Gorge Downwind Champs (Oregon, USA)

[2026-02-19] While newer than Molokai or Cape Point, the Gorge has instantly become a modern classic. Held on the Columbia River, the race relies on a unique wind-against-current phenomenon. The opposing forces stack the river into endless, deep, surfable waves. It is practically a week-long festival of downwind paddling that culminates in a highly competitive race. >>

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. >>

Austin Kieffer

[2026-02-20] Austin Kieffer is the premier American face of modern surfski racing. A former elite whitewater slalom kayaker, he transitioned to the ocean in 2012 and rapidly ascended to the top of a sport historically dominated by South Africans and Australians. >>

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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