Ana Swetish

[2026-02-20] Ana Swetish is the breakout star of American surfski racing and is widely considered one of the best technical downwind paddlers in the world today. Based in Bellingham, Washington. >>

Kelly Fey

[2026-02-20] Kelly Fey is often remembered as the "Iron Lady" of the Kaiwi Channel. While many of the heroes you've mentioned are current or recent champions, Kelly Fey was the dominant force who defined the professional standard for women’s surfski racing during the 1990s and early 2000s. >>

Gorge Downwind Champs (Oregon, USA)

[2026-02-19] While newer than Molokai or Cape Point, the Gorge has instantly become a modern classic. Held on the Columbia River, the race relies on a unique wind-against-current phenomenon. The opposing forces stack the river into endless, deep, surfable waves. It is practically a week-long festival of downwind paddling that culminates in a highly competitive race. >>

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