The Doctor (Perth, Western Australia)

[2026-02-18] Australia's premier ocean paddling event. It is a 27-kilometer downwind sprint from Rottnest Island across the ocean to Sorrento Beach on the mainland. The race is famous for the "Fremantle Doctor," a consistent and powerful sea breeze that creates arguably the best and most highly contested downwind surfing conditions in the world. >>

Jasper Mocke

[2026-02-20] Jasper Mocke is a titan of South African ocean racing, often described as the "calm assassin" of the professional circuit. While he is the younger brother of legend Dawid Mocke, Jasper has built a legacy that is entirely his own, defined by technical brilliance, extreme versatility, and some of the most iconic race victories in the sport's history. >>

Giovanni Saperdi

[2026-05-18] Giovanni Saperdi is an accomplished Italian kayak athlete and sports technician who plays a key role in developing paddling disciplines in Italy. He is highly active in both Wildwater Canoeing (canoa discesa) and Canoe Ocean Racing (surfski). >>

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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