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Race Week Preview: The biggest surfski rivals face off in Western Australia

The Canoe Ocean Racing World Championships in Durban may have been one of the most competitive…
Will we have new surfski world champions in Durban?

The countdown is on to the 2025 ICF Canoe Ocean Racing World Championships in Durban, the…
“One for the old guys” (and one for the young guys): Scottish Marathon Champs & Nith Descent Race Recap

The wind whipped across the loch as low clouds threatened rain. In a few hours, this…
September is for racing in Scotland: Preview of K1 Marathon Champs & The Nith Descent

September is for racing in Scotland. Summer warmth lingers in lakes and rivers as the air…
Marathon Racing Preview: Who will leave Győr as World Champion?

For a record 4th time, the “City of Rivers” Győr, Hungary will host the Canoe Marathon…
Thames 200 Ultra: Top Contenders & Start List

The race that doubles as a record is back again! 200 kilometres down the entire length…
Sprint Worlds in Milan: Kayakers to Watch

From Wednesday to Sunday this week (20-24 August), the best sprinters in the world are facing…
Intense battles at the World Games, and double golds for the Queen and King of marathon racing

The World Games in Chengdu, China last weekend delivered intense battles for not just the top…
The World Games Preview: Marathon Showdowns for the Ages

Once every four years, twenty countries send their fastest marathon kayaker to battle for the World…
ORKA Squad Coach Peter Cole: A Giant of the Sport, Gone Too Soon

South African surfski paddler Peter Cole, who coached the elite ORKA Squad, passed away unexpectedly on…