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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. >>

2024-04-30

Madeira set to welcome paddlers as entries open for the 2024 ICF Canoe Ocean Racing world championship

[paddleworldwide] The picturesque island of Madeira, Portugal, is gearing up to host the 2024 ICF Canoe Ocean Racing world championship this October. Registration is now officially open for this prestigious event, inviting paddlers globally to compete for world titles across various categories. >>

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... >>

2024-04-06

ICF board confirms locations for upcoming world cups and world championships

[paddleworldwide] The ICF board recently convened in London, confirming host cities for numerous world cups and world championships across eight disciplines from 2025 to 2028, including key decisions for canoe marathon, sprint, slalom, ocean racing, and SUP events. >>

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... >>

2024-01-30

Doubles surfski racing makes a splash at ICF world championships

[paddleworldwide] The SS-2 doubles surfski event made a successful debut as a medal race at the ICF Canoe Ocean Racing World Championships in Perth, Australia. This historic inclusion saw Spain's Judit Verges Xifra and Walter Bouzan claim the first-ever world crown, marking a significant step for the discipline's... >>

2023-12-03

Verges Xifra and Bouzan claim inaugural ICF doubles ocean racing world title

[paddleworldwide] Judit Verges Xifra and Walter Bouzan from Spain made history by winning the inaugural ICF doubles ocean racing world title in Perth, Australia. Australian teams finished second and third. The championships also highlighted inspiring stories, including British para-athlete Jonathan White's double... >>

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... >>