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. >>

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. >>

Cape Point Challenge (Cape Town, South Africa)

[2026-02-19] Started in 1980 by local lifesavers looking to test their mettle, this is often dubbed the "World's Toughest One-Day Surfski Race." Depending on the course layout for the year, it covers around 50 to 54 kilometers. Paddlers typically start in Scarborough or Witsands, navigate around the iconic and turbulent Cape of Good Hope (Cape Point), and finish at Fish Hoek beach. Cold water, massive Atlantic swells, and gale-force South-Easterly winds make this a brutal test of endurance. >>

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