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. >>

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. >>

2026-06-12

Vaikobi joins ICF to foster global expansion of 2026 Canoe Ocean Racing World Series

2026-05-27

ICF applauds Queensland's bid for the 2030 World Paddle Games, anticipating a AUD$200 million economic boost

2026-05-26

Cory Hill Triumphs at the 49th Annual Molokai Challenge 2026 in Epic Conditions. 2nd Place: Clint Robinson. 3rd Place: Patrick Dolan