the unique challenge of reading and working with the water. In the United Kingdom, the sport remains relatively niche, but a growing race series and closer ties with the surfski community are creating new […]

You’re lined up at the start. The sun is already high, the water is glittering, and you know you’ll spend the next hour – or the next five – with no shade at all. Your kit suddenly becomes part of the race plan. A short-sleeve top feels like the obvious choice. Less fabric, more air, […]

La Vila Joiosa, Spain | 9–11 October 2026 The world’s best ocean racers are heading to La Vila Joiosa, Spain, for the 2026 Surfski World Championships. Taking place from 9 to 11 October, the championships will bring together hundreds of paddlers from around the world for three days of high-level surfski racing on the Mediterranean […]

As La Vila Joiosa prepares to welcome the world of Ocean Racing, few people are as closely connected to the town’s journey in the sport as Juan Gordero. An athlete, coach and long-time member of the local club, Juan has been part of its evolution over the years, as La Vila Joiosa established itself as […]

Welcome to MolokaBRA Downwind 2026! Welcome to Ceará, Brazil, for the 8th edition of MolokaBRA Downwind — one of the biggest downwind events in Latin America and a major gathering for ocean paddling. Taking place from September 18 to 27, 2026, along the Ceará coastline, MolokaBRA brings together athletes from Brazil and around the world […]

Quand on atteint le plus haut niveau, chaque détail compte. Pour Iloha Eychenne, quadruple championne du monde de V1, la recherche de performance passe aussi par une question essentielle : trouver une rame qui accompagne réellement sa technique, plutôt que de lui imposer une manière de ramer. En collaboration avec Viper Va’a, fabricant tahitien de […]

Imagine remar ao redor de uma ilha no Oceano Atlântico, percorrendo 90 quilômetros em revezamento e enfrentando vento, ondas, correntes e diferentes condições de mar ao longo do caminho. Essa é a VIBE – Volta de Ilhabela, uma prova de longa distância realizada em Ilhabela, no litoral do estado de São Paulo, Brasil. Ao longo […]

The world’s biggest Va’a sprint showdown is about to begin! From August 17 to 31, Marina Bay in Singapore will welcome 2,222 athletes from 29 countries and territories for one of the biggest celebrations of Va’a racing in the world. Expect spectacular sprint racing, explosive speed, precision and fierce competition, alongside the Polynesian traditions and […]