The Evolution of Canoe Ocean Racing: From Lifesaving to Global Sport

[2026-03-06] Discover the history and mechanics of Canoe Ocean Racing, a discipline defined by sit-on-top surfskis and the mastery of open-ocean downwind conditions. >>

Grant Kenny

[2026-02-20] Grant Kenny is an Australian sporting icon who, like Dean Gardiner, is a titan of the surfski and ocean racing world. While Gardiner is the king of the "Channel of Bones" (Molokai), Grant Kenny is often credited with bringing the sport of Ironman and surfski racing into the professional era and mainstream consciousness. >>

Michele Eray

[2026-02-20] Michele Eray is a South African paddling legend whose career defines the transition from elite flatwater sprinting to the pinnacle of ocean surfski racing. She is celebrated not just as a champion, but as one of the most versatile and influential female paddlers in the history of the sport. >>

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