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. >>

Grant Kenny

[2026-02-20] Grant Kenny is an Australian sporting icon who, like Dean Gardiner, is a titan of the surfski and ocean racing world. While Gardiner is the king of the "Channel of Bones" (Molokai), Grant Kenny is often credited with bringing the sport of Ironman and surfski racing into the professional era and mainstream consciousness. >>

National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI)

[2026-03-06] The National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) is a non-profit organization that serves as the backbone of maritime safety in South Africa. Run almost entirely by dedicated volunteers, it is the coastal equivalent of a volunteer fire department, operating 24/7 to save lives on both inland and coastal waters. >>

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