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2025-10-23

Cory Hill discusses future after securing fourth world championship title

[thepaddler] Australian paddler Cory Hill, 36, reflects on his unprecedented fourth world championship victory and shares insights into his future aspirations, emphasizing his enduring passion for the sport over historical achievements. >>

2025-10-20

ICF events through 2030 and first World Paddle Games open for bids

[canoeicf] Applications to bid for International Canoe Federation competitions until 2030, including the inaugural World Paddle Games, are now open. In 2027, the World Cups in Canoe Marathon, Wildwater Canoeing, Canoe Ocean Racing, and Stand Up Paddling (SUP) are up for grabs. >>

2025-10-20

International Canoe Federation opens bidding for future events and inaugural World Paddle Games

[paddleworldwide] The International Canoe Federation has announced that national federations, host cities, and event organizers can now submit bids to host various competitions through 2030. This includes the highly anticipated inaugural World Paddle Games, a new flagship event designed to unite all ICF disciplines. >>

2025-10-19

Hill extends record with fourth world championship win, Bester delights home crowd in Durban

[paddleworldwide] Paddle Worldwide serves as the premier international hub for canoe, kayak, and various paddlesports disciplines. It offers comprehensive coverage including the latest news, competition results, athlete rankings, upcoming events, and information on governing federations across the globe. >>

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… >>

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... >>

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... >>

2025-10-18

South Africa's Fenn and Hockly triumph in mixed surfski double world championship

[paddleworldwide] Paddle Worldwide stands as the premier international resource for canoe, kayak, and various paddlesports, delivering comprehensive coverage including breaking news, event results, athlete rankings, upcoming competitions, and federation updates from across the globe. >>

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... >>

2025-10-17

Home advantage sought by South African paddlers at ICF Ocean Racing world championships in Durban

[paddleworldwide] Durban is set to host the ICF Canoe Ocean Racing World Championships, where top paddlers like Kira Bester and Gordan Harbrecht will defend their titles. South African athletes are particularly keen to achieve success on home waters, facing strong international competition. >>