Pierre Vilella

[2026-02-13] Pierre Vilella is the undisputed "Crown Prince" and the face of the European surge in surfski. As of 2026, he is the highest-ranked European paddler and the primary challenger to Australian and South African dominance. >>

Oscar Chalupsky

[2026-02-13] Oscar Chalupsky, known as "The Big O," is a living legend in the world of surfski and surf lifesaving. He is widely considered the most iconic figure the sport has ever seen, not just for his record-breaking 12 World Titles, but for his larger-than-life personality and his ongoing battle against terminal illness. >>

Nicholas "Niki" Notten

[2026-02-13] Nicholas "Niki" Notten is a titan of South African surfski, a 2021 World Champion, and as of 2026, he remains one of the fastest "downwind specialists" in the global circuit. While some champions rely on raw flat-water power, Notten is a master of "surfing the bumps"—using the kinetic energy of the ocean to maintain speeds that seem impossible to others. >>

2026-02-19

Finding Strength on the Water: The Resilient Journey of Axel Celmanti

2026-02-14

Surfski Shack Paddlers Conquer Historic Durban Seas at 2025 ICF Canoe Ocean Racing World Championships

2026-02-14

Maltese Paddlers Shatter Records in Round Gozo Circumnavigation