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2023-02-01

Stand by for a canoe season to remember!

[canoeicf] An action-packed 2023 International Canoe Federation season will feature qualifications for the Paris Olympic and Paralympic Games alongside 12 world championships which will showcase paddle sports in locations around the globe. Asia, Oceania, North America and Europe will all host ICF world title... >>

2022-12-21

2023 Ocean Racing World Championships set for new dates and location in Perth

[thepaddler] Following prolonged discussions, Paddle Australia and the Shaw and Partners WA Race Week organizers have agreed on a resolution, confirming that the events will not be combined. >>

2022-12-21

Uli Hart reflects on his breakthrough Cape Point Challenge victory

[thepaddler] Uli Hart, the Under 23 world champion, capped off an exceptional season with a significant win at the Cape Point Challenge. This triumph held particular emotional weight for him, marking a dream come true. >>

2022-12-20

Hill and McKenzie triumph at 20 Beaches Ocean Classic after challenging season

[thepaddler] Danielle McKenzie reflected on a season of fluctuating fortunes during the Shaw and Partners WA Race Week, yet ultimately secured a successful title defense. >>

2022-11-28

From struggle to supremacy: South Africa's Doctor race turnaround after a team lunch

[thepaddler] South African surfski paddlers faced challenges during the Shaw and Partners WA Race Week until a candid discussion among the team ignited a remarkable shift in their performance. >>

2022-11-28

Danielle McKenzie triumphs in The Doctor race, defending her title

[thepaddler] New Zealand's Danielle McKenzie successfully defended her title at the Shaw and Partners WA Race Week, despite acknowledging a challenging week filled with varying performances. Her victory at The Doctor secured her overall win. >>

2022-11-22

Smith and Norton triumph in dramatic, penalty-marred WA Race Week races

[thepaddler] The second day of the Shaw and Partners WA Race Week saw thrilling sprint finishes determine the winners in both the men's and women's events, with one victory decided by a controversial penalty. >>

2022-11-19

Hill and Smith kick off Shaw and Partners WA Race Week with strong victories

[thepaddler] The Australian duo began their quest for the unprecedented $265,000 prize pool with impressive victories at the start of the Shaw and Partners WA Race Week. >>

2022-11-19

European surfski paddlers achieve unprecedented success on the world stage

[thepaddler] Explore the significant advancements and future trajectory of surfski paddling across Europe, as observed and discussed by key figures within the sport. This analysis delves into the factors driving the continent's rising prominence in ocean racing. >>

2022-11-16

Nick Notten withdraws from Australian race week following medical advice

[thepaddler] After a year-long struggle with illness, 2021 World Champion Nick Notten has withdrawn from the Shaw and Partners WA Race Week in Australia. Medical advice, based on recent blood test results revealing Epstein-Barr Virus and viral fatigue markers, prompted his last-minute decision to prioritize... >>