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Kelly Fey

Kelly Fey is often remembered as the "Iron Lady" of the Kaiwi Channel. While many of the heroes you've mentioned are current or recent champions, Kelly Fey was the dominant force who defined the professional standard for women’s surfski racing during the 1990s and early 2000s. >>

Kenny Rice

Kenny Rice is a powerhouse of South African surfski and a member of the elite "Rice Dynasty." As of 2026, he is recognized as one of the few paddlers in history to have achieved the "Grand Slam" of ICF World Titles, winning at the Junior, U23, and Senior levels. >>

King & Queen of the Harbour

An Auckland ocean racing identity appearing in national and Oceania competition listings. >>

Kira Bester

Kira Bester is the current superstar of South African ocean racing. She has quickly evolved from a promising Under-23 athlete into the dominant force of the senior women's circuit globally. >>

La Porquerollaise

A recurring ocean racing manifestation listed in the Toulon area of southern France. >>

Madeira Ocean Challenge

A recurring ocean racing competition on Madeira, with annual programmes in the island's Atlantic waters. >>

Michele Eray

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. >>

Michelle Burn

Michelle Burn is a legend of South African paddling and one of the most resilient "heroes" in the sport. Known as the "Queen of Durban," her career is a testament to longevity, tactical brilliance, and the ability to balance world-class performance with life as a mother of two. >>

National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI)

The National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) is a non-profit organization that serves as the backbone of maritime safety in South Africa. Run almost entirely by dedicated volunteers, it is the coastal equivalent of a volunteer fire department, operating 24/7 to save lives on both inland and coastal waters. >>

Naxos Cup

The Naxos Cup is a major Italian ocean racing event held in Giardini Naxos (Messina). Competing in the Ionian Sea, athletes race in sea kayak and surfski along the scenic Sicilian coastline. >>