Iloha Eychenne is one of the most accomplished and versatile ocean paddlers of her generation. Hailing from the island of Huahine, in French Polynesia, she has built an extraordinary career across multiple disciplines — va’a, OC1, surfski, and SUP — earning worldwide recognition for her talent, strength, and humility.
A true va’a specialist, Iloha is a three-time V1 World Champion (2023, 2024, and 2025), confirming her dominance in solo rudderless outrigger canoe racing. Her connection to the ocean and her technical precision make her a reference in traditional Polynesian paddling. She also shines in V6 team racing, where her leadership and rhythm are key to her crews’ success.
In OC1, Iloha continues to break new ground. In 2024, she won the Gorge Paddle Challenge in Oregon, USA — one of the world’s most prestigious downwind events.
Her team accomplishments are equally impressive. In 2025, Iloha captured victory at the iconic Na Wahine O Ke Kai with Ihilani Va’a, a top Tahitian crew, writing her name into the history of women’s va’a.
Crossing into SUP racing, she placed 6th in the Long Distance event at the 2024 ICF SUP World Championships in Sarasota, Florida — an outstanding result for an athlete still new to the discipline.
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9th June 2026
The 38th edition of Te Aito, the oldest race on the Tahitian Va’a Federation calendar, took place on June 5 and 6 in Taaone, Pirae, bringing together more than 1000 paddlers across all age groups, from young beginners to elite and veteran competitors. Throughout the weekend, Tahiti’s best paddlers battled for victory in one of […]
28th May 2026
Taho’e 2026 took place in particularly challenging conditions, with intense heat and very little wind, making surf almost nonexistent. It became a true test of endurance, race management, and strategy. Women’s Results 🥇 Iloha Eychenne: 1h15🥈 Sommer Nateahi: 1h19🥉 Marguerite Temaiana: 1h21 The women delivered impressive performances despite the difficult conditions, once again highlighting the […]
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 […]
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 […]
9th June 2025
Le Te Aito 2025 s’est déroulé les 6 et 7 juin sur les eaux grandioses d’Aorai Tinihau, à Pirae (Tahiti), qui ont vibré au rythme des rameurs et rameuses venus de tout le fenua et de l’international. Véritable institution du calendrier sportif local, cette épreuve a une nouvelle fois honoré la tradition, la performance et […]
22nd May 2025
Troisième de la mythique Kaiwi Channel Solo entre les îles hawaiiennes de Molokai et Oahu, Iloha Eychenne signe un podium retentissant pour sa toute première traversée en OC1 sur cette course d’exception. Soutenue par les marques tahitiennes ARE Tahiti et Viper, la rameuse tahitienne, marraine de TotalPaddler, confirme son niveau au plus haut et son […]
13th May 2025
The 2025 Kaiwi Solo Crossing / Molokai 2 Oahu once again delivered a spectacular showcase of grit, skill, and ocean mastery as paddlers from across the Pacific battled the legendary 32-mile Ka’iwi Channel between Molokaʻi and Oʻahu. In testing conditions, the world’s best outrigger canoe paddlers pushed their limits, with French Polynesian champion Kevin Ceran-Jerusalemy taking […]
22nd April 2025
In va’a, there’s no such thing as the perfect paddle stroke—only endless variations. Every club, team, paddler, coach, and water condition brings its own nuance. And yet, across oceans and lagoons, most paddlers are chasing that elusive ideal: a stroke so fluid it feels like the canoe is slicing through silk, a burst of power […]
22nd April 2025
Il n’existe pas un coup de rame parfait. Il existe autant de techniques que de clubs, d’équipes, de rameurs, de coachs et de conditions. Dans chaque pirogue, la plupart des rameurs poursuivent cette perfection insaisissable. Le coup parfait qui fait glisser la pirogue sans heurt. Celui qui propulse votre va’a avec puissance sans jamais sacrifier la fluidité. Une obsession […]
13th April 2025
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 […]
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