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. >>

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. >>

Hector Henot

[2026-02-13] Hector Henot is a rising superstar in the French "paddling dynasty" and currently one of the strongest ocean racers in Europe. As of 2026, he has stepped out of the shadow of his older brother, Valentin, to become a major force on the international podium. >>

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