Kira Bester

South Africa’s Kira Bester and Portugal’s Bernardo Pereira opened the 2026 ICF Canoe Ocean Racing World Series in dominant fashion, claiming victory at the Madeira Ocean Racing Challenge, the first stop of the season. Pereira delivers at home Racing on familiar waters, Bernardo Pereira confirmed his status as one of the sport’s rising leaders. The […]

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 […]

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 […]

La Vila Joiosa in Spain was the setting for an exciting day of ocean racing during the ICF Canoe Ocean Racing World Cup – XVI Eurochallenge, one of the most anticipated international competitions on the calendar. In an event marked by effort, endurance, and sportsmanship, athletes from all over the world tackled a demanding 18 […]