ICF Ocean Racing Coaching Manual: A Strategic Framework for Surfski Instruction

[2026-03-05] Prepared by world champion Dawid Mocke for the International Canoe Federation, this manual identifies the core skills, safety standards, and coaching pillars essential for the global development of surfski ocean racing. >>

Nicholas "Niki" Notten

[2026-02-13] Nicholas "Niki" Notten is a titan of South African surfski, a 2021 World Champion, and as of 2026, he remains one of the fastest "downwind specialists" in the global circuit. While some champions rely on raw flat-water power, Notten is a master of "surfing the bumps"—using the kinetic energy of the ocean to maintain speeds that seem impossible to others. >>

Paul Marais

[2026-02-20] Paul Marais is often referred to as one of the "Founding Fathers" of the modern South African surfski movement. While names like Hank McGregor and Dawid Mocke dominate the modern era, Marais was the dominant force of the 1980s and early 90s, bridging the gap between traditional "spec" surf lifesaving and professional long-distance ocean racing. >>

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