As the 2025 IVF World Distance Championships edition in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil draws near, this is the perfect moment to look back at the Samoa 2023 IVF World Distance Championships which delivered five unforgettable days of racing, with elite and masters crews pushing themselves through challenging Pacific swells. We would also like to remind fans to watch the upcoming livestream presented by TotalPaddler founder Mathieu Astier from August 16 to August 21.
Looking specifically at the Open categories, New Zealand’s Manutea Million’s took gold in V1 Open Men ahead of New Caledonia’s Titouan Puyo and Brazil’s Robert Almeida Gonçalves, the only podium maker from 2023 to return to the Worlds this year. In the women’s equivalent, France’s Iloha Eychenne stormed to gold in V1 Open Women – and will be defending her long distance world title in Rio – chased by New Zealand’s Marianna Hodges and Elenoa Vateitei, who will be representing Fiji again this year.
The USA won gold in V6 Open Women, edging New Zealand and Hawai‘i, while in the V6 Open Men’s showdown, Hawai‘i’s crew powered to gold, holding off Tahiti and New Zealand in a tactical race decided by under 90 seconds. These open‑class results underscored the depth of Pacific paddling powerhouses—Hawai‘i, Tahiti, and New Zealand—while also highlighting emerging threats from Brazil and France in V1.
From explosive V1 sprints to grueling V6 battles, Samoa 2023 was a showcase of endurance, strategy, and cultural pride. With Va’a Rio 2025 on the horizon, the lessons learned and rivalries formed in Samoa will set the tone for another dramatic chapter in outrigger history, this time in Brazil!
Day 1 Results
V6 Junior 19 Men
| Place | Bib | Racer Name | Affiliation | Finish Time | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | Tahiti | Tahiti | 1:46:41.5 | – |
| 2 | 6 | Aotearoa NZ | New Zealand | 1:53:30.5 | +6:49.0 |
| 3 | 4 | Hawaii (4) | Hawai’i | 1:56:42.6 | +10:01.1 |
| 4 | 1 | Samoa | Samoa | 2:01:51.5 | +15:10.0 |
| 5 | 2 | Wallis & Futuna | Wallis & Futuna | 2:05:46.0 | +19:04.5 |
| 6 | 5 | USA | USA | 2:06:06.1 | +19:24.6 |
V6 Master Women 50
| Place | Bib | Racer Name | Affiliation | Finish Time | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12 | Australia | Australia | 2:07:43.8 | – |
| 2 | 9 | USA | USA Outrigger Racing Canoe Association | 2:10:17.2 | +2:33.4 |
| 3 | 7 | Canada | Canada | 2:12:07.3 | +4:23.5 |
| 4 | 8 | Aotearoa NZ | New Zealand | 2:16:26.8 | +8:43.0 |
| 5 | 10 | Hawaii (1) | Hawai’i | 2:16:49.1 | +9:05.3 |
| 6 | 11 | Hong Kong | Hong Kong | 2:26:45.4 | +19:01.6 |
| 7 | 13 | Germany | Germany | 2:38:30.4 | +30:46.6 |
V1 Junior 19 Women – Final Results
| Place | Bib | Racer Name | Affiliation | Finish Time | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 25 | PAARI, Mihinoaanavaitehuiarii | Tahiti | 1:50:48.5 | – |
| 2 | 26 | GESZTEY, Adrianna | New Zealand | 1:56:57.9 | +6:09.4 |
| 3 | 29 | MULIAGA, Nu’u | Samoa | 1:59:23.1 | +8:34.6 |
| 4 | 30 | TUKI QUEZADA, Hagarahi | Rapa Nui | 2:08:54.9 | +18:06.4 |
| 5 | 31 | GEORGE, Ellashani | Canada | 2:11:48.8 | +21:00.3 |
| 6 | 24 | TAUFANA, Erwana | Wallis & Futuna | 2:15:59.3 | +25:10.8 |
| 7 | 28 | PREUETT, Miela | USA Outrigger Racing Canoe Association | 2:16:50.3 | +26:01.8 |
| – | 21 | ENGLAND, Alani | Australia | DNF | – |
| – | 22 | PUBLICO, Waiolu | Hawai’i | DNF | – |
| – | 23 | SUTCLIFFE, Cece | Hong Kong | DNF | – |
V1 Open Women – Final Results
| Place | Bib | Racer Name | Affiliation | Finish Time | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12 | EYCHENNE, Iloha | France | 1:39:23.4 | – |
| 2 | 7 | HODGES, Marianna | New Zealand | 1:46:50.4 | +7:27.0 |
| 3 | 3 | VATEITEI, Elenoa | Fiji | 1:49:42.1 | +10:18.7 |
| 4 | 27 | NOHO EP. TEMAIANA, Marguerite | Tahiti | 1:49:49.4 | +10:26.0 |
| 5 | 10 | CAIRNS, Anne | Samoa | 1:49:54.6 | +10:31.2 |
| 6 | 11 | SOARES, Vanessa | Brazil | 1:52:47.8 | +13:24.4 |
| 7 | 8 | CONARD, Melanie | Canada | 1:54:07.7 | +14:44.3 |
| 8 | 17 | ZILG, April | USA Outrigger Racing Canoe Association | 1:55:17.8 | +15:54.4 |
| 9 | 9 | CUMMING, Tara | Cook Islands | 1:56:51.6 | +17:28.2 |
| 10 | 15 | TERII, Rosemelle | New Caledonia | 1:57:29.9 | +18:06.5 |
| 11 | 20 | DAIBER LUCO, Fernanda | Chile | 1:59:10.6 | +19:47.2 |
| 12 | 6 | KALAMA, Elizabeth | Hawai’i | 1:59:24.3 | +20:00.9 |
| 13 | 14 | RAY, Betsy | Great Britain | 1:59:55.6 | +20:32.2 |
| 14 | 18 | PAINE, Shania | Australia | 2:02:25.3 | +23:01.9 |
| 15 | 32 | TUKI VILLANUEVA, Jocelin | Rapa Nui | 2:05:05.0 | +25:41.6 |
| 16 | 13 | LUQUE RIVERA, Claudia | Peru | 2:06:42.4 | +27:19.0 |
| 17 | 1 | UHILAMOAFA, Melodie | Wallis & Futuna | 2:07:51.7 | +28:28.3 |
| – | 4 | VEHIKITE, Sci | Tonga | DNF | – |
| – | 19 | SALII, Uroi | Team Palau | DNF | – |
V6 Master Men 40
| Place | Bib | Team / Racer name | Affiliation | Category | Finish time | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9 | New Zealand | Aotearoa NZ | V6 MM40 | 1:53:59.4 | – |
| 2 | 3 | Brazil | Brasil | V6 MM40 | 1:54:28.6 | +0:29.2 |
| 3 | 1 | Chile | Chile | V6 MM40 | 1:56:55.5 | +2:56.1 |
| 4 | 11 | Wallis & Futuna | Wallis and Futuna | V6 MM40 | 1:59:32.9 | +5:33.5 |
| 5 | 7 | Tahiti | Tahiti | V6 MM40 | 2:00:30.5 | +6:31.1 |
| 6 | 12 | Hawai’i | Hawaii (4) | V6 MM40 | 2:00:39.8 | +6:40.4 |
| 7 | 14 | USA | Outrigger Racing Canoe Association | V6 MM40 | 2:04:18.7 | +10:19.3 |
| 8 | 2 | Samoa | Samoa | V6 MM40 | 2:04:42.8 | +10:43.4 |
| 9 | 15 | Australia | Australia | V6 MM40 | 2:04:53.3 | +10:53.9 |
| 10 | 8 | Niue | Niue | V6 MM40 | 2:05:53.4 | +11:54.0 |
| 11 | 4 | Germany | Germany | V6 MM40 | 2:06:52.2 | +12:52.8 |
| 12 | 10 | Tonga | Tonga | V6 MM40 | 2:09:14.4 | +15:15.0 |
| 13 | 5 | Great Britain | Great Britain Outrigger | V6 MM40 | 2:09:51.2 | +15:51.8 |
| 14 | 13 | Singapore | Singapore | V6 MM40 | 2:10:59.0 | +16:59.6 |
| 15 | 6 | Canada | Canada | V6 MM40 | 2:12:46.3 | +18:46.9 |
V6 Master Men 60
| Place | Bib | Team / Racer name | Affiliation | Category | Finish time | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 28 | Australia | Australia | V6 MM60 | 2:01:53.0 | – |
| 2 | 24 | Hawai’i | Hawaii (4) | V6 MM60 | 2:04:12.4 | +2:19.4 |
| 3 | 20 | Canada | Canada | V6 MM60 | 2:05:02.0 | +3:09.0 |
| 4 | 26 | Samoa | Samoa | V6 MM60 | 2:17:13.6 | +15:20.6 |
| 5 | 22 | USA | Outrigger Racing Canoe Association | V6 MM60 | 2:21:34.2 | +19:41.2 |
| 6 | 23 | Brazil | Brasil | V6 MM60 | 2:31:54.2 | +30:01.2 |
| – | 21 | New Caledonia | New Caledonia | V6 MM60 | DNF | – |
| – | 27 | New Zealand | Aotearoa NZ | V6 MM60 | DNF | – |
| – | 25 | Germany | Germany | V6 MM60 | DSQ | – |
Day 2 – V6 Master Men 50
| Place | Bib | Team / Racer name | Affiliation | Category | Finish time | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 | Hawaii (4) | Hawai’i | V6 MM50 | 1:56:36.4 | – |
| 2 | 10 | USA | USA Outrigger Racing Canoe Association | V6 MM50 | 1:57:41.9 | +1:05.5 |
| 3 | 8 | Tahiti | Tahiti | V6 MM50 | 2:02:50.3 | +6:13.9 |
| 4 | 11 | Canada | Canada | V6 MM50 | 2:06:36.5 | +10:00.1 |
| 5 | 3 | Australia | Australia | V6 MM50 | 2:08:16.3 | +11:39.9 |
| 6 | 4 | New Caledonia | New Caledonia | V6 MM50 | 2:09:28.3 | +12:51.9 |
| 7 | 6 | Aotearoa NZ | New Zealand | V6 MM50 | 2:09:30.7 | +12:54.3 |
| 8 | 7 | Singapore | Singapore | V6 MM50 | 2:14:46.0 | +18:09.6 |
| 9 | 1 | Germany | Germany | V6 MM50 | 2:31:10.4 | +34:34.0 |
| – | 2 | Brasil | Brazil | V6 MM50 | DNF | – |
| – | 9 | Samoa | Samoa | V6 MM50 | DNF | – |
V1 Open Men
| Place | Bib | Racer name | Affiliation | Category | Finish time | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 22 | MILLION, Manutea | New Zealand | V1 OM | 1:36:05.9 | – |
| 2 | 20 | PUYO, Titouan | New Caledonia | V1 OM | 1:39:00.9 | +2:55.0 |
| 3 | 14 | GONÇALVES, Robert | Brazil | V1 OM | 1:40:57.9 | +4:52.0 |
| 4 | 18 | REICHENSTEIN, Will | USA Outrigger Racing Canoe Assoc | V1 OM | 1:44:43.1 | +8:37.2 |
| 5 | 2 | LEON-PAKARATI, Marcelo | Rapa Nui | V1 OM | 1:47:14.9 | +11:09.0 |
| 6 | 7 | ABBOTT, Matt | Australia | V1 OM | 1:48:34.8 | +12:28.9 |
| 7 | 3 | VONNORDHEIM, Chase | Hawai’i | V1 OM | 1:52:31.0 | +16:25.1 |
| 8 | 13 | BEYNET, PATRICK | France | V1 OM | 1:54:20.2 | +18:14.3 |
| 9 | 5 | TUPU FUA, Afele | Samoa | V1 OM | 1:54:54.8 | +18:48.9 |
| 10 | 6 | TECK LEE, Kong | Singapore | V1 OM | 1:55:40.4 | +19:34.5 |
| 11 | 23 | HODANIC, Tony | Canada | V1 OM | 1:56:33.1 | +20:27.2 |
| 12 | 12 | ZORDAN, Juan Matias Bostelmann | Chile | V1 OM | 1:59:26.7 | +23:20.8 |
| 13 | 8 | TU’ULAKI, Tu’uga | Wallis & Futuna | V1 OM | 2:00:42.0 | +24:36.1 |
| 14 | 15 | FINAU, Fole (Daleki) | Tonga | V1 OM | 2:03:48.5 | +27:42.6 |
| 15 | 1 | OOMS, Stanley | Fiji | V1 OM | 2:08:03.2 | +31:57.3 |
| 16 | 21 | KUHLMANN, Torben | Germany | V1 OM | 2:09:10.9 | +33:05.0 |
| 17 | 16 | VÁSQUEZ TORRES, Gonzalo | Peru | V1 OM | 2:17:17.7 | +41:11.8 |
| 18 | 9 | WILECZEK, Daniel | Panama | V1 OM | 2:19:32.4 | +43:26.5 |
| – | 4 | KIEP, Jav | Palau | V1 OM | DNF | – |
| – | 10 | PAHUIRI, Teanavai | Tahiti | V1 OM | DNF | – |
| – | 11 | FUNAKI, Johnny | Niue | V1 OM | DNF | – |
| – | 17 | TUTAKA-GEORGE, Andre | Cook Islands | V1 OM | DNF | – |
| – | 19 | TUIAMAUALUGA, Paul | American Samoa | V1 OM | DNF | – |
v1 Master Women 60
| Place | Bib | Racer name | Affiliation | Category | Gender | Finish time | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 107 | DURBAN, Mel | Canada | V1 MW60 | F | 1:56:49.7 | – |
| 2 | 106 | CHRISTENSEN, Lynn | Hawai’i | V1 MW60 | F | 2:04:47.1 | +7:57.4 |
| 3 | 104 | KING, Nyree | New Zealand | V1 MW60 | F | 2:07:49.1 | +10:59.4 |
| 4 | 108 | TABUATALEI, Salome | Fiji | V1 MW60 | F | 2:20:58.1 | +24:08.4 |
| 5 | 105 | RASMUSSEN, Jenny | Australia | V1 MW60 | F | 2:26:37.5 | +29:47.8 |
| 6 | 103 | LARRANGA LEONHAARDT, Rocio | Peru | V1 MW60 | F | 2:28:20.3 | +31:30.6 |
| – | 101 | WOLFE, Julie | USA Outrigger Racing Canoe Assoc | V1 MW60 | F | DNF | – |
| – | 109 | GERDEMANN, Martina | Germany | V1 MW60 | F | DNF | – |
v6 Junior 16 Men
| Place | Bib | Racer name | Affiliation | Category | Finish time | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 | Tahiti | Tahiti | V6 J16 Men | 1:18:54.9 | – |
| 2 | 3 | Aotearoa Nz | New Zealand | V6 J16 Men | 1:20:26.0 | +1:31.1 |
| 3 | 4 | Samoa | Samoa | V6 J16 Men | 1:27:03.2 | +8:08.3 |
| 4 | 1 | Australia | Australia | V6 J16 Men | 1:27:16.3 | +8:21.4 |
| 5 | 2 | Hawaii (53) | Hawai’i | V6 J16 Men | 1:33:07.2 | +14:12.3 |
V6 MM70
| Place | Bib | Racer name | Affiliation | Category | Finish time | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13 | Australia | Australia | V6 MM70 | 1:29:05.4 | – |
| 2 | 11 | USA | USA Outrigger Racing Canoe Association | V6 MM70 | 1:31:09.3 | +2:03.9 |
| 3 | 12 | Canada | Canada | V6 MM70 | 1:33:54.2 | +4:48.8 |
| 4 | 14 | Hawaii (10) | Hawai’i | V6 MM70 | 1:34:48.4 | +5:43.0 |
| 5 | 15 | Aotearoa Nz | New Zealand | V6 MM70 | 1:37:25.6 | +8:20.2 |
V6 MM75
| Place | Bib | Racer name | Affiliation | Category | Finish time | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 24 | Hawaii (87) | Hawai’i | V6 MM75 | 1:37:01.3 | – |
V6 MW70
| Place | Bib | Racer name | Affiliation | Category | Finish time | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 19 | Canada | Canada | V6 MW70 | 1:41:08.9 | – |
| 2 | 22 | Hawaii (33) | Hawai’i | V6 MW70 | 1:47:02.7 | +5:53.8 |
| 3 | 23 | Australia | Australia | V6 MW70 | 1:50:05.4 | +8:56.5 |
| 4 | 18 | Aotearoa Nz | New Zealand | V6 MW70 | 1:53:31.7 | +12:22.8 |
| 5 | 21 | USA | USA Outrigger Racing Canoe Association | V6 MW70 | 1:59:44.2 | +18:35.3 |
| 6 | 20 | Brasil | Brazil | V6 MW70 | 2:30:59.7 | +49:50.8 |
V6 MW75
| Place | Bib | Racer name | Affiliation | Category | Finish time | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 25 | Canada | Canada | V6 MW75 | 1:50:33.3 | – |
| 2 | 26 | Hawaii | Hawai’i | V6 MW75 | 2:11:27.9 | +20:54.6 |
V6 PMX
| Place | Bib | Racer name | Affiliation | Category | Finish time | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 16 | Great Britain Outrigger | Great Britain | V6 PMX | 1:31:17.5 | – |
| 2 | 17 | Aotearoa Nz | New Zealand | V6 PMX | 1:37:02.6 | +5:45.1 |
Day 3
V1 J9 Men
| Place | Bib | Racer name | Affiliation | Category | Finish time | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | ZLATAR QUINTANS, Bruno | Chile | V1 J19 Men | 1:28:27.2 | – |
| 2 | 7 | GRBIC, Pharrel | New Zealand | V1 J19 Men | 1:32:59.0 | +4:31.8 |
| 3 | 2 | YOUDERIAN, Ali’i Keanuenueokalani | Hawai’i | V1 J19 Men | 1:33:16.6 | +4:49.4 |
| 4 | 11 | TUKI TEAVE, Heimana | Rapa Nui | V1 J19 Men | 1:33:17.5 | +4:50.3 |
| 5 | 5 | BOSI, Rudah Bosi | Brazil | V1 J19 Men | 1:37: |
V1 MW50
| Place | Bib | Racer name | Affiliation | Category | Finish time | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 25 | KINGI, Nicky | New Zealand | V1 MW50 | 1:41:38.5 | – |
| 2 | 21 | HUNTER, Serena | Cook Islands | V1 MW50 | 1:43:06.5 | +1:28.0 |
| 3 | 22 | POKIA, Maria | Australia | V1 MW50 | 1:51:34.2 | +9:55.7 |
| 4 | 30 | MENDES, Ana | Brazil | V1 MW50 | 1:52:16.5 | +10:38.0 |
| 5 | 18 | TAYLOR, Heather | Canada | V1 MW50 | 1:56:04.8 | +14:26.3 |
| 6 | 16 | THOMAS, Siobhan | Great Britain | V1 MW50 | 1:57:41.5 | +16:03.0 |
| 7 | 20 | VERI VERI DURAN, Noelia | Rapa Nui | V1 MW50 | 1:59:07.3 | +17:28.8 |
| 8 | 24 | LA STOKESBARY, Shien | USA Outrigger Racing Canoe Assoc | V1 MW50 | 2:01:42.0 | +20:03.5 |
| 9 | 19 | FALAGI, Stau | Samoa | V1 MW50 | 2:03:08.2 | +21:29.7 |
| 10 | 15 | BRAHMST, Joy | Hawai’i | V1 MW50 | 2:32:01.8 | +50:23.3 |
| – | 23 | PLANK, Birgit | Germany | V1 MW50 | DNF | – |
V6 J19 Women
| Place | Bib | Racer name | Affiliation | Category | Finish time | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 102 | Aotearoa Nz | New Zealand | V6 J19 Women | 2:12:07.5 | – |
| 2 | 103 | Tahiti | Tahiti | V6 J19 Women | 2:12:40.4 | +0:32.9 |
| 3 | 104 | Samoa | Samoa | V6 J19 Women | 2:18:24.0 | +6:16.5 |
| 4 | 107 | Hawaii (64) | Hawai’i | V6 J19 Women | 2:22:43.2 | +10:35.7 |
| 5 | 105 | Usa | USA Outrigger Racing Canoe Association | V6 J19 Women | 2:27:31.9 | +15:24.4 |
| 6 | 101 | Australia | Australia | V6 J19 |
V1 MW40
| Place | Bib | Racer name | Affiliation | Category | Finish time | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 | CAIRNS, Anne | Samoa | V1 MW40 | 1:36:52.9 | – |
| 2 | 12 | FOSTER, Kristin | Hawai’i | V1 MW40 | 1:37:03.3 | +0:10.4 |
| 3 | 13 | BIRSE, Laura | Germany | V1 MW40 | 1:38:36.6 | +1:43.7 |
| 4 | 22 | STANLEY, Leanne | Canada | V1 MW40 | 1:39:33.4 | +2:40.5 |
| 5 | 2 | POSPISIL, Shanti | Niue | V1 MW40 | 1:40:44.2 | +3:51.3 |
| 6 | 16 | NOHO EP. TEMAIANA, Marguerite | Tahiti | V1 MW40 | 1:40:52.1 | +3:59.2 |
| 7 | 6 | DAIBER LUCO, Fernanda | Chile | V1 MW40 | 1:45:28.3 | +8:35.4 |
| 8 | 14 | TERII, Rosemelle | New Caledonia | V1 MW40 | 1:45:30.8 | +8:37.9 |
| 9 | 20 | CARSETTI, Silvana | Argentina | V1 MW40 | 1:49:34.1 | +12:41.2 |
| 10 | 19 | VERMOREL, Alexandra | France | V1 MW40 | 1:50:08.1 | +13:15.2 |
| 11 | 1 | NAGASAKO, Rie | Brazil | V1 MW40 | 1:50:17.9 | +13:25.0 |
| 12 | 8 | RUUD, Helen | Great Britain | V1 MW40 | 1:50:53.4 | +14:00.5 |
| 13 | 7 | ROLLESTON, Hiria | New Zealand | V1 MW40 | 1:50:57.1 | +14:04.2 |
| 14 | 9 | REIHER, Joanne | Fiji | V1 MW40 | 1:55:37.5 | +18:44.6 |
| 15 | 3 | JASON, Sarah | Australia | V1 MW40 | 1:56:39.4 | +19:46.5 |
| 16 | 11 | FINAU, Sarah | Tonga | V1 MW40 | 1:56:57.0 | +20:04.1 |
| 17 | 4 | MILOSZ, Lynn | USA Outrigger Racing Canoe Association | V1 MW40 | 2:00:03.6 | +23:10.7 |
| 18 | 18 | MATAPUKU-WALKER, Rachel | Cook Islands | V1 MW40 | 2:08:14.1 | +31:21.2 |
V1 Master Men 40
| Place | Bib | Racer name | Affiliation | Category | Finish time | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | IRVING, Bryce | New Zealand | V1 MM40 | 1:23:38.0 | – |
| 2 | 19 | DE SOUZA, Paulo | Brazil | V1 MM40 | 1:26:57.1 | +3:19.1 |
| 3 | 15 | TERE, Roland | Tahiti | V1 MM40 | 1:27:30.8 | +3:52.8 |
| 4 | 13 | MAEA III, Tavita | Hawai’i | V1 MM40 | 1:28:47.0 | +5:09.0 |
| 5 | 4 | ZEGERS OPORTOT, Fernando | Chile | V1 MM40 | 1:29:04.5 | +5:26.5 |
| 6 | 11 | MAGUS, Rob | Canada | V1 MM40 | 1:29:15.1 | +5:37.1 |
| 7 | 18 | COMBES, Tuani | Wallis & Futuna | V1 MM40 | 1:30:00.1 | +6:22.1 |
| 8 | 22 | LARHANTEC, Fabien | New Caledonia | V1 MM40 | 1:30:21.7 | +6:43.7 |
| 9 | 3 | CAMPBELLL, Brent | USA Outrigger Racing Canoe Association | V1 MM40 | 1:32:01.8 | +8:23.8 |
| 10 | 6 | ROWSELL, Shane | Australia | V1 MM40 | 1:32:40.0 | +9:02.0 |
| 11 | 14 | BEAL, Beal | Cook Islands | V1 MM40 | 1:32:58.9 | +9:20.9 |
| 12 | 5 | OOMS, Stanley | Fiji | V1 MM40 | 1:33:03.5 | +9:25.5 |
| 13 | 8 | FONUA, Kisi | Tonga | V1 MM40 | 1:35:07.8 | +11:29.8 |
| 14 | 1 | TILLMANN, Ben | Singapore | V1 MM40 | 1:38:17.6 | +14:39.6 |
| 15 | 20 | TAMASESE, James | American Samoa | V1 MM40 | 1:40:24.8 | +16:46.8 |
| 16 | 9 | LEMALU, Sonny | Samoa | V1 MM40 | 1:41:12.2 | +17:34.2 |
| 17 | 12 | EPERANIA, Hemery | Germany | V1 MM40 | 1:41:29.9 | +17:51.9 |
| 18 | 16 | JAMES, Ryan | Great Britain | V1 MM40 | 1:41:38.6 | +18:00.6 |
| 19 | 7 | LUALUA, Presley | Niue | V1 MM40 | 1:42:02.9 | +18:24.9 |
V1 J16 Women
| Place | Bib | Racer name | Affiliation | Category | Finish time | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6 | BROOKING, Hinekahukura | New Zealand | V1 J16 Women | 1:13:58.9 | – |
| 2 | 3 | SOMMER, Nateahi | Tahiti | V1 J16 Women | 1:14:37.2 | +0:38.3 |
| 3 | 2 | TUKI QUEZADA, Hagarahi | Rapa Nui | V1 J16 Women | 1:22:01.3 | +8:02.4 |
| 4 | 11 | MORETE, Melrose | Samoa | V1 J16 Women | 1:23:10.6 | +9:11.7 |
| 5 | 8 | TERE, Aleida | Cook Islands | V1 J16 Women | 1:25:15.5 | +11:16.6 |
| 6 | 7 | CHUCKOVICH, Mia Layne | Hawai’i | V1 J16 Women | 1:26:39.6 | +12:40.7 |
| 7 | 1 | VEVE, Phoenix | Australia | V1 J16 Women | 1:31:12.3 | +17:13.4 |
| 8 | 5 | AMS, Charlotte | Hong Kong | V1 J16 Women | 1:33:51.3 | +19:52.4 |
| 9 | 9 | MULLINS, Ava | Norfolk Island | V1 J16 Women | 1:34:34.2 | +20:35.3 |
| 10 | 4 | TOAFATAVAO, Lauriane | Wallis & Futuna | V1 J16 Women | 1:34:50.9 | +20:52.0 |
Day 4 Results
V1 MM70
| Place | Bib | Racer name | Affiliation | Category | Finish time | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15 | COMPTON, Tony | Australia | V1 MM70 | 1:16:51.9 | – |
| 2 | 13 | ATKINS, Laurence | New Zealand | V1 MM70 | 1:17:26.7 | +0:34.8 |
| 3 | 12 | GOEKE, John | American Samoa | V1 MM70 | 1:19:21.3 | +2:29.4 |
| 4 | 18 | AMUNDSON, Jon | Canada | V1 MM70 | 1:21:06.0 | +4:14.1 |
| 5 | 22 | VERDE, Victor | Brazil | V1 MM70 | 1:23:08.5 | +6:16.6 |
| 6 | 16 | MORGAN, Phil | Hawai’i | V1 MM70 | 1:25:03.0 | +8:11.1 |
| 7 | 19 | HERBERT, Rusty | USA Outrigger Racing Canoe Association | V1 MM70 | 1:26:14.0 | +9:22.1 |
V1 MM75
| Place | Bib | Racer name | Affiliation | Category | Finish time | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 102 | KOHLER, James | Hawai’i | V1 MM75 | 59:06.5 | – |
| 2 | 104 | CURTIS, Terry | Canada | V1 MM75 | 59:32.0 | +0:25.5 |
| 3 | 101 | COELHO, Luiz | Brazil | V1 MM75 | 1:12:24.8 | +13:18.3 |
V1 MM80
| Place | Bib | Racer name | Affiliation | Category | Finish time | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 106 | COURT, John | Great Britain | V1 MM80 | 1:03:24.0 | – |
| 2 | 105 | WILCOX, Gaylord | Hawai’i | V1 MM80 | 1:05:33.3 | +2:09.3 |
| 3 | 107 | COLEMAN, Michael | Brazil | V1 MM80 | 1:18:32.4 | +15:08.4 |
V1 MW70
| Place | Bib | Racer name | Affiliation | Category | Finish time | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 112 | EDYVEAN, Rose | Australia | V1 MW70 | 56:38.9 | – |
| 2 | 108 | PHINNEY, Mary Lou | Canada | V1 MW70 | 57:39.1 | +1:00.2 |
| 3 | 109 | HEKE, Kura | New Zealand | V1 MW70 | 1:00:57.8 | +4:18.9 |
| 4 | 111 | ROBB, Linda | Hawai’i | V1 MW70 | 1:01:27.1 | +4:48.2 |
| 5 | 113 | DA SILVA, Julieta | Brazil | V1 MW70 | 1:13:01.0 | +16:22.1 |
V1 MW75
| Place | Bib | Racer name | Affiliation | Category | Finish time | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 116 | MOHS, Ann | Canada | V1 MW75 | 57:58.2 | – |
| 2 | 114 | SCIASCIA, Gaylene | New Zealand | V1 MW75 | 1:08:55.9 | +10:57.7 |
| 3 | 115 | LEITES, Barbara | USA Outrigger Racing Canoe Association | V1 MW75 | 1:14:38.6 | +16:40.4 |
V1 PW VL3
| Place | Bib | Racer name | Affiliation | Category | Finish time | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 119 | FIELD, Elli | Great Britain | V1 PW VL3 | 1:23:40.1 | – |
V1 PW VL4
| Place | Bib | Racer name | Affiliation | Category | Finish time | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 120 | USHER, Anne | Great Britain | V1 PW VL4 | 59:01.6 | – |
V6 Open Women
| Place | Bib | Racer name | Affiliation | Category | Finish time | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10 | USA | USA Outrigger Racing Canoe Association | V6 OW | 2:04:19.3 | – |
| 2 | 3 | Aotearoa Nz | New Zealand | V6 OW | 2:07:54.0 | +3:34.7 |
| 3 | 9 | Hawaii (31) | Hawai’i | V6 OW | 2:09:49.9 | +5:30.6 |
| 4 | 14 | Cook Islands | Cook Islands | V6 OW | 2:12:45.3 | +8:26.0 |
| 5 | 13 | Australia | Australia | V6 OW | 2:13:47.3 | +9:28.0 |
| 6 | 12 | New Caledonia | New Caledonia | V6 OW | 2:15:53.7 | +11:34.4 |
| 7 | 15 | Brasil | Brazil | V6 OW | 2:16:15.8 | +11:56.5 |
| 8 | 16 | Fiji Va’a | Fiji | V6 OW | 2:18:16.1 | +13:56.8 |
| 9 | 5 | Rapa Nui | Rapa Nui | V6 OW | 2:18:28.3 | +14:09.0 |
| 10 | 6 | Great Britain Outrigger | Great Britain | V6 OW | 2:18:42.6 | +14:23.3 |
| 11 | 17 | Tahiti | Tahiti | V6 OW | 2:20:07.4 | +15:48.1 |
| 12 | 1 | Wallis And Futuna | Wallis & Futuna | V6 OW | 2:20:09.3 | +15:50.0 |
| 13 | 7 | Team Palau | Palau | V6 OW | 2:22:57.1 | +18:37.8 |
| 14 | 8 | Peru | Peru | V6 OW | 2:23:16.9 | +18:57.6 |
| 15 | 2 | Samoa | Samoa | V6 OW | 2:24:51.2 | +20:31.9 |
| 16 | 18 | Canada | Canada | V6 OW | 2:29:20.0 | +25:00.7 |
| 17 | 19 | Germany | Germany | V6 OW | 2:32:16.0 | +27:56.7 |
| 18 | 4 | Tonga | TONGA | V6 OW | 2:32:52.2 | +28:32.9 |
V1 J16 Men
| Place | Bib | Racer name | Affiliation | Category | Finish time | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 18 | HUUTI, Hakatini | Tahiti | V1 J16 Men | 1:03:16.1 | – |
| 2 | 19 | RETI, Elite | New Zealand | V1 J16 Men | 1:03:59.1 | +0:43.0 |
| 3 | 22 | HO, Kala’e | Hawai’i | V1 J16 Men | 1:05:43.3 | +2:27.2 |
| 4 | 15 | KANIMOA, Aymerick | Wallis & Futuna | V1 J16 Men | 1:09:00.6 | +5:44.5 |
| 5 | 23 | LEGRAS, Mael | New Caledonia | V1 J16 Men | 1:09:48.9 | +6:32.8 |
| 6 | 14 | SILVA, GABRIEL | Brazil | V1 J16 Men | 1:10:49.5 | +7:33.4 |
| 7 | 13 | WALKER, Kai | Australia | V1 J16 Men | 1:12:51.9 | +9:35.8 |
| 8 | 20 | COWAN, Jesaias | Samoa | V1 J16 Men | 1:15:54.9 | +12:38.8 |
| 9 | 16 | AKAVA, Dee | Cook Islands | V1 J16 Men | 1:17:18.4 | +14:02.3 |
| – | 12 | CHRISTIAN-BAILEY, Liam | Norfolk Island | V1 J16 Men | DNF | – |
| Place | Bib | Racer name | Affiliation | Category | Finish time | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6 | THOMPSON, Marcus | New Zealand | V1 PM VL2 | 1:05:56.6 | – |
| Place | Bib | Racer name | Affiliation | Category | Finish time | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | AUMERAN, Gervais | Tahiti | V1 PM VL3 | 1:02:24.0 | – |
| 2 | 4 | PEPE, Mii | New Zealand | V1 PM VL3 | 1:13:04.6 | +10:40.6 |
| 3 | 9 | GOMES, Guilherme | Brazil | V1 PM VL3 | 1:15:40.8 | +13:16.8 |
| – | 11 | TWEEDIE, Martin | Great Britain | V1 PM VL3 | DNF | – |
| Place | Bib | Racer name | Affiliation | Category | Finish time | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 | MARUAE, Allgower | Tahiti | V1 PM VL4 | 1:11:44.5 | – |
| 2 | 3 | TROTT, Wayne | New Zealand | V1 PM VL4 | 1:21:40.7 | +9:56.2 |
| 3 | 1 | BARNARD, Tom | Great Britain | V1 PM VL4 | 1:22:48.7 | +11:04.2 |
| 4 | 8 | BRIEL, Volker | Germany | V1 PM VL4 | 1:43:25.5 | +31:41.0 |
DAY 5 RESULTS
V1 MM50
| Place | Bib | Racer name | Affiliation | Category | Finish time | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 108 | TEAHUI, Roland | Tahiti | V1 MM50 | 1:23:49.9 | – |
| 2 | 104 | FILHO, Carlos | Brazil | V1 MM50 | 1:24:53.1 | +1:03.2 |
| 3 | 123 | BECK, Hobey | Hawai’i | V1 MM50 | 1:26:22.3 | +2:32.4 |
| 4 | 112 | BEYNET, PATRICK | France | V1 MM50 | 1:27:28.8 | +3:38.9 |
| 5 | 116 | AVE, Philip | Cook Islands | V1 MM50 | 1:29:41.3 | +5:51.4 |
| 6 | 107 | LATUNINA, Selito | Wallis & Futuna | V1 MM50 | 1:30:01.8 | +6:11.9 |
| 7 | 105 | HOLDER, Max | New Zealand | V1 MM50 | 1:31:18.8 | +7:28.9 |
| 8 | 115 | BORLE, Scott | Canada | V1 MM50 | 1:31:29.8 | +7:39.9 |
| 9 | 114 | STILING, Adam | Great Britain | V1 MM50 | 1:32:05.1 | +8:15.2 |
| 10 | 106 | TAMASESE, James | American Samoa | V1 MM50 | 1:32:46.5 | +8:56.6 |
| 11 | 109 | POIMAFITI, Femeli | Niue | V1 MM50 | 1:34:09.0 | +10:19.1 |
| 12 | 119 | FAATUUALA, Tino | Palau | V1 MM50 | 1:34:42.6 | +10:52.7 |
| 13 | 111 | CASALI, Marco | Chile | V1 MM50 | 1:34:56.0 | +11:06.1 |
| 14 | 113 | RENGER, Christoph | Singapore | V1 MM50 | 1:35:01.4 | +11:11.5 |
| 15 | 101 | ATKINSON, David | Australia | V1 MM50 | 1:37:19.6 | +13:29.7 |
| 16 | 102 | RUTZ, Jens | Germany | V1 MM50 | 1:37:39.4 | +13:49.5 |
| 17 | 118 | LEMALU, SONNY | Samoa | V1 MM50 | 1:39:34.9 | +15:45.0 |
| 18 | 103 | MI |
V6 MW40
| Place | Bib | Racer name | Affiliation | Category | Finish time | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8 | Canada | Canada | V6 MW40 | 2:06:43.1 | – |
| 2 | 1 | Aotearoa Nz | New Zealand | V6 MW40 | 2:08:09.5 | +1:26.4 |
| 3 | 2 | Australia | Australia | V6 MW40 | 2:09:22.5 | +2:39.4 |
| 4 | 7 | Hawaii (1) | Hawai’i | V6 MW40 | 2:11:12.0 | +4:28.9 |
| 5 | 10 | USA | USA Outrigger Racing Canoe Assoc. | V6 MW40 | 2:18:14.8 | +11:31.7 |
| 6 | 12 | Brasil | Brazil | V6 MW40 | 2:21:12.6 | +14:29.5 |
| 7 | 4 | Samoa | Samoa | V6 MW40 | 2:22:40.2 | +15:57.1 |
| 8 | 3 | Peru | Peru | V6 MW40 | 2:25:06.7 | +18:23.6 |
| 9 | 11 | Singapore | Singapore | V6 MW40 | 2:25:54.3 | +19:11.2 |
| 10 | 6 | Germany | Germany | V6 MW40 | 2:35:12.3 | +28:29.2 |
| 11 | 5 | Fiji Va’a | Fiji | V6 MW40 | 2:35:50.7 | +29:07.6 |
| 12 | 13 | CHILE | Chile | V6 MW40 | 2:43:53.1 | +37:10.0 |
| 13 | 9 | American Samoa | American Samoa | V6 MW40 | 2:44:53.6 | +38:10.5 |
V6 MW60
| Place | Bib | Racer name | Affiliation | Category | Finish time | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 23 | Hawaii (4) | Hawai’i | V6 MW60 | 2:15:56.9 | – |
| 2 | 21 | USA | USA Outrigger Racing Canoe Assoc. | V6 MW60 | 2:21:53.4 | +5:56.5 |
| 3 | 22 | Canada | Canada | V6 MW60 | 2:24:16.6 | +8:19.7 |
| 4 | 25 | Australia | Australia | V6 MW60 | 2:24:50.3 | +8:53.4 |
| 5 | 26 | Aotearoa Nz | New Zealand | V6 MW60 | 2:30:18.5 | +14:21.6 |
| 6 | 24 | Brasil | Brazil | V6 MW60 | 2:39:09.0 | +23:12.1 |
V1 MM60
| Place | Bib | Racer name | Affiliation | Category | Finish time | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13 | COROLLEUR, Xavier | New Caledonia | V1 MM60 | 1:33:48.6 | – |
| 2 | 4 | GUYOT, Pierre | Fiji | V1 MM60 | 1:37:30.4 | +3:41.8 |
| 3 | 16 | PAUTEHEA, Camille | Tahiti | V1 MM60 | 1:39:16.2 | +5:27.6 |
| 4 | 5 | WOODMAN, Bob | Canada | V1 MM60 | 1:39:19.5 | +5:30.9 |
| 5 | 11 | FUHRMANN, Marek | Germany | V1 MM60 | 1:45:26.9 | +11:38.3 |
| 6 | 6 | MARSTON, Chris | Hawai’i | V1 MM60 | 1:45:50.6 | +12:02.0 |
| 7 | 18 | Glen Hughes | Samoa | V1 MM60 | 1:45:52.5 | +12:03.9 |
| 8 | 14 | DOMINGUEZ DOMINGUEZ, RODRIGO | Chile | V1 MM60 | 1:47:59.0 | +14:10.4 |
| 9 | 1 | MATTHEWS, Mike | Singapore | V1 MM60 | 1:48:03.5 | +14:14.9 |
| 10 | 12 | SMITH, Tim | Great Britain | V1 MM60 | 1:49:11.6 | +15:23.0 |
| 11 | 8 | BARRIBALL, Grant | New Zealand | V1 MM60 | 1:49:40.9 | +15:52.3 |
| 12 | 3 | ARAUJO, Alexandre | Brazil | V1 MM60 | 2:10:13.8 | +36:25.2 |
| DNF | 2 | PRESTRIDGE, Mike | USA Outrigger Racing Canoe Assoc. | V1 MM60 | DNF | – |
| DNF | 9 | QUILKEY, Steve | Australia | V1 MM60 | DNF | – |
V6 Open Men
| Place | Bib | Racer name | Affiliation | Category | Finish time | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15 | Hawaii (58) | Hawai’i | V6 OM | 1:53:55.5 | – |
| 2 | 16 | Tahiti | Tahiti | V6 OM | 1:54:23.5 | +0:28.0 |
| 3 | 8 | Aotearoa Nz | New Zealand | V6 OM | 1:55:10.5 | +1:15.0 |
| 4 | 10 | New Caledonia | New Caledonia | V6 OM | 1:59:16.4 | +5:20.9 |
| 5 | 12 | Brasil | Brazil | V6 OM | 1:59:29.7 | +5:34.2 |
| 6 | 5 | Rapa Nui | Rapa Nui | V6 OM | 2:01:25.4 | +7:29.9 |
| 7 | 1 | Cook Islands | Cook Islands | V6 OM | 2:02:40.8 | +8:45.3 |
| 8 | 7 | CHILE | Chile | V6 OM | 2:02:49.1 | +8:53.6 |
| 9 | 13 | USA | USA Outrigger Racing Canoe Association | V6 OM | 2:02:50.9 | +8:55.4 |
| 10 | 3 | Wallis And Futuna | Wallis & Futuna | V6 OM | 2:07:26.4 | +13:30.9 |
| 11 | 4 | Canada | Canada | V6 OM | 2:07:27.6 | +13:32.1 |
| 12 | 14 | Australia | Australia | V6 OM | 2:10:09.3 | +16:13.8 |
| 13 | 9 | Samoa | Samoa | V6 OM | 2:13:11.2 | +19:15.7 |
| 14 | 2 | Singapore | Singapore | V6 OM | 2:13:42.4 | +19:46.9 |
| 15 | 6 | Fiji Va’a | Fiji | V6 OM | 2:13:53.5 | +19:58.0 |
| 16 | 11 | Germany | Germany | V6 OM | 2:21:03.9 | +27:08.4 |
14th October 2025
It’s the news TotalPaddler – and the entire Outrigger Canoe racing community – has been waiting for! Starting next season, the International Canoe Federation (ICF) has officially confirmed the inclusion of the OC1 (outrigger canoe) as a medal event for both men and women, joining the surfski SS1 and SS2 categories, at the ICF Canoe […]
13th October 2025
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 […]
10th October 2025
The world’s best surfskiers are heading to Durban, South Africa, for what promises to be one of the most exciting ICF Canoe Ocean Racing World Championships ever — and there’s now even more to paddle for. The Local Organising Committee has announced a doubling of the total prize purse to an impressive ZAR 200,000 (around […]
8th October 2025
Le Fort Boyard Challenge 2025 aura marqué les esprits : deux jours de glisse, de vent et d’émotions, ponctués par un record de participation historique avec 650 inscrits. Répartis entre épreuves de vent (windsurf, windfoil, wingfoil), stand up paddle et pirogues polynésiennes, les participants ont profité d’un week-end aux conditions aussi engagées que spectaculaires. Avec […]
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 […]
30th September 2025
Ihilani Va‘a secured a landmark victory at the 41st edition of the Na Wahine O Ke Kai, presented by the Hawaii Tourism Authority, becoming the first crew from Tahiti to win the prestigious women’s V6 championship. The Tahitian squad completed the 41-mile Kaiwi Channel crossing from Molokai to Waikiki in 5 hours, 51 minutes and […]
29th September 2025
Les 4 et 5 octobre prochains, Fouras vibrera au rythme des pagaies à l’occasion du Fort Boyard Challenge 2025. Depuis près de vingt ans, ce rendez-vous nautique s’est imposé comme une référence, accueillant aujourd’hui la plus grande course de V6 d’Europe avec plus de cinquante pirogues attendues au départ. Si ce succès repose sur l’attrait […]
31st August 2025
Aux confins de l’Atlantique, sur l’île sauvage de Fuerteventura, se cache une aventure unique où passion et océan ne font qu’un. Depuis 2017, Philippe Horowitz a donné vie à MAEVA Kayak, une structure pionnière qui marie la tradition de la pirogue polynésienne et la modernité du surfski. Ancien compétiteur et éducateur formé en eaux vives […]
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 […]
