Category: Australian Ocean Racing Series

The all-round paddler had been touted as one of Australia’s leading hopes at the Shaw and Partners WA Race Week.

The world’s best paddlers will fight it out over five days in Perth for a share in more than $250,000 in prize money.

The inaugural running of the 38-kilometre event lived up to its name, but that couldn’t stop commanding paddles from Hill & McKenzie.

Border restrictions delayed its debut by one year, but organisers of the Shaw and Partners Hells Gates 38 believe it has a long future.

Two-time World Champion Cory Hill showed his hoodoo-breaking win was no fluke, while Jemma Smith claimed back-to-back crowns.