The Doctor (Perth, Western Australia)

[2026-02-18] Australia's premier ocean paddling event. It is a 27-kilometer downwind sprint from Rottnest Island across the ocean to Sorrento Beach on the mainland. The race is famous for the "Fremantle Doctor," a consistent and powerful sea breeze that creates arguably the best and most highly contested downwind surfing conditions in the world. >>

Naxos Cup

[2026-09-17] The Naxos Cup is a major Italian ocean racing event held in Giardini Naxos (Messina). Competing in the Ionian Sea, athletes race in sea kayak and surfski along the scenic Sicilian coastline. >>

The Molokai Challenge (Hawaii, USA)

[2026-02-20] The History: Often referred to simply as "Molokai" or the Kaiwi Channel Crossing, this is the holy grail of ocean paddling. Founded in 1976, the race covers an exhausting 53 kilometers (32 miles) from the island of Molokai to Oahu. Paddlers must navigate the "Channel of Bones," notorious for its treacherous cross-chop, massive trade-wind swells, and extreme isolation. It is widely considered the unofficial World Championship of long-distance surfski. >>

2026-10-12

Reunion to host concluding event of 2026 Canoe Ocean Racing World Cup Series

2026-10-10

Jemma Smith and Cory Hill secure Australia's first mixed SS2 world championship

2026-10-10

First SS1 titles decided at Ocean Racing world championships in La Vila Joiosa