Shell Va’a

On Sunday, October 11, the world’s elite outrigger canoe paddlers take on one of the most demanding challenges in ocean racing: the legendary crossing of the Kaiwi Channel. From the shores of Molokaʻi to the finish line in Waikīkī, Oʻahu, the Molokaʻi Hoe World Championship brings together the strength, strategy, endurance, and teamwork that define […]

With just a few weeks to go before the 2026 Va’a World Sprint Championships in Singapore, Tahitian Va’a coach Philippe Bernadino is entering the final stages of preparation with the national selection. After months of selection and training, the focus is now on fine-tuning the crews, building cohesion and making sure every paddler is ready […]

Brazilian paddler Alex Miranda has built one of the most diverse journeys in ocean paddle sports. Originally from Recife and most recently based in Ilhabela — one of the biggest hubs for ocean paddling in the state of São Paulo — he has now returned to Hong Kong to take on an exciting new chapter […]

Le samedi 14 juin 2025 à Tahiti, a eu lieu la 6e édition de la Vodafone Channel Race qui a réuni 132 équipes, venues de Polynésie et d’ailleurs, réparties sur trois parcours : 60 km pour les hommes (toutes catégories), 34 km pour les dames et vétérans 60+, et 13 km pour les épreuves festives […]