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paddleworldwide
2018-02-21
Rising star Ken Rice plans to build on 2017 momentum in the next season
[paddleworldwide] After a remarkable 2017, which saw him crowned U23 Ocean Racing World Champion, Ken Rice is poised for further growth in 2018. He aims to refine his performance, enjoy the journey, and leverage his elite South African training environment, all while contemplating a potential future in Olympic... >>
canoeicf
2018-02-21
After stellar 2017, Rice looks to raise the bar higher in 2018
[canoeicf] In many years’ time – at least a decade, probably more – Ken Rice will be asked when it was that he first realised he belonged in the big time of canoe ocean racing. The South African will have no hesitation nominating 2017 as the year it all came together for him. When he finally got a chance to... >>
paddleworldwide
2018-01-12
ICF unveils an extensive 2018 calendar featuring multiple world championships and Olympic venue returns
[paddleworldwide] The International Canoe Federation has announced an exciting 2018 events schedule, highlighted by nine world championships, including the inaugural SUP world titles, and a return to historic Olympic venues. This packed calendar promises a thrilling year for paddlesports enthusiasts globally. >>
canoeicf
2018-01-12
Action-packed 2018 in store for canoeing fans
[canoeicf] Nine World Championships, including a Stand Up Paddling world title, a Youth Olympic Games and a return to Olympic venues in Rio and Atlanta are among the highlights in an action-packed 2018 events calendar for the International Canoe Federation. 2018 will see World Championships in canoe slalom,... >>
paddleworldwide
2018-01-10
Top female paddlers to compete in South Africa's FNB Surfski Series
[paddleworldwide] The 2018 FNB Surfski Series in South Africa is set to feature an exceptionally strong field of female ocean racers. With previous champions potentially taking a step back, the ten-race series, beginning January 12, could crown a new winner among the country's top paddlers. >>
canoeicf
2018-01-10
Women's surf ski field wide open for South African series
[canoeicf] With arguably the strongest ladies field ever, the 2018 FNB Surfski Series will see the cream of the South Africa's women ocean racers go head-to-head over the exciting ten race series starting on Friday, 12 January at Marine Surf Lifesaving Club. With two consecutive titles in the past two years,... >>
paddleworldwide
2017-11-19
Cory Hill defends ICF ocean racing world title in challenging Hong Kong conditions
[paddleworldwide] Cory Hill successfully defended his ICF Ocean Racing World Championship title in Hong Kong, overcoming fierce competition and challenging 3-meter swells. The Australian paddler secured his victory against a strong South African contingent, including canoe marathon world champion Hank McGregor, in... >>
canoeicf
2017-11-19
Hill shows he is king of the ocean racing waves
[canoeicf] Australia’s Cory Hill has tamed wild race conditions in Hong Kong to successfully defend his ICF Ocean Racing World title, holding off a late challenge from South Africa’s canoe marathon world champion, Hank McGregor . Hill took the lead early, and once again proved he is the master of the big... >>
canoeicf
2017-11-18
Chilled Hill happy to hover under the radar
[canoeicf] Australia’s Cory Hill has a reputation on the ocean racing scene as a pretty laid-back character, an image that is well deserved. It’s become a bit of a secret weapon for the South Australian-born paddler, lulling unsuspecting opponents into believing he doesn’t really care, before delivering a... >>
paddleworldwide
2017-11-18