The Molokai Challenge (Hawaii, USA)

[2026-02-20] The History: Often referred to simply as "Molokai" or the Kaiwi Channel Crossing, this is the holy grail of ocean paddling. Founded in 1976, the race covers an exhausting 53 kilometers (32 miles) from the island of Molokai to Oahu. Paddlers must navigate the "Channel of Bones," notorious for its treacherous cross-chop, massive trade-wind swells, and extreme isolation. It is widely considered the unofficial World Championship of long-distance surfski. >>

The Dragon Run (Hong Kong)

[2026-02-20] Started in 2007, the Dragon Run quickly became a cornerstone of the World Surfski Series. It is a highly technical 24-kilometer race in the South China Sea. Paddlers start at Clearwater Bay, navigate the notoriously messy "reflector chop" off the Ninepins islands, catch downwind runs toward Cape D'Aguilar, and finish at Stanley Beach. The extreme heat and humidity add a brutal physical layer to the race. >>

Dawid Mocke

[2026-02-20] Dawid Mocke is a South African surfski icon who is often called the "ultimate professional" of the sport. While others are known for raw power or purely technical skill, Mocke is celebrated for his consistency, his entrepreneurial impact, and his role as a global mentor. >>

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Home favourite Kopasz shines as rivals struggle on first day in Szeged

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Bester and Pereira dominate as ICF Canoe Ocean Racing World Series begins in Madeira

2026-05-03

Elite field of paddlers descends on Madeira for ICF Canoe Ocean Racing World Series opener.