The Doctor (Perth, Western Australia)

[2026-02-18] Australia's premier ocean paddling event. It is a 27-kilometer downwind sprint from Rottnest Island across the ocean to Sorrento Beach on the mainland. The race is famous for the "Fremantle Doctor," a consistent and powerful sea breeze that creates arguably the best and most highly contested downwind surfing conditions in the world. >>

Kelly Fey

[2026-02-20] Kelly Fey is often remembered as the "Iron Lady" of the Kaiwi Channel. While many of the heroes you've mentioned are current or recent champions, Kelly Fey was the dominant force who defined the professional standard for women’s surfski racing during the 1990s and early 2000s. >>

Dean Gardiner

[2026-02-20] Dean Gardiner is a towering figure in the world of ocean racing, often cited as one of the greatest downwind paddlers in history. An Australian pioneer, he transformed surfski from a niche discipline into a professional global sport. >>

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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