The Dragon Run (Hong Kong)

[2026-02-20] Started in 2007, the Dragon Run quickly became a cornerstone of the World Surfski Series. It is a highly technical 24-kilometer race in the South China Sea. Paddlers start at Clearwater Bay, navigate the notoriously messy "reflector chop" off the Ninepins islands, catch downwind runs toward Cape D'Aguilar, and finish at Stanley Beach. The extreme heat and humidity add a brutal physical layer to the race. >>

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. >>

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. >>

2026-05-08

Home favourite Kopasz shines as rivals struggle on first day in Szeged

2026-05-06

Bester and Pereira dominate as ICF Canoe Ocean Racing World Series begins in Madeira

2026-05-03

Elite field of paddlers descends on Madeira for ICF Canoe Ocean Racing World Series opener.