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2025-09-11

Historic Records Broken During Gozo Island Circumnavigation

[thesurfskishack] A team of elite Maltese paddlers from The Surfski Shack recently completed a 35km journey around Gozo, breaking three major course records. >>

2025-09-01

Brazilians rule Pan American Canoe Ocean Racing Championships in Molokabra

[canoeicf] Hosts Brazil swept the podium at the Pan American Canoe Ocean Racing Championships in Molokabra. Alexandre Felipe Nascimento Ferreira and Ariela Cesar Pinto led a Brazilian one-two-three in the respective men’s and women’s competitions on home waters. >>

2025-08-31

Maltese Duo Claims Multiple Podiums in Norway Surfski Series

[thesurfskishack] Athletes Mattea Micallef and Matthew Schembri successfully tackled the Seadog and Sildodden races, bringing home mixed doubles and singles trophies. >>

2025-08-13

Inaugural African School Games to leave paddle sport legacy in Algeria

[canoeicf] Paddlers made their mark at the first-ever African School Games as Canoe Slalom and Canoe Ocean Racing helped to make history and establish a legacy in Algeria. Around 1,700 athletes participated across 25 disciplines in this historic edition of the Games as competition was staged in four cities... >>

2025-07-26

Strong Maltese Performance at the OC-Ostsee Cup in Germany

[thesurfskishack] Five Surfski Shack athletes traveled to Warnemünde to compete against Olympic and World champions in challenging downwind conditions. >>

2025-07-21

Nominees revealed for ICF Athletes’ Committee elections

[canoeicf] Olympic, Paralympic and world champions are among the candidates vying to join the International Canoe Federation’s Athletes’ Committee. The ICF can today reveal the names of the athletes that have been nominated to stand in this year’s elections. >>

2025-07-20

Jackson Collins and Ana Swetish triumph at the 2025 Gorge Downwind Championships

[thepaddler] Jackson Collins, an Australian paddler, has secured his initial major surfski championship since his return to the sport after earning a silver medal at the previous year's Paris Olympic Games. >>

2025-06-06

Richards' unconventional preparation leads to historic Molokai Challenge victory

[thepaddler] Danielle Richards' unique training regimen for the Molokai Challenge paid off spectacularly, resulting in a record-breaking performance that will be remembered for years. >>

2025-05-29

Dolan's historic Molokai win: a tribute to mental fortitude and a mentor's fight

[thepaddler] Pat Dolan achieved a historic victory, becoming the first Hawaiian since 1978 to conquer the legendary Molokai Challenge. His long-awaited triumph marks a significant moment for the island's paddling community. >>

2025-05-16

Tactical Mastery Shown by Maltese Team at Sicily’s Naxos Cup

[thesurfskishack] Eleven Maltese paddlers faced grueling onshore swells and headwinds in a 14km international race at Giardini Naxos. >>