Despite a concerningly low number of surfski paddlers at this year’s event, organisers say the future is bright.
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HILL HUNTING HISTORY AFTER CLAIMING FOURTH MOLOKAI CROWN
Although the field size of the iconic crossing was dramatically reduced, Hill says this victory is as special as his others.
OCEANPADDLER ANNOUNCES NEW AUSTRALIAN CHAMPIONSHIPS
The announcement also hints at the formation of a new World Series, that will is set to expand over the coming years.
HILL CLAIMS FIRST EUROCHALLENGE CROWN AFTER STRIKE MISSION
The Australian cements his stake as one of the greatest surfski paddlers of all time with his third ICF Ocean Racing World Championship.
JEMMA SMITH PAVES NEW GROUND WITH SECOND WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP WIN
The Australian has become the first woman in the history of the ICF Ocean Racing World Championships to claim a second crown.
CORY HILL CLAIMS RECORD-BREAKING THIRD ICF WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP
The Australian cements his stake as one of the greatest surfski paddlers of all time with his third ICF Ocean Racing World Championship.
“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.
THE RISE OF EUROPEAN PADDLING REACHES NEW HEIGHTS
A long read of where the surfski paddling is heading in Europe, according to those on the ground.
NOTTEN NO LONGER HEADING TO AUSTRALIA AFTER LAST-MINUTE MEDICAL ADVICE
The 2021 World Champion has been battling illness all year, but didn’t expect his season to be derailed like this.
McKENZIE REVEALS MOTIVE BEHIND MOVE TO EPIC
Jemma Smith hadn’t raced in her surfski for months before the World Championships, but that didn’t slow her charge toward the title.
McGREGOR MAKES GOOD ON POST-WORLDS PROMISES AT PETE MARLIN
Jemma Smith hadn’t raced in her surfski for months before the World Championships, but that didn’t slow her charge toward the title.
SHAW AND PARTNERS WA RACE WEEK TO BE TELEVISED IN GROUNDBREAKING DOCUMENTARY
The Paddler Productions is proud to be capturing all of the action from the $265,000 week-long surfski showdown.
SMITH TO PRIORITISE PADDLING AFTER ANOTHER CONFIDENCE-BOOSTING WIN
Jemma Smith hadn’t raced in her surfski for months before the World Championships, but that didn’t slow her charge toward the title.
HILL FEELING CHILL AFTER PAIR OF POST-WORLDS WINS
The two-time World Champion admits his latest victories “couldn’t have come at a better time” as the WA Race Week approaches.
MIRACULOUS ESCAPE FOR PADDLER ATTACKED BY SHARK DURING RACE
It’s a horror race experience that thankfully had a happy ending for this Australian paddler.
NORTON EMBRACING THE UNKNOWN AHEAD OF SHAW AND PARTNERS WA RACE WEEK
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.