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Georgia Laird

[2026-02-20] Georgia Laird is a powerhouse of Australian ocean racing, recognized for her elite technical skill and her ability to consistently challenge the world’s best on the international stage. >>

Cory Hill

[2026-02-13] Cory Hill is widely considered the greatest surfski paddler of the modern era. His dominance is defined not just by his speed, but by an almost supernatural ability to "read" the ocean—finding energy in small wind-waves and swells that other paddlers simply don't see. >>

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. >>