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2018-10-29

Koper Cup in ocean racing and SUP scheduled for November

[canoeicf] For all ocean racers and stand up paddlers - details of the International Cup of Koper race, downwind categories, in Slovenia next month. The race will be held in a window of 2 days, Saturday, November 17, 2018 or Sunday, November 18, 2018 - depending on the best downwind conditions. The exact... >>

2018-10-25

Olympians aim to conquer Kwanza River to raise awareness of pollution

[canoeicf] In early 2018 the International Canoe Federation began a partnership with Cleanseas.org, building a relationship with the IOC and the UN Environmental department to help raise awareness of the catastrophic problem of single use plastic in the waterways around the world. The ICF is excited to... >>

2018-10-08

Villajoyosa Hosts Ocean Racing Europeans: Italy's Young Squad Gains Vital Experience

[federcanoa] The 2018 Ocean Racing European Championships concluded in Villajoyosa, Spain. Italy's young 'Azzurri' squad, though not securing medals, achieved respectable placements and gained invaluable experience. France and Spain dominated the podiums in the challenging 20km race. Guided by federal coach… >>

2018-10-04

Ocean Racing European Championship: Alicante Set to Crown Continental Champions

[federcanoa] Alicante is set to host the European Ocean Racing Championship from October 5-7 in La Vila Joyosa, featuring over 180 athletes from 10 nations. Italy fields a young, nine-member team led by DT Mariano Bifano, aiming for top results. The competition includes Junior, U23, Senior, and Master… >>

2018-07-09

McGregor and Nixon lead South African show at Ocean Racing World Cup

[canoeicf] Hank McGregor might be about to step back from individual races in canoe marathon, but when it comes to ocean racing the big South African is showing no sign of slowing down. McGregor and Hayley Nixon provided a South African double at the Investec Mauritius Ocean Classic on the weekend, capping... >>

2018-03-26

ICF looks to the future for canoeing

[canoeicf] The International Canoe Federation had to be prepared to change the way it operates if it wants to stay relevant for the future, the sport’s board meeting in Tokyo has been told. ICF vice-president, Thomas Konietzko, said the ICF had to position itself to be the body looking after all forms of... >>

2018-03-23

ICF announces host cities for upcoming World Championships

[canoeicf] World Championship canoeing will return to Dartmouth in Canada and Augsburg in Germany in 2022, following decisions made by the International Canoe Federation in Tokyo on Friday. Dartmouth will host the 2022 ICF Canoe Sprint World Championships, while Augsburg will be the home of the 2022 ICF... >>

2018-03-16

'Roses' show how canoeing can help overcome adversity

[canoeicf] “Sometimes weeks can go by without any mention of cancer, but sometimes we talk about it a lot when one of us has had bad news.” How can it be that a group of women, each with their own terrifying experience of taking on the cruellest and most insidious of diseases, can be having so much fun and... >>

2018-02-21

After stellar 2017, Rice looks to raise the bar higher in 2018

[canoeicf] In many years’ time – at least a decade, probably more – Ken Rice will be asked when it was that he first realised he belonged in the big time of canoe ocean racing. The South African will have no hesitation nominating 2017 as the year it all came together for him. When he finally got a chance to... >>

2018-01-12

Action-packed 2018 in store for canoeing fans

[canoeicf] Nine World Championships, including a Stand Up Paddling world title, a Youth Olympic Games and a return to Olympic venues in Rio and Atlanta are among the highlights in an action-packed 2018 events calendar for the International Canoe Federation. 2018 will see World Championships in canoe slalom,... >>