Va’a

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 […]

On Sunday, October 11, the world’s elite outrigger canoe paddlers take on one of the most demanding challenges in ocean racing: the legendary crossing of the Kaiwi Channel. From the shores of Molokaʻi to the finish line in Waikīkī, Oʻahu, the Molokaʻi Hoe World Championship brings together the strength, strategy, endurance, and teamwork that define […]

Le Fort Boyard Défi Va’a s’apprête une nouvelle fois à faire vibrer les rameurs et le public à Fouras. Malgré l’annulation du Fort Boyard Challenge, Rochefort Océan Va’a a fait le choix de maintenir la course V6 ce 26 et 27 Septembre 2026 et de faire vivre cette journée autour du Va’a, du partage et […]

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 […]

Alors que le Fort Boyard Challenge devait une nouvelle fois réunir les passionnés de glisse et de Va’a à Fouras, l’édition 2026 a finalement dû être annulée. Pourtant, pas question pour Rochefort Océan Va’a de laisser ce rendez-vous disparaître du calendrier. Face à cette situation, le club a choisi de relever un nouveau défi : […]

Chaque année, la Seine devient le terrain de jeu de centaines de passionnés de sports de pagaie à l’occasion de La TraverSeine. Au cœur de Paris, kayaks, canoës, SUP et pirogues se retrouvent pour une traversée unique, offrant un autre regard sur la capitale et sur un fleuve qui a longtemps été associé à d’autres […]

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 […]

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 […]

Depuis près de quarante ans, le nom de Te Aito résonne comme une évidence dans l’univers de la pirogue. Née en 1988, la course s’est peu à peu imposée comme l’un des rendez-vous les plus attendus du va’a mondial, forgeant au fil des éditions certains des plus grands champions de la discipline. Et l’actualité du […]

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 […]