Paddling News

The 9th edition of VIBE – Volta de Ilhabela once again confirmed the event’s unique place on the paddling calendar. Held every year on the first weekend of December, VIBE is a 90-kilometer relay race open to all seated paddle crafts, while remaining especially popular with OC6 and V6 teams. This year marked record participation, […]

À seulement 18 ans, Louka Brard incarne l’énergie d’une jeunesse bretonne passionnée de glisse et de défis. Installé à Crozon, il s’entraîne chaque jour entre stand up paddle et pirogue, porté par un environnement où les conditions changent aussi vite que ses envies de progression. Cette saison marque un cap important : Louka décroche deux […]

On December 5 and 6, the 9th edition of VIBE, the Volta de Ilhabela 90K will bring together hundreds of paddlers for one of Brazil’s most iconic ocean challenges. Created in 2016 by Marcos Möller, VIBE has grown from a local passion project into one of the country’s most anticipated endurance races, attracting athletes from […]

In Brazil, where the ocean shapes both culture and identity, a new era of paddlesports is rising, and few embody this movement as powerfully as Ulisses Calenti. Entrepreneur, producer, and dedicated Va’a athlete, Ulisses has spent more than a decade building bridges between passion, performance, and community. From São Paulo to the windswept coastline of […]

The action is underway in Rapa Nui as the continent’s best paddlers hit the Pacific for the Panamericano Va’a 2025.Strong winds, rolling swell, and fast ocean conditions promise intense battles from start to finish. Every stroke counts as athletes fight for clean lines, quick transitions, and the perfect surf run to break away from the […]

Le Championnat de France d’Ocean Racing 2025 s’est tenu à Toulon, sur la plage du Mourillon, du 29 octobre au 2 novembre. Cet événement majeur de la saison a rassemblé l’élite française de la rame océanique autour de conditions variées, mêlant vent, houle et stratégie.Au programme : des courses longues distances en monoplace et biplace, […]

À la tête du club Toulon Va’a depuis deux ans, Tepurotu Fariki — que tout le monde appelle « Tepu » (prononcez Té-Pou) — incarne l’énergie et la passion du va’a dans le Sud de la France. Originaire des Tuamotu par son père, elle a grandi en métropole, bercée par la culture polynésienne et l’esprit […]

A Global Celebration of Ocean Racing The 2025 ICF Canoe Ocean Racing World Championships in Durban, South Africa, offered one of the most exciting and balanced editions the sport has ever seen. What unfolded along the 34-kilometer stretch from the Durban Undersea Club to Westbrook was more than just a test of endurance it was […]

The first day of the 2025 ICF Canoe Ocean Racing World Championships set the tone for an unforgettable weekend in Durban. The opening day of the ICF Canoe Ocean Racing World Championships in Durban could not have started better for South Africa. On home waters, Matthew Fenn and Saskia Johanna Hockly turned last year’s bronze […]

À quelques semaines du Marathon International des Gorges de l’Ardèche (7 et 8 novembre 2025), l’effervescence monte à Vallon-Pont-d’Arc ! Véritable institution depuis 1985, cette course mythique attire chaque année plusieurs centaines de passionnés de pagaie venus affronter les rapides spectaculaires de l’Ardèche dans un décor grandiose. Après avoir accueilli les pirogues V6 pour la […]

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 […]

The international paddling community has descended on Durban, turning the usually laid-back beachfront into a hive of excitement as athletes from every corner of the globe gather for the 2025 ICF Canoe Ocean Racing World Championships. Hosted by the Durban Undersea Club (DUC) at the Point Water Sports Club, the event marks one of the […]

It’s the news TotalPaddler – and a large part of the Outrigger Canoe racing community – has been waiting for! Starting next season, the International Canoe Federation (ICF) has officially confirmed the inclusion of the OC1 (one-man outrigger canoe) as a medal event for both men and women, joining the surfski SS1 category, at the […]

Tahiti’s Team OPT joined the elite list of Molokai Hoe champions on Sunday, conquering the 40.8-mile Ka‘iwi Channel from Moloka‘i to Waikīkī in 4 hours, 42 minutes, and 2 seconds. The first-time winners ended fellow Tahitian powerhouse Shell Va‘a’s three-year reign, with the defending champions finishing second in 4:44:57. “It’s the first win for OPT […]