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. >>

Kelly Fey

[2026-02-20] Kelly Fey is often remembered as the "Iron Lady" of the Kaiwi Channel. While many of the heroes you've mentioned are current or recent champions, Kelly Fey was the dominant force who defined the professional standard for women’s surfski racing during the 1990s and early 2000s. >>

Paul Marais

[2026-02-20] Paul Marais is often referred to as one of the "Founding Fathers" of the modern South African surfski movement. While names like Hank McGregor and Dawid Mocke dominate the modern era, Marais was the dominant force of the 1980s and early 90s, bridging the gap between traditional "spec" surf lifesaving and professional long-distance ocean racing. >>

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

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