Paul Marais

[2026-02-20] Paul Marais is often referred to as one of the "Founding Fathers" of the modern South African surfski movement. While names like Hank McGregor and Dawid Mocke dominate the modern era, Marais was the dominant force of the 1980s and early 90s, bridging the gap between traditional "spec" surf lifesaving and professional long-distance ocean racing. >>

The Evolution of Canoe Ocean Racing: From Lifesaving to Global Sport

[2026-03-06] Discover the history and mechanics of Canoe Ocean Racing, a discipline defined by sit-on-top surfskis and the mastery of open-ocean downwind conditions. >>

Surf ski? what's the history of...

[2026-02-19] A surf ski (or surfski, or surf-ski) is a type of kayak in the kayaking family of paddling craft. It is generally the longest of all kayaks and is a performance oriented kayak designed for speed on open water, most commonly the ocean, although it is well suited to all bodies of water and recreational paddling. The most common use of surfskis is in surf lifesaving competitions and downwind paddling. >>

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Cagliari's waters host the 18th Ohana Mana Cup ocean racing event

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Jakub Zavrel Triumphs at the 18th Ohana Mana Cup in Cagliari Amid Challenging Headwinds

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