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.
3rd November 2026
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, […]
26th October 2026
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 […]
24th September 2026
For Maria Clara, Molokabra isn’t just another stop on the calendar, it’s practically a homecoming. Now competing for her third consecutive year, the Brazilian paddler arrived in Ceará fresh off a rainy stretch in Ilhabela and stepped straight into the trade winds she’s come to know so well. Her opening descent delivered a personal-best top […]
19th September 2026
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 […]
8th September 2026
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 […]
2nd June 2026
[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 […]
1st June 2026
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 […]
26th May 2026
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 […]
21st May 2026
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 […]
