Clubs

Manly Warringah Kayak Club

A powerhouse in New South Wales paddling. While highly competitive in sprint, their surfski and ocean racing section is massive, utilizing Narrabeen Lake for flatwater and the adjacent coast for ocean training....
Narrabeen (New South Wales) Australia

Marine Surf Lifesaving Club

Based at Durban's Addington Beach, this is the powerhouse of KwaZulu-Natal surfskiing. It serves as the hub for the world's biggest weekly surfski series (the Marine Series) and offers warm water and consistent ocean swells year-round....
Durban (KwaZulu-Natal) South Africa

Nautical Club of Tzitzifies Kallithea (NOTK)

One of the largest and most multi-disciplinary nautical clubs in Greece. Their Canoe-Kayak section is highly active in the national competitive circuit (FICK) and serves as a major hub for serious paddlers in the southern Athens suburbs....
Kallithea (Attica) Greece

Ocean 23 Club

A dedicated ocean surfski and downwind center in China. Based in Xiamen, it provides access to specialized equipment and training for the JiMei and TongAn Bays, which are popular for wind-driven wave riding....
Xiamen (Fujian) China

Oceânicos Floripa

Based on the island of Florianópolis, this group is known for organizing some of the best downwind runs in the country. They utilize the island's unique geography to find surfing conditions in almost any wind direction....
Florianópolis (Santa Catarina) Brazil

Ocean Paddler (The Paddle Shop)

The epicenter of surfskiing in Australia, led by Dean Gardiner. It serves as the logistics and coaching hub for the Sydney community and organizes the world-famous 'The Doctor' race in Perth....
Sydney (New South Wales) Australia

Ocean Sport Paddle Club

A key hub for the Northeast US surfski community. Based in New Jersey, they are deeply involved in the 'Middle Atlantic' surfski circuit and offer coaching and logistics for downwinders along the Jersey Shore....
Seaside Park (New Jersey) USA

Ocean Sports Boardriders (OSB)

A multi-disciplinary club based in Carbis Bay that is a focal point for surfski and outrigger canoe racing. They are known for their 'Downwind Weekends' and for fostering a high-performance culture in Atlantic conditions....
St Ives (Cornwall) England

Paddle South Portugal

Specializing in the Oscar Chalupsky method, this center focuses on downwind trips along the Alentejo coast. It is widely recognized for organizing some of the best surfski camps in the country....
Odemira (Beja) Portugal

Palavas Kayak de Mer

A leading Mediterranean club focused on competitive ocean racing and surfski downwinders. The club benefits from the strong Mistral and Tramontane winds ideal for the discipline....
Palavas-les-Flots (Hérault) France

Pirates Surf Lifesaving Club

Another legendary Durban institution, Pirates is central to the 'Golden Mile' paddling community. It has a massive competitive membership and is a primary staging point for the iconic Durban downwinders to Umhlanga....
Durban (KwaZulu-Natal) South Africa

Ploemeur Kayak Océan

A premier high-performance club in Brittany, specialized in surfski and ocean racing. They are known for their elite training programs and for hosting the 'Breizh Ocean Racing' competition....
Ploemeur (Morbihan) France