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2017-11-17

Hatton plans to use disappointment to lift her to world title

[canoeicf] It’s not just because she is the defending world champion that New Zealand’s Teneale Hatton wants to do well at this weekend’s 2017 ICF Canoe Ocean Racing World Championships in Hong Kong. She also feels she has a point to prove, after missing New Zealand selection for the 2016 Rio Olympics in... >>

2017-11-17

Eray waits on the wind in quest for third World Championship medal

[canoeicf] Michele Eray can still remember in minute detail how she snatched the inaugural ICF Ocean Racing women’s world title back in Portugal in 2013. She can give a blow-by-blow description of how the race unfolded, who passed her, who she passed, and the mistakes her opponents made that opened the door... >>

2017-11-16

Scene set for first Ocean Racing World titles in Asia

[canoeicf] The first edition of the ICF Canoe Ocean Racing World Championships to be held in Asia has drawn more than 400 athletes from 33 countries to Hong Kong, with the powerful South African team already identified as the early favourites. The third edition of the World Championships will be contested on... >>

2017-11-15

South Africa the team to beat at 2017 Ocean Racing World Championships

[canoeicf] The South Africa surfski team that has been selected for the ICF Ocean Racing World Championships is a strong one, aiming to dominate the medal positions in both the men's and women's showdowns in Hong Kong this weekend. The team is looking to improve on its last showing at the international ocean... >>

2017-11-08

Lodge elected chair of ICF Athletes Committee

[canoeicf] British paracanoeist Tim Lodge has been elected Chair of the new International Canoe Federation Athlete Committee. Lodge was elected by his fellow committee members to take on the role, taking over from Danish sprint and marathon paddler Henriette Engel Hansen , who was in the position for two... >>

2017-10-31

Rice brothers hit top form ahead of World Championships

[canoeicf] South Africa’s Rice brothers have sent out an ominous warning ahead of next month’s ICF Ocean Racing World Championships after finishing first and second at the third and final 2017 World Cup event in Breizh, France, on the weekend. Kenny Rice upstaged older brother Sean by 55 seconds in the men’s... >>

2017-10-15

Excitement builds ahead of Ocean Racing World Championships

[canoeicf] The 2017 Ocean Racing World Championships are a month away, and excitement is building. Hong Kong is certain to be a wonderful host, judging by the preparations so far. Entries are looking fantastic, and the course is sure to showcase the majesty of Hong Kong's waterways. Check out the latest... >>

2017-10-03

Final positions confirmed for ICF Athletes Committee

[canoeicf] The international canoeing community has elected the athletes they want to help guide the sport into the future, with a strong blend of youth and experience and a shared passion to ensure all the International Canoe Federation’s disciplines will continue to thrive. The latest discipline to elect... >>

2017-08-10

Election of 2017 ICF Athlete Committee

[canoeicf] All athletes are urged to have their say in the election of a new ICF Athlete Committee. The ICF Athlete Committee is an elected and appointed body of the ICF. A new Athlete Committee will be determined in 2017. >>

2017-07-10

No stopping South Africa at Ocean Racing World Cups

[canoeicf] South Africans have once again shown their dominance of ocean racing, with Sean Rice and Hayley Nixon winning the men’s and women’s World Cup events in Portugal on Saturday. Rice finished in 1:21:52:88, more than two minutes ahead of his closest rival, Spain’s Walter Bouzan , with Australia’s... >>