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2022-11-28
From struggle to supremacy: South Africa's Doctor race turnaround after a team lunch
[thepaddler] South African surfski paddlers faced challenges during the Shaw and Partners WA Race Week until a candid discussion among the team ignited a remarkable shift in their performance. >>thepaddler
2022-11-22
Smith and Norton triumph in dramatic, penalty-marred WA Race Week races
[thepaddler] The second day of the Shaw and Partners WA Race Week saw thrilling sprint finishes determine the winners in both the men's and women's events, with one victory decided by a controversial penalty. >>thepaddler
2022-11-19
Hill and Smith kick off Shaw and Partners WA Race Week with strong victories
[thepaddler] The Australian duo began their quest for the unprecedented $265,000 prize pool with impressive victories at the start of the Shaw and Partners WA Race Week. >>thepaddler
2022-11-19
European surfski paddlers achieve unprecedented success on the world stage
[thepaddler] Explore the significant advancements and future trajectory of surfski paddling across Europe, as observed and discussed by key figures within the sport. This analysis delves into the factors driving the continent's rising prominence in ocean racing. >>thepaddler
2022-11-16
Nick Notten withdraws from Australian race week following medical advice
[thepaddler] After a year-long struggle with illness, 2021 World Champion Nick Notten has withdrawn from the Shaw and Partners WA Race Week in Australia. Medical advice, based on recent blood test results revealing Epstein-Barr Virus and viral fatigue markers, prompted his last-minute decision to prioritize... >>thepaddler
2022-11-13
Danielle McKenzie explains her decision to join Epic
[thepaddler] Danielle McKenzie, a New Zealand paddling star and former world champion, made a surprising decision to switch surfski brands to Epic just a week before the significant Shaw and Partners WA Race Week. She believes this move, despite its challenging timing, will lead to immediate success and a... >>canoeicf
2022-10-06
New champions crowned at ocean racing world titles
[canoeicf] Kenny Rice has continued South Africa’s dominance of the men’s competition at the ICF Canoe Ocean Racing World Championships, while Jemma Smith won Australia’s first women’s senior title on an exciting day of racing in Portugal on Thursday. Rice managed to sprint clear of teammate Hank McGregor in... >>canoeicf
2022-10-05
Top athletes return for canoe ocean racing world titles
[canoeicf] The first full ICF Canoe Ocean Racing World Championships since the start of the Covid pandemic gets underway in Viana Do Castelo, Portugal, this week, and will feature many of the biggest global names in the sport. Athletes from Australia and New Zealand, two of the strongest canoe ocean racing... >>canoeicf
2022-10-04
New ICF member already making a big splash
[canoeicf] United Arab Emirates is one of the newest members of the International Canoe Federation, but it is already making huge steps forward. The Emirates Canoe and Rowing Federation has already had its first athlete compete at the ICF U23 Canoe Sprint World Championships in Szeged earlier this year, and... >>canoeicf
2022-08-31