The 2021 ICF World Champion admits she was wondering if she still knew how to win after a luckless run of racing.
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HART FEELS HE’S FINALLY ARRIVED AFTER BREAKTHROUGH NATIONAL TITLE
For the first time in six years, South Africa has a new men’s national champion after Uli Hart produced one of his best performances to date.
KIEFFER REKINDLES SURFSKI SPARK WITH VICTORY AT THE GORGE
After a difficult run of results through 2023, Austin Kieffer is back on top of the podium after claiming victory at Hood River.
SWETISH SMASHES GLASS CEILING WITH VICTORY AT THE GORGE
America’s rising star reveals why the performance has provided her with a huge confidence boost on the road to the ICF World Championships.
20 BEACHES REVERTS TO ICONIC COURSE FOR 2024
For the first time in more than two decades, Sydney’s iconic 20 Beaches will revert to its namesake, covering Palm Beach to Manly.
RICHARDS RESETS PRIORITIES AFTER OLYMPIC HEARTBREAK
Although the field size of the iconic crossing was dramatically reduced, Hill says this victory is as special as his others.
THE DOCTOR WIN THAT JEMMA SMITH HAS BEEN WAITING YEARS TO CLAIM
The current ICF World Champion has won races in just about every surf sport on offer, but until today, there was one title missing.
THE “EMOTIONAL” FAMILY MOMENT THAT CAPPED CORY HILL’S FIFTH DOCTOR WIN
A lot has changed for Cory Hill since claiming his first Doctor victory, and today, that helped drive him towards a fifth career crown.
CORY HILL’S UNSPOKEN SPONSORSHIP OF THE WA RACE WEEK
Cory Hill has always been a humble champion, but this week the four-time winner of the Doctor has underlined that quality off the water.
HILL & BESTER WIN HONG KONG DRAGON RUN CROWNS
The victory sees Cory Hill become the most successful paddler in the history of the iconic international race.
THE SACRIFICE BEHIND HANK McGREGOR’S WORLD TITLES ASSAULT
The idea had never crossed Hank McGregor’s mind, but a conversation with his wife Pippa made him realise it was something he had to do.
WHY CORY HILL ALMOST MISSED 20 BEACHES AND HOW HE ENDED UP WINNING
The two-time World Champion was again forced to overcome some intimidating obstacles to claim another 20 Beaches crown.
OSCAR JONES ON THE NEWFOUND BELIEF BEHIND HIS IMPRESSIVE FORM
The former Junior World Champion believes he’s now equipped to fight at the front-end of races and challenge for titles.
THE SOURCE OF DOUGAL’S PRIDE AFTER RECORD-BREAKING PADDLE AROUND BRITAIN
The Englishman covered more than 3,200 kilometres in just 40 days, but says the reason for his greatest satisfaction is far more simple.
PADDLE AUSTRALIA EXPLAINS NEW APPROACH TO SURFSKI
The nation’s paddling body is becoming more involved involved in the discipline ahead of hosting the 2023 Ocean Racing World Championships in Perth.
“THE MOST SPECIAL”: HIDDEN HURDLES BEHIND CORY HILL’S THIRD MOLOKAI TITLE
The man known as ‘Chill’ was forced to overcome some challenging situations to claim his third Shaw and Partners Molokai Challenge crown.
NORTON & SMITH SWEEP FORSTER RACE WEEKEND
The pair produced strong performances ahead of racing the Molokai Challenge for the first time.
THE HEART BEHIND HART’S MAIDEN CAPE POINT CHALLENGE VICTORY
The Under 23 World Champion has enjoyed a breakout season in his surfski – but this victory stands out as something special.
NEW COURSE AND DATE FOR 2023 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS
A resolution has been reached after months of discussions between Paddle Australia and organisers of the Shaw and Partners WA Race Week.
HILL & McKENZIE CLAIM BIG WINS AT 20 BEACHES
The New Zealander says she experienced “ups and downs” across the Shaw and Partners WA Race Week, but walks away with her title defended.
McKENZIE MAKES RETURN TO TOP OF PODIUM WITH WIN AT THE DOCTOR
The New Zealander says she experienced “ups and downs” across the Shaw and Partners WA Race Week, but walks away with her title defended.
INSIDE THE LUNCH THAT LEAD TO SOUTH AFRICA’S DOMINATION OF THE DOCTOR
By their own admission, the South Africans were struggling in the Shaw and Partners WA Race Week… until an honest conversation.
NORTON AND SMITH CLAIM VICTORIES IN CONTROVERSIAL FINISH
The second race of the Shaw and Partners WA Race Week was decided by sprint finishes for both the men and women.
HILL AND SMITH START SHAW AND PARTNERS WA RACE WEEK WITH CRUCIAL WINS
The Australian pair have kick-started their pursuits of the record-breaking $265,000 prize money on offer.