Clubs
Widely considered the premier downwind coaching center in Europe. Led by Boyan Zlatarev, the center focuses on 'Zen Master' surfing techniques in the Strait of Gibraltar....
Tarifa (Cádiz) Spain >>
A community-driven hub for surfski enthusiasts in the Lazio region. They focus on downwind runs between Ostia and Anzio and provide a gateway for paddlers in the capital to access the ocean....
Ostia (Rome) Italy >>
One of Germany's most active ocean racing clubs and home to world champion Gordan Harbrecht. They specialize in Baltic Sea conditions and high-performance training....
Rostock (Mecklenburg-Vorpommern) Germany >>
The center of surfski racing in Florida and host of the East Coast Surfski Championship. They specialize in high-performance Stellar and Fenn ocean skis and promote year-round ocean racing in the Atlantic....
Hollywood (Florida) USA >>
An offshoot of the Malta Canoe Racing Club, this is the central point for the growing surfski community in the Mediterranean islands, focusing on downwind skills....
Valletta (South Eastern Region) Malta >>
One of Italy's premier surfski hubs and frequent host of the Italian Ocean Racing Championships. Located in the picturesque Sestri Levante, it is a focal point for high-performance training and youth development....
Sestri Levante (Genoa) Italy >>
Known for its challenging shore-break entries, this club is a key finish point for North-bound downwinders. It has a very active community of high-performance ocean racers and masters athletes....
Umhlanga (KwaZulu-Natal) South Africa >>
One of Hong Kong's most prestigious and historic clubs for ocean sports. The VRC is the primary training ground for surfski and outrigger canoe athletes in the region, benefiting from excellent access to the South China Sea....
Deep Water Bay (Hong Kong Island) Hong Kong >>
One of Greece's most prestigious water sports clubs. Located in a high-end bay with excellent facilities, they have an active kayaking and paddle sports community that takes advantage of the varied conditions in the Saronic Gulf....
Vouliagmeni (Attica) Greece >>
A major hub for paddle sports in central Germany. While they excel in sprint, their Ocean Racing section is very active on the Rhine, hosting regular training groups and competing in the German Surfski Championships....
Wiesbaden (Hesse) Germany >>
Leveraging the Olympic waters of Weymouth Bay, this club has a strong tradition in marathon and ocean racing. The sheltered bay and the open sea outside the breakwater offer a perfect range of conditions for surfskiing....
Weymouth (Dorset) England >>
A powerhouse in German canoe racing that has embraced the Ocean Racing discipline. Their location at the Bertasee provides excellent flatwater training, while the nearby Rhine serves as a technical river-surfing ground....
Duisburg (North Rhine-Westphalia) Germany >>