Battle for the Prize: Durban 2025 World Championships Raise the Stakes

The 2025 ICF Ocean Racing World Championships in Durban have doubled their prize purse to 200,000 ZAR, attracting a record-breaking field of international competitors. The race will feature iconic downwind courses starting from the Durban Undersea Club. Organizers have focused on providing top-tier logistics and safety to accommodate the hundreds of athletes descending on South Africa's premier paddling destination. The event marks a major milestone in the professionalization of surfski racing.

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