Covid-19 Coverage - The Paddler

OCEAN RACING WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS SET TO GO AHEAD WITH OFFICIAL STATUS

It’s faced a tumultuous lead-up, but organisers have declared they will meet the required competitor numbers to host a World Championships.

It was thrown into uncertainty by Sydney’s recent COVID outbreak, but organisers have now set a date for the 2021 Bridge to Beach.

The announcement will be made official in the coming days.

Organisers are hoping that the iconic event can still run this summer, but concede it’s “not looking bright”.

The world’s richest surfski event will now be held in an unlikely New South Wales town if organisers are able to secure the required approvals.

A silver lining behind the COVID-19 shutdown, the 2019 World Champion has finally been able to address an ongoing injury.

The two reigning world champions have thrown their support behind the International Canoe Federation’s decision to abandon the September event.

The decision comes after months of uncertainty and deliberation over whether the event scheduled to run in Portugal could go ahead.

While racing ground to a halt during Australia’s lockdown, the recreational pursuit of paddling soared to new heights.

And an all-star cast boasting some of surfski racing’s biggest names will be taking part.

While paddling is still banned for the everyday enthusiast, a loophole is being exploited to get back on the water.

Austin Kieffer and Rachel Clarke prevailed over a star-studded field to win the inaugural event.

A final decision will be made at the end of June, but organisers have already drawn up a number of contingency plans.

The Poor Knights Crossing is a race built on respect, and this year – more than ever – organisers want to show it.

Canoe Racing New Zealand has taken a different line during COVID-19, but it’s one that may become the new normal.

One of surfski’s favourite races is facing an uncertain future amid COVID-19.

While the rest of the world is free to paddle, South African stars lie in wait.

How Michael Booth harnessed a horror situation to pursue a new passion.