Paddling News

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

There are World Championships, and then there are World Championships that feel like they belong in the place where they are being held. This week, the world of surfski has descended on La Vila Joiosa, the colourful Mediterranean town on Spain’s Costa Blanca, for the 2026 Surfksi World Championships organized by local club Nautic La […]

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 […]

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 […]

Nicolas Lambert, encadrant du club du Grau-du-Roi Terre de Camargue, s’est construit une solide réputation dans le kayak, notamment en surfski, sa spécialité sur les longues distances. Depuis plusieurs années, le Français s’investit également dans le va’a, avec la même exigence. Après les championnats du monde de longue distance à Rio en 2025, puis les […]