The first-ever Brazilian Va’a National Championship or “Campeonato Brasileiro de Va’a” to take place in the North-East made history last weekend in Salvador, Bahia, delivering an unforgettable spectacle of speed, endurance, and team spirit. With record participation, ideal race conditions, and a vibrant atmosphere, the event set a new benchmark for the growth of Va’a in Brazil.
Paddlers from across the country came together to compete at the highest level, showcasing their talent in a series of thrilling long distance or “Maratona” races, crowning V1, V3, V1R (the R stands for “Rudder” as in V1 and V2 with Rudder, basically OC1 and OC2). The championship not only highlighted Brazil’s increasing passion for Va’a but also reinforced the country’s position as a rising force in the international paddling scene.
17th October 2025
This season has been a exciting one for Marton Buday, founder and athlete of NALU Canoes. Dividing his time between racing and developing the brand, Márton continues to build a connection between performance on the water and design in the workshop. His approach remains consistent: test, refine, and apply what he learns in competition to […]
3rd October 2025
Canoe Ocean Racing is set to take a major step forward in 2026 with the International Canoe Federation confirming four-stop World Cups spanning Brazil, France, Malaysia, and Tahiti. For the first time, athletes will have the opportunity to compete in an international circuit dedicated to surfski racing, with events strategically placed across the globe. The […]
23rd August 2025
A few hours before the start of the Molokabra, we had the chance to sit down with one of the key figures shaping the growth of va’a in Brazil: Lígia Felismino. Architect by profession and paddler by passion, Lígia discovered canoeing in 2021 and quickly embraced the sport as a lifestyle, balancing her love for […]
17th August 2025
Get ready for an unforgettable week of racing at the 2025 Va’a World Long Distance Championship, taking place from August 13 to 21 in the stunning city of Niterói, just across the bay from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil! This iconic event brings together the best paddlers from around the globe for a celebration of Polynesian […]
