Gábor Rakonczay

[2026-02-20] Gábor Rakonczay is a prominent Hungarian extreme athlete and two-time Guinness World Record holder. In March 2025, he completed his final major solo expedition, a trans-Atlantic crossing that marked the end of an 18-year career in extreme sports. >>

Michelle Burn

[2026-02-20] Michelle Burn is a legend of South African paddling and one of the most resilient "heroes" in the sport. Known as the "Queen of Durban," her career is a testament to longevity, tactical brilliance, and the ability to balance world-class performance with life as a mother of two. >>

Gordan Harbrecht

[2026-02-12] Gordan Harbrecht (often called "Flash Gordan" by the paddling community) is a historic figure in surfski. He is the man who finally broke the "Southern Hemisphere Wall"—the decade-long dominance of Australians and South Africans in the sport. >>

2026-06-15

Paddle sports event attracts hundreds to historic Hangzhou waterway

2026-06-12

Vaikobi joins ICF to foster global expansion of 2026 Canoe Ocean Racing World Series

2026-05-27

ICF applauds Queensland's bid for the 2030 World Paddle Games, anticipating a AUD$200 million economic boost