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2025-03-05

ICF awards first major events under new bidding process

[canoeicf] A series of World Championships and World Cups have been awarded under the International Canoe Federation’s new bidding process. The ICF Board of Directors allocated eight events across five of its disciplines when they met in Hangzhou, China on March 4 and 5. >>

2025-02-04

Flash Gordan on a surfski quest for more global success

[canoeicf] Just like comic-strip space hero Flash Gordon, Germany’s Gordan Harbrecht is a man on a mission. Nicknamed “Flash Gordan” after the iconic science fiction character, Harbrecht is not somebody who enjoys resting on their laurels. >>

2024-12-24

Sprint stars, Metkovic magic and stunning settings: A 2024 review of Canoe Marathon, SUP, Canoe Ocean Racing and Dragon Boat

[canoeicf] It has been a year like no other for the International Canoe Federation with significant achievements and milestones on and off the water. In the second of our reviews of the season, we look at all the successes and memorable stories in Canoe Marathon, Stand Up Paddling, Canoe Ocean Racing and... >>

2024-12-17

ECA announces new Technical Committee Chairs

[canoeicf] The European Canoe Association has appointed new Technical Committee Chairs after an online Board of Directors meeting last week. Five International Canoe Federation Standing Committee Chairs — Ruud Heijselaar of the Netherlands in Canoe Marathon, Noemi Horvath of Hungary in Stand Up Paddling,... >>

2024-12-13

Endurance Test: Matthew Schembri Completes South Africa's Cape Point Challenge

[thesurfskishack] Matthew Schembri faced the grueling 54km South African coast to compete in one of the world's most prestigious surfski races. >>

2024-12-11

ICF opens bidding process for 2027-2028 seasons and beyond

[canoeicf] Applications to bid for select International Canoe Federation World Championships and World Cups for the 2027-2028 seasons have opened. In 2027, interested National Federations can now put in their proposals for World Cups in Canoe Sprint, Canoe Slalom, Canoe Marathon, Canoe Ocean Racing, Stand Up... >>

2024-12-07

Moments of 2024: Harbrecht ends duopoly with first European triumph

[canoeicf] Scrolling through the record books of the ICF Canoe Ocean Racing World Championships, only two nations had won men’s surfski gold before this year. Either a South African or Australian man had taken top spot in the SS1 since the first edition of the flagship event 11 years ago. >>

2024-11-19

Nick Notten's triumphant return to the podium after overcoming health challenges

[thepaddler] After a significant victory, surfski paddler Nick Notten reflects on the profound impact of his achievement, particularly for the sport's growth in Europe. He expresses deep gratitude for his journey back to elite competition following a challenging health battle. >>

2024-11-18

French pair stun world champions in Reunion race

[canoeicf] France’s Pierre Vilella overcame 2021 world champion Nicolas Notten of South Africa to capture the men’s surfski single crown at the International Canoe Federation Canoe Ocean Racing World Cup in Reunion. There was also delight for France’s Thais Delrieux who got the better of another world gold... >>

2024-11-15

World champions and Moroccan slalom star to tackle Indian Ocean

[canoeicf] Paddlers are poised to navigate the waves of the Indian Ocean when they compete at the International Canoe Federation Canoe Ocean Racing World Cup in Reunion. The French overseas territory is holding the event with Saturday’s Run Ocean Downwind race given World Cup status. >>