Hayley Nixon

[2026-02-20] Hayley Nixon is a titan of the modern era, famously known for her meteoric rise from world-class rowing to becoming the 2017 ICF Ocean Racing World Champion. >>

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. >>

Nicolò Razeto

[2026-05-18] Nicolò Razeto is a prominent Italian canoe and kayak athlete who specializes primarily in Wildwater Canoeing (canoa discesa) and Canoe Ocean Racing (surfski), while also competing in Canoe Slalom. >>

2026-06-15

Paddle sports event attracts hundreds to historic Hangzhou waterway

2026-06-12

Vaikobi joins ICF to foster global expansion of 2026 Canoe Ocean Racing World Series

2026-05-27

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