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VendĂ©e Va’a 2026 : 5 jours de plongĂ©e dans l’univers de la pirogue polynĂ©sienne

12th May 2026

VendĂ©e Va’a 2026 : 5 jours de plongĂ©e dans l’univers de la pirogue polynĂ©sienne

Comme chaque annĂ©e durant le week-end de l’Ascension, la VendĂ©e Va’a revient aux Sables d’Olonne pour transformer la cĂŽte vendĂ©enne en vĂ©ritable terre de culture polynĂ©sienne et de rame ocĂ©anique. OrganisĂ© par l’association SAPOVAYE, l’évĂ©nement est devenu au fil des annĂ©es un rendez-vous incontournable du calendrier international de va’a, mĂȘlant compĂ©tition de haut niveau, partage […]

Kaiwi Solo 2026 Full Results: Miles Orr and Lauren Spalding Win the Legendary Molokaʻi to Oʻahu OC1 Crossing

11th May 2026

Kaiwi Solo 2026 Full Results: Miles Orr and Lauren Spalding Win the Legendary Molokaʻi to Oʻahu OC1 Crossing

The 2026 edition of the PA’A Hawai‘i Kaiwi Solo once again delivered an unforgettable showcase of endurance, tactical brilliance, and true ocean mastery as paddlers from across Hawai‘i, Tahiti, the mainland United States, and beyond took on the legendary 32-mile crossing from MolokaÊ»i to OÊ»ahu. In classic Kaiwi fashion, the KaÊ»iwi Channel tested every athlete […]

Ivan Patzaichin International Canoe Marathon: Nature, endurance and all-level racing – Ruben Alexandru Săcrieriu returns to defend his title

11th May 2026

Ivan Patzaichin International Canoe Marathon: Nature, endurance and all-level racing – Ruben Alexandru Săcrieriu returns to defend his title

The second edition of the Ivan Patzaichin International Canoe Marathon – a 45-kilometre challenge bringing together kayaking, canoeing and stand-up paddle enthusiasts, both elite and recreational – is an event that honours both athletic performance and the legacy of one of Romania’s greatest athletes. Held from 22-24 May, the marathon also marks the official opening […]

Kira Bester & Bernardo Pereira win opening stop of ICF Canoe Ocean Racing World Series in Madeira

6th May 2026

Kira Bester & Bernardo Pereira win opening stop of ICF Canoe Ocean Racing World Series in Madeira

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 […]

Key West Paddle Classic: Paolo Ameglio’s Crew Joins the Lineup

5th May 2026

Key West Paddle Classic: Paolo Ameglio’s Crew Joins the Lineup

Rooted in the ocean since childhood, Paolo Ameglio has built a life and a career  around paddling. Born in Panama and now based in South Florida, he brings over 15 years of coaching experience across outrigger canoeing and dragon boat, including work with the U.S. national teams. As the founder of Florida Paddling Hui, he […]

Chasing Swells and Titles: Merlin Grellier-Besancon’s Story

30th April 2026

Chasing Swells and Titles: Merlin Grellier-Besancon’s Story

Merlin Grellier-Besancon is one of the rising young names in the world of outrigger canoe racing, a demanding ocean sport that combines endurance, power, technique, and the ability to read ever-changing conditions at sea. Competing across disciplines such as OC1, OC6, and V1, he has quickly built a reputation as one of the most promising […]

The Walsh Brothers: How Australia Forges Champions

20th April 2026

The Walsh Brothers: How Australia Forges Champions

Australia has always had a particular relationship with the ocean. For Matt and Josh Walsh, that relationship started early. Growing up as brothers in a sporting family, they tried nearly everything, and excelled at most of it. But it is on the water, aboard their Nalu canoes, that the two brothers found something that stuck. […]

Armando Da Silva : Le Tour de l’Île Vertime, un dĂ©fi unique entre mer et marais

17th April 2026

Armando Da Silva : Le Tour de l’Île Vertime, un dĂ©fi unique entre mer et marais

Au croisement de l’ocĂ©an et des marais,  s’impose comme une course Ă  part dans le paysage des Ă©preuves de rame. Entre effort de longue distance, stratĂ©gie et adaptation constante aux Ă©lĂ©ments, l’évĂ©nement sĂ©duit  un public de plus en plus large, des passionnĂ©s aux compĂ©titeurs aguerris. Les 30 et 31 mai prochains, aux Sables-d’Olonne, diffĂ©rents supports […]

Rest in Peace, Kai Bartlett (1975 – 2026)

3rd April 2026

Rest in Peace, Kai Bartlett (1975 – 2026)

The world of outrigger canoeing and ocean paddling is mourning the loss of one of its most beloved figures. Kai Bartlett, a champion paddler, craftsman, mentor, and lifelong ocean lover, has passed away at the age of 50. His death has profoundly affected the global paddling community, with friends, competitors, and fans sharing an outpouring […]

Thomas Buton’s Journey: From Newcomer to French Champion

28th March 2026

Thomas Buton’s Journey: From Newcomer to French Champion

Passionate about the ocean and driven by a strong competitive spirit, this French paddler Thomas Buton and Nalu’s Canoes team rider  has built an impressive journey in outrigger canoeing since discovering the sport in 2010. After many years playing American football, he turned to the water in search of a new challenge and quickly fell […]

Inside the Mind of Beata Markin: From K1 Roots to Ocean Power

27th February 2026

Inside the Mind of Beata Markin: From K1 Roots to Ocean Power

Born in Budapest, Hungary, far from the world’s great ocean channels, Beata Markin began her paddling journey in sprint kayaking at just ten years old. What started on flatwater evolved into a career defined by open-ocean racing, resilience, and constant progression. Now based in Honolulu, HawaiÊ»i, she competes at a high level across multiple disciplines  […]

Finding Strength on the Water: The Story of Axel Celmanti

20th February 2026

Finding Strength on the Water: The Story of Axel Celmanti

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 […]

Ranitea Mamatui : AthlÚte polynésienne, future professeure engagée

18th February 2026

Ranitea Mamatui : AthlÚte polynésienne, future professeure engagée

À 21 ans, Ranitea Mamatui avance entre deux mondes. NĂ©e et Ă©levĂ©e Ă  Tahiti, bercĂ©e par le lagon et la culture du Va’a, elle a grandi avec l’ocĂ©an comme terrain de jeu et comme Ă©cole de vie. Introduite trĂšs tĂŽt Ă  la pirogue par son pĂšre, elle y a trouvĂ© bien plus qu’un sport : […]

Ranitea Mamatui: Carrying Tahiti Across Continents

18th February 2026

Ranitea Mamatui: Carrying Tahiti Across Continents

Sixteen thousand kilometers separate Tahiti from mainland France and that is the distance Ranitea Mamatui chose to cross to pursue her studies. At 21, the Polynesian paddler has traded lagoon waters for a new life at Aix-Marseille University, where she is training to become a physical education teacher. Raised by the ocean and introduced to […]

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