2010 Nelo Summer Challenge
The last weekend of August was Nelo Summer Challenge weekend. The race was held at Vila do Conde, Azurara Beach (25 km north of Porto).
View ArticleThe 20 Beaches Ocean Race 2010
Video News Flash of the 20 Beaches Ocean Race 2010. Winners were Tim Jacobs and Lauren Smith.
View ArticleThe Steelcase Dragon Run 2011
This year’s Steelcase Dragon Run, set to take place on 19 November in Hong Kong, will have the most competitive international field of surfski paddlers yet.
View ArticleICF World Ocean Racing Series, Coffs Harbour Australia
In the International Canoe Federation World Ocean Racing Series, Sunshine Coaster, Kurrawa SLSC lifesaver Ben Allen took the honours from Northcliffe Ironman Cory Hill with another Sunshine Coaster...
View ArticleRobinson beats Jacobs in classic final
Champion Freshwater ocean paddler Tim Jacobs wasn’t able to finish the 20 Beaches Ocean Classic series undefeated in the event’s final leg on Saturday.
View ArticleFenn Cape Point Challenge - McGregor too tough for Mocke brothers
World marathon champ, Hank McGregor, crowned his most successful season ever by winning the Fenn Cape Point Challenge after a gruelling showdown with the Mockè brothers and defending champion Sean Rice.
View ArticleTim Jacobs rubs salt into Doctor’s wounds
Freshwater's Tim Jacobs today became the first man to win back-to-back Doctor ocean ski events in hot, flat, unforgiving conditions in Perth.
View Article2012 Bridge to Beach: one of the most spectacular paddling events in the world
The Manly Wharf Bridge to Beach is one of Australia’s largest open water paddling events and is regarded as one of the most spectacular in the world.
View Article36th Annual Molokai World Championships race report
Covering the distance of 52 kilometres from Kaluakoi resort on the beautiful island of Molokai across the open water of the Kaiwi Channel to Hawaii Kai Towne Center on the island of Oahu
View ArticleWrite up 2012 Nelo Summer Challenge
For race day we had a normal western Europe summer’s afternoon with the north wind blowing solid after lunch. The wind helped us give everyone a chance to experience some awesome downwind conditions.
View ArticleICF Ocean Racing World Championships: Australia and South Africa announce teams
We are only less than two months away from the first ever Ocean Racing World Championships, which will take place in Portugal. More than 100 athletes are expected to arrive in Portugal, representing a...
View ArticleSouth Africa Dominate First ICF Ocean Racing World Championship
South Africa’s Michele Eray and Sean Rice have become the first ICF Ocean Racing World Champions by winning their respective categories in the inaugural race hosted in Portugal (12-14 July).
View ArticleSprint legend Greg Barton interviewed by Clint Robinson
One legend interviews the other legend. Clint Robinson interviews canoe sprint (and ocean racing) legend Greg Barton.
View ArticleInterview with legendary ocean paddler and pioneer Dean Gardiner
Dean Gardiner has been one of Australia’s most successful ocean paddlers for over two decades. He is regarded as one of the best downwind paddlers by his peers around the World, with his reputation...
View ArticleSurfski Nikki Mocke incredible Portugal bronze after husband’s surgery
Bronze-medallist at the first ever Ocean Racing Worlds (Nelo Summer Challenge), 'Nikki' reflects on her down-to-the-wire Final and how dramatic events off the field cast a shadow over her week in...
View ArticleInterview with Jim Foti - Organiser Molokai Surf Ski World Championship
Jim Foti and the Committee of the Kanaka Ikaika Racing Association are this year in charge of running the Molokai Surf Ski World Championship event. The Association have run the event for...
View ArticleHank McGregor wins gruelling Molokai ocean race
Hank McGregor underscored his status as one of the best paddlers on the planet by winning a second title in the Maui Jim Molokai Challenge in Hawaii on Sunday, beating Australian star Clint Robinson...
View ArticleClint Robinson interviews legendary waterman Oscar Chalupsky
Few paddlers hold a record comparable to that of Oscar Chalupsky, who began his multiple water sports career during his school years.
View ArticleMocké clan dominate in Mauritius
It was a dominant display from the surfski heavy weights in the Western Cape as the Mocké family won both the men’s and the women’s singles at the recent Mauritius Ocean Classic that took place in the...
View ArticlePaddling fraternity and community rally behind missing paddler
The Dischem Automall Pete Marlin Surfski Race was rocked by the disappearance of one of the paddlers during the race on Saturday but with the help of the local community a huge search party was...
View ArticleOcean Surf Ski Paddler Safety Precautions - Tips and Video
Following the tragic death of Mark Feather off East London, Sea Rescue (South Africa) has been asked for recommended safety precautions and tips on what to do if search and rescue is needed.
View ArticleSign up for the 2015 Singapore Ocean Cup
This year's Singapore Ocean Cup marks the 9th edition since its inaugural race in 2007. It has been steadily growing as a race over the years and keeps on attracting crews and individual paddlers from...
View ArticleJasper Mocke’s 2015 Euro Tour: Portugal, Tarifa, Gyor
For the past four years I’ve been fortunate enough to thaw out in the European summer chasing runs in some of the best ocean conditions the continent has to offer. This year, albeit a bit shorter, was...
View ArticleNo Mercy: surfski wipeouts and visions of Hank McGregor
Robert Stevenson, 57 and a British doctor, has lived in Hong Kong just over 20 years and started paddling surfski 5 years ago. Since, he has taken part in World Series races in Hong Kong, Mauritius...
View Article2015 World Championships Ocean Racing - Where? and why Tahiti?
My previous visits and experience of this majestic place in recent years have led me to develop a soft spot and a connection of sorts, for the venue of the ICF Surfski World Champs 2015. Check out my...
View ArticleMocké‘s shine at South Africa’ Surfski Champs
The 2015 Mazars South African Surfski Championships were not without their drama however it was Dawid Mocké who managed to conquer the conditions and the rest of the field in the men’s singles.
View ArticleDawid Mocke’s downwind coaching sessions
Dawid Mocke has been racing open ocean downwind races for 15 years. He has traveled the globe as a professional paddler, has won over 30 international surfski titles and has been the World Surfski...
View ArticleThe Surfski Coaching Forum
This survey is primarily for surfski coaches and teachers, however interested parties are welcome to participate.
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