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Defending the Crown: How Kira Bester Mastered the 2025 Surfski World Championship

5th January 2026

Defending the Crown: How Kira Bester Mastered the 2025 Surfski World Championship

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 […]

Durban Doubles the Stakes: Record Prize Pool and Entries for the 2025 ICF Ocean Racing Worlds

10th October 2025

Durban Doubles the Stakes: Record Prize Pool and Entries for the 2025 ICF Ocean Racing Worlds

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 […]

Kira Bester and Gordan Harbrecht Triumph at EuroChallenge in La Vila Joiosa

2nd May 2025

Kira Bester and Gordan Harbrecht Triumph at EuroChallenge in La Vila Joiosa

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 […]

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