Outrigger Canoe

The 42nd edition of the International Ardèche Gorge Marathon lived up to all expectations on Saturday, 7 November 2026. Following autumn rainfall in the days leading up to the event, which brought water levels to an ideal level for racing, competitors enjoyed glorious sunshine and near-perfect conditions on the river. More than 1,500 participants representing […]

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, […]

Alors que Médoc Va’a vient de participer à la Hawaiki Nui Va’a, avec une 38ᵉ place à l’arrivée, l’heure est venue de revenir sur l’un des grands moments de la saison du club médocain : son véritable coup de maître au Fort Boyard Défi Va’a organisé par le club Rochefort Océan Va’a pour palier l’absence […]

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 […]

For Maria Clara, Molokabra isn’t just another stop on the calendar, it’s practically a homecoming. Now competing for her third consecutive year, the Brazilian paddler arrived in Ceará fresh off a rainy stretch in Ilhabela and stepped straight into the trade winds she’s come to know so well. Her opening descent delivered a personal-best top […]

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 […]

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 […]

There are places in the world where water sports fit naturally into the rhythm of daily life. Fortaleza, in the state of Ceará, in the North East of Brazil is one of those rare destinations. From the first morning on Beira Mar, it becomes obvious: here, the ocean isn’t a backdrop — it’s the beating […]

Du 26 au 30 août prochains, Brest accueillera les Championnats d’Europe d’Ocean Racing, un rendez-vous majeur qui réunira les meilleurs spécialistes européens de surfski, mais aussi de pirogue océanique en OC1, OC2 et V6. Organisé par le Canoë Kayak Club Brestois (CKCB), l’événement ambitionne de faire rayonner toutes les facettes de cette discipline spectaculaire, tout […]

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 […]

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 […]

The 2026 Gorge Downwind Champs brought 641 finishers to Hood River, Oregon, for another memorable edition of one of the world’s premier downwind paddling events. With elite international athletes lining up alongside a deep field of dedicated paddlers, the race once again delivered the speed, excitement, and legendary conditions that make the Columbia Gorge a […]

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 […]

[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 […]