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2024-10-21

Danielle Richards considers her paddling future after a dominant victory at the 20 Beaches race

[thepaddler] New Zealand's top paddler, Danielle Richards, expressed her own astonishment at her exceptional performance during the renowned 20 Beaches race in Sydney, a result that exceeded her expectations and has prompted her to re-evaluate her career path. >>

2024-10-18

Course change announced for Shaw and Partners 20 Beaches as elite competitors arrive

[thepaddler] This highly anticipated race marked the commencement of the Shaw and Partners Australian Ocean Racing Series, setting the stage for the upcoming WA Race Week. >>

2024-10-16

Germany's Harbrecht and South Africa's Bester claim ICF world championship gold

[thepaddler] Gordan Harbrecht and Kira Bester made history at the 2024 ICF Ocean Racing world championships in Madeira, securing their first world titles. Harbrecht's victory marked Europe's first men's title, while Bester's dominant performance added her name to the illustrious list of champions. >>

2024-10-05

Spanish show strength in mixed surfski double in Madeira

[canoeicf] Spain underlined its strength in the mixed surfski double by taking the top two positions at the International Canoe Federation Canoe Ocean Racing World Championships on the island of Madeira, Portugal. Featuring for the second successive year as an official medal event, the mixed SS2 race was... >>

2024-10-05

Spain dominates mixed surfski doubles at world championships in Madeira

[paddleworldwide] Spanish crews showcased their dominance in the mixed surfski double event at the ICF Canoe Ocean Racing World Championships in Madeira, securing both gold and silver medals. South Africa also performed strongly, claiming titles in the under 23 and junior mixed SS2 categories, highlighting a... >>

2024-10-04

Harbrecht clinches historic Canoe Ocean Racing world crown for Germany

[canoeicf] Germany’s Gordan Harbrecht has made history by becoming the first European paddler to win men’s surfski gold at the International Canoe Federation Canoe Ocean Racing World Championships on the island of Madeira, Portugal. The men’s SS1 had only previously been won by paddlers from South Africa and... >>

2024-10-04

Harbrecht secures Germany's first men's surfski gold at Canoe Ocean Racing world championships in Madeira

[paddleworldwide] German paddler Gordan Harbrecht achieved a historic milestone, becoming the first European to claim men's surfski gold at the ICF Canoe Ocean Racing World Championships in Madeira. His triumph ended the previous dominance of South African and Australian athletes in the event. >>

2024-10-03

Peter Bolton's inspiring journey: Competing with cancer in the Australian Ocean Racing Series

[thepaddler] Peter Bolton, an early frontrunner in the Shaw and Partners Australian Ocean Racing Series, shares his remarkable paddling story. Despite facing an inoperable cancer diagnosis, his unwavering passion for the sport and community drives him to compete, inspiring others to prioritize health checks. >>

2024-10-03

Hill eyeing fourth Canoe Ocean Racing world title in Madeira

[canoeicf] Australia’s Cory Hill is seeking to win the men’s surfski title for a record-extending fourth time at the International Canoe Federation Canoe Ocean Racing World Championships on the island of Madeira, Portugal. Hill triumphed in 2015 and 2017 before ending a six-year wait to win it for a... >>

2024-10-03

Madeira hosts ICF Canoe Ocean Racing World Championships as Cory Hill chases a fourth victory

[paddleworldwide] The ICF Canoe Ocean Racing World Championships are underway in Madeira, Portugal, where Australian paddler Cory Hill is aiming for an unprecedented fourth men's surfski title. He faces strong competition, particularly from a formidable South African contingent, while the women's event could see a... >>