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2024-05-09

Oceanpaddler unveils new national ocean paddling championship

[thepaddler] Oceanpaddler's recent announcement also suggests the establishment of an innovative World Series, which is anticipated to grow significantly in scope and participation over the next few years. >>

2024-05-03

Hill secures inaugural Eurochallenge victory after demanding journey

[thepaddler] Surfski champion Cory Hill recently completed an arduous international trip to Spain, where he clinched his first Eurochallenge title. This significant victory marks a new milestone in his illustrious career, adding a coveted European win to his impressive list of achievements and setting the... >>

2024-05-02

How to watch LIVE and VOD coverage of ICF events

[canoeicf] Planet Canoe YouTube channel members will have exclusive access to full live and video-on-demand coverage of all the major International Canoe Federation events. From World Championships to World Cups, the ICF's top competitions featuring the best paddlers on the planet will be broadcast... >>

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. >>

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... >>

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... >>

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... >>

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. >>

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... >>

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. >>