The former Junior World Champion believes he’s now equipped to fight at the front-end of races and challenge for titles.
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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.
SMITH USURPS HER RIVALS AFTER UNCONVENTIONAL CAMPAIGN
Jemma Smith hadn’t raced in her surfski for months before the World Championships, but that didn’t slow her charge toward the title.
KENNY RICE COMES INTO HIS OWN AFTER WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP WIN
The prodigy of paddling has fulfilled his potential by producing the best performance of his career on the sport’s biggest stage.
DANIELLE McKENZIE’S MINDSET AS HER WORLD TOUR REACHES MAIN EVENT
She’s been on the road for five weeks, but in just a few hours time, Danielle McKenzie will step on the start line for the main event.
VALENTIN HENOT’S HEARTFELT RESPONSE TO EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIPS WIN
It’s a title he wasn’t necessarily chasing, but Valentin Henot’s breakthrough victory at the European Championships has been a long time coming.
MORE TO COME FROM MOCKE AFTER ‘WHACK THE WAVE WIN’
He’s 45 years of age and has raced at the top for more than two decades, but Dawid Mocke’s latest win shows he isn’t going anywhere just yet.
JACKSON COLLINS REVEALS SURPRISE DOCTOR DECISION
The all-round paddler had been touted as one of Australia’s leading hopes at the Shaw and Partners WA Race Week.
BULGING DISC AND CRIPPLED FINGERS: THE BRUTAL TOLL OF BONNIE HANCOCK’S PADDLE
In an extended interview on The Paddler’s Pod, Hancock reveals the excruciating pain of her paddle – and how she found the strength to overcome it.
“I’VE MISSED THIS FEELING”: CONFIDENCE RECLAIMED FOR MACKENZIE HYNARD
It was only a local race, but tasting victory once again means so much more to Mackenzie Hynard.
BONNIE HANCOCK COMPLETES PADDLE AROUND AUSTRALIA
What started as a dream has now become reality for Bonnie Hancock, and she has the records – and fundraising – to show for it.
“BIGGEST THING EVER”: SHAW AND PARTNERS WA RACE WEEK REVEALS RECORD PRIZE MONEY
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.
REFRESHED OUTLOOK FOR SEAN RICE AFTER MAKING RETURN TO SURFSKI RACING
The two-time world champion hadn’t lined up in a major race for three years but returns with a refreshed outlook.
OSCAR CHALUPSKY READY FOR RELEASE OF NEW BOOK
He’s conquered all there is in the surfski world, so now Oscar Chalupsky has embarked on a new challenge – releasing a book.
THE AMBITION DRIVING KING KENNY RICE’S STUNNING RUN AT THE GORGE
The South African has now won his last four starts at Hood River while Danielle McKenzie added another race win to her resume.
HISTORIC FIELD ARRIVES IN PORTLAND FOR THE GORGE DOWNWIND CHAMPS
A lot has changed for the now 36 year-old German powerhouse, but his impressive results are as consistent as ever.
“IT’S A CONCERN”: RESCUE SERVICE’S WARNING TO PADDLERS AFTER RECENT RESCUES
Marine Rescue NSW has urged surfski paddlers to check weather charts – and their own abilities – before heading out on the water.
THE SIMPLE SECRET BEHIND GORDAN HARBRECHT’S CONSISTENT SUCCESS
A lot has changed for the now 36 year-old German powerhouse, but his impressive results are as consistent as ever.
CORY HILL AND DANIELLE McKENZIE CONQUER ‘HELLS GATES 38’
The inaugural running of the 38-kilometre event lived up to its name, but that couldn’t stop commanding paddles from Hill & McKenzie.
ICF TO ADOPT ‘OPEN ENTRY’ AT 2022 OCEAN RACING WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS
The major decision means that athletes will no longer have to qualify to compete through national selection events.