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2025-02-04

Defending ICF surfski world champion Gordan Harbrecht prepares for new challenges

[paddleworldwide] German surfski champion Gordan Harbrecht, nicknamed 'Flash Gordan,' discusses his unique approach to training, family life, and his relentless pursuit of further success in ocean racing. After making history as the first European man to win the ICF Canoe Ocean Racing World Championships, he now... >>

2024-12-24

A 2024 season recap: Unforgettable moments in canoe marathon, SUP, ocean racing, and dragon boat

[paddleworldwide] Explore the year's most significant achievements and memorable stories across various paddlesports. This review highlights key successes and thrilling moments from the 2024 season in canoe marathon, stand-up paddling, ocean racing, and dragon boat competitions. >>

2024-12-24

Sprint stars, Metkovic magic and stunning settings: A 2024 review of Canoe Marathon, SUP, Canoe Ocean Racing and Dragon Boat

[canoeicf] It has been a year like no other for the International Canoe Federation with significant achievements and milestones on and off the water. In the second of our reviews of the season, we look at all the successes and memorable stories in Canoe Marathon, Stand Up Paddling, Canoe Ocean Racing and... >>

2024-12-17

European Canoe Association appoints new technical committee leaders

[paddleworldwide] The European Canoe Association has recently confirmed the appointments of new chairs for its various technical committees. These selections followed an online meeting of the Board of Directors, where several key individuals were chosen to lead different disciplines within the continental... >>

2024-12-17

ECA announces new Technical Committee Chairs

[canoeicf] The European Canoe Association has appointed new Technical Committee Chairs after an online Board of Directors meeting last week. Five International Canoe Federation Standing Committee Chairs — Ruud Heijselaar of the Netherlands in Canoe Marathon, Noemi Horvath of Hungary in Stand Up Paddling,... >>

2024-12-13

Endurance Test: Matthew Schembri Completes South Africa's Cape Point Challenge

[thesurfskishack] Matthew Schembri faced the grueling 54km South African coast to compete in one of the world's most prestigious surfski races. >>

2024-12-11

ICF opens bidding process for 2027-2028 seasons and beyond

[canoeicf] Applications to bid for select International Canoe Federation World Championships and World Cups for the 2027-2028 seasons have opened. In 2027, interested National Federations can now put in their proposals for World Cups in Canoe Sprint, Canoe Slalom, Canoe Marathon, Canoe Ocean Racing, Stand Up... >>

2024-12-11

Bidding opportunities announced for ICF world championships and world cups

[paddleworldwide] Paddle Worldwide serves as the international hub for all things related to canoe, kayak, and other paddlesports, offering comprehensive coverage of news, competition outcomes, athlete rankings, upcoming events, and information on federations globally. >>

2024-12-07

Harbrecht makes history with first European surfski world championship gold

[paddleworldwide] German paddler Gordan Harbrecht achieved a historic victory at the ICF Canoe Ocean Racing World Championships, becoming the first European man to claim surfski gold. This triumph ended a decade-long dominance by South African and Australian athletes, marking a significant moment in the sport's... >>

2024-12-07

Moments of 2024: Harbrecht ends duopoly with first European triumph

[canoeicf] Scrolling through the record books of the ICF Canoe Ocean Racing World Championships, only two nations had won men’s surfski gold before this year. Either a South African or Australian man had taken top spot in the SS1 since the first edition of the flagship event 11 years ago. >>