Ocean Racing 2025 Review: Legends Rise in Durban and Beyond

The 2025 Canoe Ocean Racing season culminated in an unforgettable World Championship in Durban, South Africa. Local star Kira Bester delivered a performance for the ages to secure her first senior world title on home waters, while Australian legend Cory Hill proved his enduring class by reclaiming the men's crown. The season was characterized by massive swells, high-octane downwind conditions, and a significant increase in international participation, setting a high bar for future ocean racing circuits.

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