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. >>

Michele Eray

[2026-02-20] Michele Eray is a South African paddling legend whose career defines the transition from elite flatwater sprinting to the pinnacle of ocean surfski racing. She is celebrated not just as a champion, but as one of the most versatile and influential female paddlers in the history of the sport. >>

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