National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI)

[2026-03-06] The National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) is a non-profit organization that serves as the backbone of maritime safety in South Africa. Run almost entirely by dedicated volunteers, it is the coastal equivalent of a volunteer fire department, operating 24/7 to save lives on both inland and coastal waters. >>

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. >>

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