ICF Ocean Racing Coaching Manual: A Strategic Framework for Surfski Instruction

[2026-03-05] Prepared by world champion Dawid Mocke for the International Canoe Federation, this manual identifies the core skills, safety standards, and coaching pillars essential for the global development of surfski ocean racing. >>

Ana Swetish

[2026-02-20] Ana Swetish is the breakout star of American surfski racing and is widely considered one of the best technical downwind paddlers in the world today. Based in Bellingham, Washington. >>

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. >>

2026-05-08

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

2026-05-06

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.