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ORGANISERS SAY MOLOKAI CHALLENGE NOT IN DANGER OF DISAPPEARING

Despite a concerningly low number of surfski paddlers at this year’s event, organisers say the future is bright.

The Australian cements his stake as one of the greatest surfski paddlers of all time with his third ICF Ocean Racing World Championship.

Although the field size of the iconic crossing was dramatically reduced, Hill says this victory is as special as his others.

The Australian has become the first woman in the history of the ICF Ocean Racing World Championships to claim a second crown.

The announcement also hints at the formation of a new World Series, that will is set to expand over the coming years.

The Australian cements his stake as one of the greatest surfski paddlers of all time with his third ICF Ocean Racing World Championship.

The man known as ‘Chill’ was forced to overcome some challenging situations to claim his third Shaw and Partners Molokai Challenge crown.

A resolution has been reached after months of discussions between Paddle Australia and organisers of the Shaw and Partners WA Race Week.

By their own admission, the South Africans were struggling in the Shaw and Partners WA Race Week… until an honest conversation.

The pair produced strong performances ahead of racing the Molokai Challenge for the first time.

The New Zealander says she experienced “ups and downs” across the Shaw and Partners WA Race Week, but walks away with her title defended.

The second race of the Shaw and Partners WA Race Week was decided by sprint finishes for both the men and women.

The Under 23 World Champion has enjoyed a breakout season in his surfski – but this victory stands out as something special.

The New Zealander says she experienced “ups and downs” across the Shaw and Partners WA Race Week, but walks away with her title defended.

The Australian pair have kick-started their pursuits of the record-breaking $265,000 prize money on offer.

A long read of where the surfski paddling is heading in Europe, according to those on the ground.

Jemma Smith hadn’t raced in her surfski for months before the World Championships, but that didn’t slow her charge toward the title.

The two-time World Champion admits his latest victories “couldn’t have come at a better time” as the WA Race Week approaches.

The 2021 World Champion has been battling illness all year, but didn’t expect his season to be derailed like this.

The Paddler Productions is proud to be capturing all of the action from the $265,000 week-long surfski showdown.

It’s a horror race experience that thankfully had a happy ending for this Australian paddler.

Jemma Smith hadn’t raced in her surfski for months before the World Championships, but that didn’t slow her charge toward the title.

Jemma Smith hadn’t raced in her surfski for months before the World Championships, but that didn’t slow her charge toward the title.

He’s one of the form athletes heading into the Shaw and Partners WA Race Week, but right now, paddling is far from Tom Norton’s mind.