Durban

Judit Vergés is a surfski, surf lifesaving, and paddleboard athlete from Banyoles, Catalonia, currently based in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. Over the years, she has established herself at international level, collecting European titles and World Championship medals while continuing to progress across multiple paddle disciplines. Living and training in Gran Canaria has played a […]

Calm, composed, and deeply connected to the ocean, Kira Bester has established herself as one of the defining figures in modern surfski racing. The South African paddler’s 2025 season was not just a demonstration of physical dominance, but a reflection of maturity, consistency, and respect for the sea. Racing across continents and conditions, she carried […]

Entre voyages aux quatre coins du monde, compétitions internationales et conditions extrêmes, Thaïs Delrieux a vécu une saison intense et marquante. À seulement 24 ans, la sportive de haut niveau établie à Biarritz a intégré trois équipes de France en sauvetage côtier, ocean racing et prone paddle, et s’est illustrée sur les plus grandes scènes, […]

The mixed surfski world title demands more than individual excellence. At the 2025 ICF Canoe Ocean Racing World Championships in Durban, Saskia Hockly and Matthew Fenn rose to the challenge, combining precision, commitment, and trust to secure the gold medal. Already a familiar name on the international circuit, the young South African athlete added a new […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]