Dean Gardiner

[2026-02-20] Dean Gardiner is a towering figure in the world of ocean racing, often cited as one of the greatest downwind paddlers in history. An Australian pioneer, he transformed surfski from a niche discipline into a professional global sport. >>

Tim Jacobs

[2026-02-20] Tim Jacobs is an Australian surfski legend and one of the most naturally gifted "watermen" the sport has ever seen. Often referred to simply as "TJ," he was a dominant force throughout the 2000s and early 2010s, known for his incredible ability to find "runs" (waves) in even the smallest of ocean swells. >>

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. >>

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