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Parties de Toulon avec plusieurs mois de préparation dans les bras et un rêve en tête, elles ont traversé près de 18 000 kilomètres pour rejoindre Tahiti. L’aventure polynésienne des rameuses de Toulon Va’a Vahinés a commencé bien avant leur embarquement pour Tahiti. En mai 2025, l’équipage toulonnais s’est illustré en remportant la Vendée Va’a, […]

The 38th edition of Te Aito, the oldest race on the Tahitian Va’a Federation calendar, took place on June 5 and 6 in Taaone, Pirae, bringing together more than 1000 paddlers across all age groups, from young beginners to elite and veteran competitors. Throughout the weekend, Tahiti’s best paddlers battled for victory in one of […]

The countdown is over. This weekend, June 5-6, 2026, more than 1,000 paddlers will gather on the waters of Taaone, Tahiti, for the 38th edition of Te Aito, the oldest and most iconic V1 canoe race in French Polynesia. For nearly four decades, Te Aito has been more than just a competition. It has become […]

[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 […]

O cenário náutico nacional voltou seus olhos para a capital capixaba, Vitória (ES) — cidade conhecida por suas raias desafiadoras —, que nos dias 30 e 31 de maio sediou o Campeonato Brasileiro de Va’a Maratona 2026. Realizado sob a responsabilidade da CBVA’A (Confederação Brasileira de Va’a), a entidade máxima da modalidade no país, o […]

Taho’e 2026 took place in particularly challenging conditions, with intense heat and very little wind, making surf almost nonexistent. It became a true test of endurance, race management, and strategy. Women’s Results 🥇 Iloha Eychenne: 1h15🥈 Sommer Nateahi: 1h19🥉 Marguerite Temaiana: 1h21 The women delivered impressive performances despite the difficult conditions, once again highlighting the […]

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 […]

Nascida e criada em Niterói, a cidade fluminense que se consolidou como a capital e o principal polo de Va’a (o esporte milenar da canoa havaiana) no Brasil, Danielle Chevrand construiu uma trajetória pouco comum no universo das águas. Formada em jornalismo e com passagens marcantes por grandes redações esportivas e na gestão de comunicação […]

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 […]

Les Sables d’Olonne ont une nouvelle fois vibré au rythme des coups de pagaie et des chants polynésiens. Du 14 au 16 mai 2026, la 15e édition de la Vendée Va’a a tenu toutes ses promesses : spectacle, intensité et émotions sur l’Atlantique. Jour 1: Baptême du feu sous le vent vendéen Pas question de […]

Comme chaque année durant le week-end de l’Ascension, la Vendée Va’a revient aux Sables d’Olonne pour transformer la côte vendéenne en véritable terre de culture polynésienne et de rame océanique. Organisé par l’association SAPOVAYE, l’événement est devenu au fil des années un rendez-vous incontournable du calendrier international de va’a, mêlant compétition de haut niveau, partage […]

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 Molokaʻi to Oʻahu. In classic Kaiwi fashion, the Kaʻiwi Channel tested every athlete […]

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 […]

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 […]