The Doctor (Perth, Western Australia)

[2026-02-18] Australia's premier ocean paddling event. It is a 27-kilometer downwind sprint from Rottnest Island across the ocean to Sorrento Beach on the mainland. The race is famous for the "Fremantle Doctor," a consistent and powerful sea breeze that creates arguably the best and most highly contested downwind surfing conditions in the world. >>

The Molokai Challenge (Hawaii, USA)

[2026-02-20] The History: Often referred to simply as "Molokai" or the Kaiwi Channel Crossing, this is the holy grail of ocean paddling. Founded in 1976, the race covers an exhausting 53 kilometers (32 miles) from the island of Molokai to Oahu. Paddlers must navigate the "Channel of Bones," notorious for its treacherous cross-chop, massive trade-wind swells, and extreme isolation. It is widely considered the unofficial World Championship of long-distance surfski. >>

Clint Robinson OAM

[2026-02-13] Clint Robinson OAM is the "Grandmaster" of Australian paddling. He is widely considered the most versatile and successful all-around paddler in history, bridging the gap between Olympic sprint kayaking and elite ocean surfski racing. >>

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Finding Strength on the Water: The Resilient Journey of Axel Celmanti

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Maltese Paddlers Shatter Records in Round Gozo Circumnavigation