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2025-10-19
Hill wins fourth world title as home favourite Bester delivers in Durban
[canoeicf] Australia’s Cory Hill continues to scale new heights as he captured his record-extending fourth men’s surfski single crown at the International Canoe Federation Canoe Ocean Racing World Championships in Durban, South Africa. There was also joy for hosts South Africa as Kira Bester successfully... >>federcanoa
2025-10-19
Ocean Racing World Championships Conclude in South Africa, Italy's Athletes Compete
[federcanoa] The Ocean Racing World Championships wrapped up in Durban, South Africa, after two days of intense competition involving over 750 boats. Italy was represented by six athletes. Nicolò Razeto finished 20th in the SS1 Open. In the SS1 U23, Matteo Palomba, Mauro Tafuri, and Riccardo Maccioccu placed… >>canoeicf
2025-10-18
Fenn and Hockly seal mixed surfski double world crown on home waters
[canoeicf] Matthew Fenn and Saskia Johanna Hockly delivered gold for hosts South Africa on a thrilling day of surfski double racing at the International Canoe Federation Canoe Ocean Racing World Championships in Durban. A year after taking world bronze, the South African pairing proved too strong on familiar... >>canoeicf
2025-10-17
South Africans seek home glory as Canoe Ocean Racing world titles on offer in Durban
[canoeicf] South Africa’s Kira Bester is aiming to deliver her brilliant best on home waters to retain the women’s surfski single crown at the International Canoe Federation Canoe Ocean Racing World Championships. Bester is among a stellar cast of South African paddlers desperate to achieve home glory as... >>canoeicf
2025-10-16
All you need to know about 2025 ICF Canoe Ocean Racing World Championships in Durban
[canoeicf] More than 500 paddlers from over 30 nations are poised to take to South African waters for the 2025 International Canoe Federation Canoe Ocean Racing World Championships. Durban is the venue for this year’s event with racing scheduled to take place on Saturday and Sunday. >>canoeicf
2025-10-15
World Paddle Games announced: New flagship event to unite all ICF disciplines
[canoeicf] The International Canoe Federation is proud to launch the World Paddle Games, a new flagship event that will showcase the full spectrum of paddle sport. Bringing together all 10 ICF disciplines on a single global stage – including the Olympic formats of Canoe Sprint, Canoe Slalom, and Kayak Cross,... >>thepaddler
2025-10-14
ICF president advocates for biennial ocean racing world championship schedule
[thepaddler] ICF President Thomas Konietzko emphasized the distinct nature of ocean racing within the federation's paddling sports, suggesting it warrants special consideration due to its unique characteristics. >>canoeicf
2025-10-13
OC1 to become official medal event at ICF Canoe Ocean Racing World Cups
[canoeicf] Athletes will have more reasons for joy starting next season as the International Canoe Federation can confirm the inclusion of the OC1 as an official medal event in both the men’s and women’s categories at the ICF Canoe Ocean Racing World Cups. The decision marks a significant step forward for... >>canoeicf
2025-10-08
Prize money doubled for 2025 ICF Canoe Ocean Racing World Championships
[canoeicf] Athletes competing in this year’s International Canoe Federation Canoe Ocean Racing World Championships in Durban, South Africa, will be in the running for ZAR 200,000 (more than $11,500) in prize money. Set to be held from October 17 to 19, the Local Organising Committee decided to double the... >>totalpaddler
2025-10-05