Tim Jacobs

[2026-02-20] Tim Jacobs is an Australian surfski legend and one of the most naturally gifted "watermen" the sport has ever seen. Often referred to simply as "TJ," he was a dominant force throughout the 2000s and early 2010s, known for his incredible ability to find "runs" (waves) in even the smallest of ocean swells. >>

Kira Bester

[2026-02-19] Kira Bester is the current superstar of South African ocean racing. She has quickly evolved from a promising Under-23 athlete into the dominant force of the senior women's circuit globally. >>

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. >>

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