Aleksander "Olek" Doba

[2026-02-20] Aleksander "Olek" Doba (1946–2021) was a legendary Polish adventurer who became the first person to kayak across the Atlantic Ocean solo and unaided by sails, relying entirely on muscle power. He completed this feat three times, all after the age of 60. >>

Hank McGregor

[2026-02-19] Hank McGregor is widely considered the most versatile and dominant paddler of the modern era. While Dean Gardiner ruled the 90s and Grant Kenny brought the sport to the mainstream, McGregor, a South African powerhouse, redefined what it means to be a "complete" paddler by dominating both flatwater marathons and extreme ocean downwind racing simultaneously. >>

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. >>

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