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 tradition, endurance, and ocean excellence. Whether you’re cheering on Team Tahiti, Team Australia, Team Hawaii, or discovering rising stars from across the continents, you won’t want to miss a second of the action. We’ve got you covered with full livestream coverage of every race, interviews, behind-the-scenes moments, and up-to-the-minute race results right here on our dedicated page + our TotalPaddler Facebook and TotalPaddler Instagram pages. And for the English-speaking audience, Mathieu Astier, founder of TotalPaddler, will be hosting the English livestream, bringing his deep passion for ocean sports, and unique insights from the heart of the event. Bookmark this page to stay connected with all the key moments, medal updates, and thrilling finishes from Niterói’s vibrant coastline. The 2025 Va’a World Long Distance Championship is more than just a competition—it’s a global paddling festival you can experience live, wherever you are in the world!
Thursday August 21 : Va’a Rio 2025 Day 6 (RESERVE DAY)
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 […]
1st April 2025
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 […]
