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2026-08-26

Ten Azzurri athletes to compete at European Championships for ocean racing in Brest

[federcanoa] Italian ocean racing athletes are heading to Brittany for a key international event. From August 26-30, Brest, France, will host the European Championships, where nearly 300 competitors will vie for continental titles across various categories. The challenging 20-kilometer courses along Brittany's... >>

2026-08-21

Brest 2026: Nearly 300 European Ocean Racing Elite Set to Clash in Brittany

[paddle-europe.eu] The 2026 Paddle Europe Ocean Racing Championships in Brest will feature 286 elite athletes from 15 nations, bringing World and European champions to Brittany’s Atlantic coast from August 26–30. >>

2026-06-15

Paddle sports event attracts hundreds to historic Hangzhou waterway

[canoeicf] Over 500 participants from 30 Chinese provinces converged in Hangzhou for a significant paddle sport competition. This event, held from June 6 to 7, took place on an ancient waterway, blending cultural heritage with contemporary athletic challenge. It encompassed the 2026 "Grand Canal" Canoe... >>

2026-06-12

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

[canoeicf] The International Canoe Federation (ICF) is partnering with Vaikobi, a prominent maker of paddling gear, to enhance the 2026 Canoe Ocean Racing World Series. Vaikobi's commitment aims to bolster the sport's global expansion by backing every event, including the world championships. >>

2026-05-27

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

[canoeicf] Paddle Australia announced Queensland's formal bid to host the first-ever 2030 World Paddle Games, a proposal warmly received by the International Canoe Federation. This significant event is expected to generate over AUD$200 million for Queensland's economy, bringing together nearly 6,000 athletes... >>

2026-05-26

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

[Kayak Lovers] Cory Hill capturing his 5th career victory at the prestigious event "Molokai Challenge 2026". >>

2026-05-15

Sicily to host Naxos Cup and Italian ocean racing championship

[federcanoa] The 2026 Naxos Cup, an annual International Canoe Federation event for surfski and outrigger enthusiasts, is set to take place in Sicily on May 16-17. Organized by Circolo Nautico Teocle, it will award Italian Ocean Racing titles for SS1 and OC1 categories. This eighth edition also features the... >>

2026-05-08

Home favourite Kopasz shines as rivals struggle on first day in Szeged

[canoeicf] Hungary’s Balint Kopasz came to the fore as his Olympic rivals came unstuck on the first day of the International Canoe Federation Canoe Sprint World Cup in Szeged. Kopasz will be the only paddler who got on the podium at the Olympic Games Paris 2024 that will compete in Saturday’s kayak single… >>

2026-05-06

Bester and Pereira dominate as ICF Canoe Ocean Racing World Series begins in Madeira

[totalpaddler] South Africa's Kira Bester and Portugal's Bernardo Pereira secured impressive victories at the Madeira Ocean Racing Challenge, marking a dominant start to the 2026 ICF Canoe Ocean Racing World Series. Their wins at this initial event set a high standard for the season ahead. >>

2026-05-03

Bester and Pereira Conquer Madeira World Series Opener, Short Race Format Hailed by Paddlers

[canoeicf] South Africa's Kira Bester and Portugal's Bernardo Pereira kicked off their World Cup campaigns with dominant victories at the International Canoe Federation Canoe Ocean Racing World Series in Madeira. Both athletes praised the event's organization and conditions, while the new short race format,… >>