Surfski

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Some athletes are driven by competition. Others are driven by something deeper. For Axel Celmanti, paddle sport became a turning point, a space where discipline, purpose, and self-belief came together. Following the amputation of his leg, he was forced to adapt to a new reality and rediscover his path. What began as a step into […]

Judit Vergés is a surfski, surf lifesaving, and paddleboard athlete from Banyoles, Catalonia, currently based in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. Over the years, she has established herself at international level, collecting European titles and World Championship medals while continuing to progress across multiple paddle disciplines. Living and training in Gran Canaria has played a […]

Calm, composed, and deeply connected to the ocean, Kira Bester has established herself as one of the defining figures in modern surfski racing. The South African paddler’s 2025 season was not just a demonstration of physical dominance, but a reflection of maturity, consistency, and respect for the sea. Racing across continents and conditions, she carried […]

Entre voyages aux quatre coins du monde, compétitions internationales et conditions extrêmes, Thaïs Delrieux a vécu une saison intense et marquante. À seulement 24 ans, la sportive de haut niveau établie à Biarritz a intégré trois équipes de France en sauvetage côtier, ocean racing et prone paddle, et s’est illustrée sur les plus grandes scènes, […]

The mixed surfski world title demands more than individual excellence. At the 2025 ICF Canoe Ocean Racing World Championships in Durban, Saskia Hockly and Matthew Fenn rose to the challenge, combining precision, commitment, and trust to secure the gold medal. Already a familiar name on the international circuit, the young South African athlete added a new […]

A 9ª edição da VIBE – Volta de Ilhabela confirmou mais uma vez o lugar único do evento no calendário da canoagem. Realizada todos os anos no primeiro final de semana de dezembro, a VIBE é uma prova de revezamento de 90 quilômetros aberta a todas as embarcações de remo sentado, sendo especialmente popular entre […]

The 9th edition of VIBE – Volta de Ilhabela once again confirmed the event’s unique place on the paddling calendar. Held every year on the first weekend of December, VIBE is a 90-kilometer relay race open to all seated paddle crafts, while remaining especially popular with OC6 and V6 teams. This year marked record participation, […]