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2024-11-10

Hill extends winning streak, Bester takes women's title at Hong Kong Dragon Run

[thepaddler] Cory Hill, the Australian surfski sensation, secured his fifth consecutive victory at the Hong Kong Dragon Run, a significant achievement that sets the tone for the upcoming Australian racing circuit. Newly crowned world champion Kira Bester also claimed a dominant win in the women's event. >>

2024-11-09

ICF Board gather for first time after elections in Antalya

[canoeicf] The International Canoe Federation’s new-look Board of Directors met for the first time in Antalya as they start to set the course for their four-year mandate. Germany’s Thomas Konietzko presided over the meeting following his re-election as ICF President at yesterday’s Congress in the Turkish city. >>

2024-10-30

A surprise celebration helps Gordan Harbrecht grasp the magnitude of his world championship win

[thepaddler] After weeks of disbelief, German surfski champion Gordan Harbrecht finally comprehends the immense significance of his recent world championship victory. He acknowledges the profound impact his achievement will have on the sport across Germany and the wider European continent, inspiring a new... >>

2024-10-21

Cory Hill secures fifth 20 Beaches title, reflecting on his growing legacy

[thepaddler] Cory Hill continues to build an impressive list of accomplishments, recently securing his fifth victory at the prestigious 20 Beaches race. Now, the seasoned paddler is focused on adding further accolades before the 2024 season concludes. >>

2024-10-21

Danielle Richards considers her paddling future after a dominant victory at the 20 Beaches race

[thepaddler] New Zealand's top paddler, Danielle Richards, expressed her own astonishment at her exceptional performance during the renowned 20 Beaches race in Sydney, a result that exceeded her expectations and has prompted her to re-evaluate her career path. >>

2024-10-18

Course change announced for Shaw and Partners 20 Beaches as elite competitors arrive

[thepaddler] This highly anticipated race marked the commencement of the Shaw and Partners Australian Ocean Racing Series, setting the stage for the upcoming WA Race Week. >>

2024-10-16

Germany's Harbrecht and South Africa's Bester claim ICF world championship gold

[thepaddler] Gordan Harbrecht and Kira Bester made history at the 2024 ICF Ocean Racing world championships in Madeira, securing their first world titles. Harbrecht's victory marked Europe's first men's title, while Bester's dominant performance added her name to the illustrious list of champions. >>

2024-10-05

Spanish show strength in mixed surfski double in Madeira

[canoeicf] Spain underlined its strength in the mixed surfski double by taking the top two positions at the International Canoe Federation Canoe Ocean Racing World Championships on the island of Madeira, Portugal. Featuring for the second successive year as an official medal event, the mixed SS2 race was... >>

2024-10-04

Harbrecht clinches historic Canoe Ocean Racing world crown for Germany

[canoeicf] Germany’s Gordan Harbrecht has made history by becoming the first European paddler to win men’s surfski gold at the International Canoe Federation Canoe Ocean Racing World Championships on the island of Madeira, Portugal. The men’s SS1 had only previously been won by paddlers from South Africa and... >>

2024-10-03

Hill eyeing fourth Canoe Ocean Racing world title in Madeira

[canoeicf] Australia’s Cory Hill is seeking to win the men’s surfski title for a record-extending fourth time at the International Canoe Federation Canoe Ocean Racing World Championships on the island of Madeira, Portugal. Hill triumphed in 2015 and 2017 before ending a six-year wait to win it for a... >>