Tahiti

Tahiti’s Team OPT joined the elite list of Molokai Hoe champions on Sunday, conquering the 40.8-mile Ka‘iwi Channel from Moloka‘i to Waikīkī in 4 hours, 42 minutes, and 2 seconds. The first-time winners ended fellow Tahitian powerhouse Shell Va‘a’s three-year reign, with the defending champions finishing second in 4:44:57. “It’s the first win for OPT […]

Canoe Ocean Racing is set to take a major step forward in 2026 with the International Canoe Federation confirming four-stop World Cups spanning Brazil, France, Malaysia, and Tahiti. For the first time, athletes will have the opportunity to compete in an international circuit dedicated to surfski racing, with events strategically placed across the globe. The […]

Installé depuis plus de 30 ans à Moorea, Emmanuel Moinier — alias Manu — est devenu une figure incontournable du monde du va’a en Polynésie Française. Charpentier naval passionné, il est à l’origine de la marque Va’a Max, dont les pirogues de course sont aujourd’hui présentes sur de nombreuses lignes de départ à travers le […]