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. >>

Austin Kieffer

[2026-02-20] Austin Kieffer is the premier American face of modern surfski racing. A former elite whitewater slalom kayaker, he transitioned to the ocean in 2012 and rapidly ascended to the top of a sport historically dominated by South Africans and Australians. >>

Tim Jacobs

[2026-02-20] Tim Jacobs is an Australian surfski legend and one of the most naturally gifted "watermen" the sport has ever seen. Often referred to simply as "TJ," he was a dominant force throughout the 2000s and early 2010s, known for his incredible ability to find "runs" (waves) in even the smallest of ocean swells. >>

2026-02-19

Finding Strength on the Water: The Resilient Journey of Axel Celmanti

2026-02-14

Surfski Shack Paddlers Conquer Historic Durban Seas at 2025 ICF Canoe Ocean Racing World Championships

2026-02-14

Maltese Paddlers Shatter Records in Round Gozo Circumnavigation