Paddling News

Du 10 au 12 avril 2025, la plage de Matira à Bora Bora a accueilli la 7e édition de la Talifit Bora Race, orchestrée par Joram Law et Leilanie Mara (Reretua). Avec plus de 400 participants dont 186 internationaux – notamment une impressionnante délégation hawaiienne – l’événement a confirmé son statut de rendez-vous majeur du […]

The Breizh Ocean Race returns on April 19 and 20 in Ploudalmézeau, Brittany, France for another promising edition. Organized by the Estran Ploudalmézeau and CKCB Brest clubs, this ocean racing event attracts paddlers from all over France and abroad. The 2025 edition will be particularly important, as it will serve as a full-scale test event ahead […]

Hello TotalPaddlers! As both a competitive paddler and coach at K2N Online Paddle School, I’ve spent years immersed in the world of outrigger canoe (OC1, V1) and surfski paddling. One question that keeps coming back in my own training, and in discussions with athletes I coach, is this: Does a bigger paddle blade really make […]

La Breizh Ocean Race revient les 19 et 20 avril à Ploudalmézeau pour une nouvelle édition pleine de promesses. Organisée par les clubs de l’Estran Ploudalmézeau et du CKCB Brest, cette course d’Ocean Racing attire chaque année des pagayeurs venus de toute la France, mais aussi de l’étranger. L’édition 2025 sera particulièrement importante, puisqu’elle servira […]

From elite canoe racer to pioneering OC1 & OC2 shaper, Márton Buday has lived a life driven by passion for paddling. Born into a family of champions, his journey began in Hungary and flourished in Germany, where he won many international titles before branching out into dragon boat, surfing, and ultimately outrigger canoeing. Today, Márton […]

Le mois dernier, la petite ville d’Ericeira au Portugal a vibré au rythme des pagaies avec le tout premier OC4 Surf Challenge, un événement inédit qui a réuni des rameurs du monde entier autour de leur passion commune : le surf en pirogue. Organisé par la marque française WOO Outrigger, cet événement a marqué un […]

Watch or relive the excitement of the very first WOO Outrigger OC4 Surfing Challenge held last month in the wave-rich town of Ericeira, Portugal! This unique event brought together paddlers from all over Europe to celebrate surf canoeing in an exhilarating team format. Organized by WOO Outrigger, the French brand committed to developing high-performance, accessible […]

Historic Weekend in Salvador, Bahia: the 2025 Brazilian Va’a Championship Breaks Records 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 […]