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. >>

Paul Marais

[2026-02-20] Paul Marais is often referred to as one of the "Founding Fathers" of the modern South African surfski movement. While names like Hank McGregor and Dawid Mocke dominate the modern era, Marais was the dominant force of the 1980s and early 90s, bridging the gap between traditional "spec" surf lifesaving and professional long-distance ocean racing. >>

Rachel Clarke

[2026-02-20] Rachel Clarke is the undisputed queen of New Zealand ocean paddling and a dominant force in the international female surfski circuit. While legends like Hank McGregor and Dean Gardiner defined the men's era, Clarke has been instrumental in elevating the profile and professional standards of women’s ocean racing. >>

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Surfski Shack Paddlers Conquer Historic Durban Seas at 2025 ICF Canoe Ocean Racing World Championships

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Maltese Paddlers Shatter Records in Round Gozo Circumnavigation