Dean Gardiner

[2026-02-20] Dean Gardiner is a towering figure in the world of ocean racing, often cited as one of the greatest downwind paddlers in history. An Australian pioneer, he transformed surfski from a niche discipline into a professional global sport. >>

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. >>

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. >>

2026-08-26

Ten Azzurri athletes to compete at European Championships for ocean racing in Brest

2026-08-21

Brest 2026: Nearly 300 European Ocean Racing Elite Set to Clash in Brittany

2026-06-15

Paddle sports event attracts hundreds to historic Hangzhou waterway