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Entries open for 2024 ICF Canoe Ocean Racing World Championships
canoeicf

2024-04-30

Entries open for 2024 ICF Canoe Ocean Racing World Championships

[canoeicf] Registration has opened for this year’s International Canoe Federation Canoe Ocean Racing World Championships in Madeira, Portugal. The beautiful island located in the North Atlantic Ocean is preparing to host the ICF flagship event in October. >>
Hosts for World Cups and World Championships awarded by ICF
canoeicf

2024-04-06

Hosts for World Cups and World Championships awarded by ICF

[canoeicf] A series of hosts have been approved for World Cups and World Championships across eight of the International Canoe Federation’s 10 disciplines. There were battles for the hosting rights for the 2028 Canoe Marathon World Championships and 2028 Junior and U23 Canoe Sprint World Championships after... >>
Future looks bright for doubles ocean racing after success on world stage
canoeicf

2024-01-30

Future looks bright for doubles ocean racing after success on world stage

[canoeicf] There was doubles delight in Perth, Australia as the SS-2 featured as a medal race for the first time at the International Canoe Federation Canoe Ocean Racing World Championships in December. Last year’s edition proved to be an historic occasion as paddlers teamed up to battle it out for medals in... >>
Spanish duo take first ever ocean racing doubles gold
canoeicf

2023-12-03

Spanish duo take first ever ocean racing doubles gold

[canoeicf] The Spanish pairing of Judit Verges Xifra and Walter Bouzan have won the first ever ICF doubles ocean racing world title in a thrilling competition off thecoast of the Western Australian capital city of Perth. The SS-2 competition was held as an exhibition event at the 2014 ICF Ocean Racing World... >>
Cory Hill secures historic third ICF world championship title
thepaddler

2023-11-30

Cory Hill secures historic third ICF world championship title

[thepaddler] Australian surfski paddler Cory Hill has solidified his status as one of the sport's all-time greats by clinching his third ICF Ocean Racing World Championship. This monumental achievement marks a new record in the sport's history. >>
Golden double for Smith and Hill at ocean titles
canoeicf

2023-11-30

Golden double for Smith and Hill at ocean titles

[canoeicf] Australia’s Cory Hill and Jemma Smith have won historic world championship gold at the first ever ICF Canoe Ocean Racing World Championships in their home country. Hill becomes the first man to win three ICF world titles, while Smith becomes the first woman to win back-to-back crowns, making her... >>
Jemma Smith becomes first woman to win two ICF Ocean Racing world championships
thepaddler

2023-11-30

Jemma Smith becomes first woman to win two ICF Ocean Racing world championships

[thepaddler] Australian athlete Jemma Smith has achieved a historic milestone, becoming the first female competitor to secure a second title at the ICF Ocean Racing World Championships. >>
Local knowledge gives Hill and Smith ocean racing edge
canoeicf

2023-11-28

Local knowledge gives Hill and Smith ocean racing edge

[canoeicf] Australians Cory Hill and Jemma Smith will be hoping to use local knowledge to their advantage when they take on the best paddlers in the world in the ICF Ocean Racing World Championships off the coast of Perth, Western Australia, on Thursday. Hill, a two-time world champion who last won the crown... >>
Jemma Smith achieves career goal with first win at The Doctor race
thepaddler

2023-11-25

Jemma Smith achieves career goal with first win at The Doctor race

[thepaddler] Jemma Smith, an ICF World Champion, had conquered nearly every surf sport, yet one significant title remained out of reach until her recent triumph. >>
An emotional family reunion marks Cory Hill’s record fifth win at the Doctor race
thepaddler

2023-11-25

An emotional family reunion marks Cory Hill’s record fifth win at the Doctor race

[thepaddler] Cory Hill's life has transformed significantly since his initial triumph at the Doctor race. Despite these changes, his journey culminated in a remarkable fifth career win, a testament to his enduring dedication and skill. >>