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Dawid Mocke’s downwind coaching sessions

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Dawid Mocke has been racing open ocean downwind races for 15 years. He has traveled the globe as a professional paddler, has won over 30 international surfski titles and has been the World Surfski Series Champion an unprecedented 4 times.
Mocké‘s shine at South Africa’ Surfski Champs‏

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The 2015 Mazars South African Surfski Championships were not without their drama however it was Dawid Mocké who managed to conquer the conditions and the rest of the field in the men’s singles.
2015 World Championships Ocean Racing - Where? and why Tahiti?

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My previous visits and experience of this majestic place in recent years have led me to develop a soft spot and a connection of sorts, for the venue of the ICF Surfski World Champs 2015. Check out my last blog on my path to Tahiti here.
No Mercy: surfski wipeouts and visions of Hank McGregor

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Robert Stevenson, 57 and a British doctor, has lived in Hong Kong just over 20 years and started paddling surfski 5 years ago. Since, he has taken part in World Series races in Hong Kong, Mauritius and South Africa. However his paddling achievements may never have happened, had his first big-wave wipeouts got the better of him.
Jasper Mocke’s 2015 Euro Tour: Portugal, Tarifa, Gyor

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For the past four years I’ve been fortunate enough to thaw out in the European summer chasing runs in some of the best ocean conditions the continent has to offer. This year, albeit a bit shorter, was no different as I made my annual migration north.
Sign up for the 2015 Singapore Ocean Cup

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This year's Singapore Ocean Cup marks the 9th edition since its inaugural race in 2007. It has been steadily growing as a race over the years and keeps on attracting crews and individual paddlers from around Asia Pacific to compete in OC1/SS and OC6 categories.
Ocean Surf Ski Paddler Safety Precautions - Tips and Video

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Following the tragic death of Mark Feather off East London, Sea Rescue (South Africa) has been asked for recommended safety precautions and tips on what to do if search and rescue is needed.
Paddling fraternity and community rally behind missing paddler

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The Dischem Automall Pete Marlin Surfski Race was rocked by the disappearance of one of the paddlers during the race on Saturday but with the help of the local community a huge search party was deployed in an attempt to locate Mark Feather who remains lost however the search for him will continue.
Mocké clan dominate in Mauritius

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It was a dominant display from the surfski heavy weights in the Western Cape as the Mocké family won both the men’s and the women’s singles at the recent Mauritius Ocean Classic that took place in the island paradise last weekend with Jasper and Nikki proving too strong for their respective fields as they claimed the top podium step.
Clint Robinson interviews legendary waterman Oscar Chalupsky

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Few paddlers hold a record comparable to that of Oscar Chalupsky, who began his multiple water sports career during his school years.
Interview with marathon star Hank McGregor

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Benoni's Homestead Lake hosts the South African Canoe Marathon Championships on 7 and 8 June, with the standard of competition expected to be at an all-time high. Included among the entrants are reigning and three-time world champion Hank McGregor and under-23 world champ Andy Birkett.
Hank McGregor wins gruelling Molokai ocean race

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Hank McGregor underscored his status as one of the best paddlers on the planet by winning a second title in the Maui Jim Molokai Challenge in Hawaii on Sunday, beating Australian star Clint Robinson in a thrilling finish to the tough 56km race.
Interview with Jim Foti - Organiser Molokai Surf Ski World Championship

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Jim Foti and the Committee of the Kanaka Ikaika Racing Association are this year in charge of running the Molokai Surf Ski World Championship event. The Association have run the event for approximately 30 years of the event’s 37 year history.
Interview with legendary ocean paddler and pioneer Dean Gardiner

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Dean Gardiner has been one of Australia’s most successful ocean paddlers for over two decades. He is regarded as one of the best downwind paddlers by his peers around the World, with his reputation backed up by outstanding results.
Sprint legend Greg Barton interviewed by Clint Robinson

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One legend interviews the other legend. Clint Robinson interviews canoe sprint (and ocean racing) legend Greg Barton.
Tips for surviving - and racing - in the Australian summer!

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Training tips from World Champion Ros Lawrence and how to survive the hot Australian summer.
Surfski Nikki Mocke incredible Portugal bronze after husband’s surgery

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Bronze-medallist at the first ever Ocean Racing Worlds (Nelo Summer Challenge), 'Nikki' reflects on her down-to-the-wire Final and how dramatic events off the field cast a shadow over her week in Portugal.
South Africa Dominate First ICF Ocean Racing World Championship‏

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South Africa’s Michele Eray and Sean Rice have become the first ICF Ocean Racing World Champions by winning their respective categories in the inaugural race hosted in Portugal (12-14 July).
ICF Ocean Racing World Championships: Australia and South Africa announce teams

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We are only less than two months away from the first ever Ocean Racing World Championships, which will take place in Portugal. More than 100 athletes are expected to arrive in Portugal, representing a total of more than 30 nations. The event will take place in Vila do Conde, Portugal, between 12 and 14 of July.
Nelo Masters Camp

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Training camps are no longer something specific for the professional athletes or national teams and the demand for a service aimed for Masters is growing.
Write up 2012 Nelo Summer Challenge

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For race day we had a normal western Europe summer’s afternoon with the north wind blowing solid after lunch. The wind helped us give everyone a chance to experience some awesome downwind conditions.
Russia dominates ICF Dragon Boat World Championships

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Today was the Grand Finale of the 2012 ICF Dragon Boat World Championships at the Idroscalo of Milan. The Russian national team with a strong delegation of 80 athletes and a large support team, added 5 gold medals to its already impressive collection of medals.
Last day of the Dragon Boat World Championships in Milan

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Canada excelled on the penultimate day of the Dragon Boat World Championship at Idroscalo, Milan. The Canadians dominated the podium with gold medals today. Russia continued their success as did Hungary.
Day 2 Worlds Dragon Boat Racing: Russia Wins Five titles in one day

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First day of finals at the Idroscalo Regatta Course in Milan, Italy at the ICF Dragon Boat World Championship and the Russians, with the largest delegation among the countries that are competing with over 170 members dominate.
Top Dragon Boat teams in Milan for World Championships

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For the first time in the history of Dragon Boat, Milan, Italy will host the ICF Dragon Boat World Championships. This edition of the Championships will be hosted by Milan’s Idroscalo Club which is one of the most prestigious clubs in Italy.
36th Annual Molokai World Championships race report

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Covering the distance of 52 kilometres from Kaluakoi resort on the beautiful island of Molokai across the open water of the Kaiwi Channel to Hawaii Kai Towne Center on the island of Oahu
May 14 1967: International downriver race on the river Trebbia in Italy

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14 May 1967: wildwater canoeing was already very popular. A lot of spectators used to go and watch wildwater competitions, that were considered an important event for the entire region involved.
2012 Bridge to Beach: one of the most spectacular paddling events in the world

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The Manly Wharf Bridge to Beach is one of Australia’s largest open water paddling events and is regarded as one of the most spectacular in the world.
Tim Jacobs rubs salt into Doctor’s wounds

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Freshwater's Tim Jacobs today became the first man to win back-to-back Doctor ocean ski events in hot, flat, unforgiving conditions in Perth.
Fenn Cape Point Challenge - McGregor too tough for Mocke brothers

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World marathon champ, Hank McGregor, crowned his most successful season ever by winning the Fenn Cape Point Challenge after a gruelling showdown with the Mockè brothers and defending champion Sean Rice.
A person never gets tired of Gold. Downriver racing specialist Nejc Žnidarčič

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Twenty seven year old Nejc Žnidarčič from Solkan, Slovenia, is one of the most successful downriver paddlers. Gnida, as his friends call him, has an enviable collection of medals from the most important whitewater downriver competitions, including a gold medal from the 2011 Wildwater Canoeing Sprint World Championships that were held in Augsburg.
Robinson beats Jacobs in classic final

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Champion Freshwater ocean paddler Tim Jacobs wasn’t able to finish the 20 Beaches Ocean Classic series undefeated in the event’s final leg on Saturday.
ICF World Ocean Racing Series, Coffs Harbour Australia

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In the International Canoe Federation World Ocean Racing Series, Sunshine Coaster, Kurrawa SLSC lifesaver Ben Allen took the honours from Northcliffe Ironman Cory Hill with another Sunshine Coaster Paul Green taking third.
The Steelcase Dragon Run 2011

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This year’s Steelcase Dragon Run, set to take place on 19 November in Hong Kong, will have the most competitive international field of surfski paddlers yet.
Video 2011 Simme River Race Switzerland

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Video of the 2011 Simme River Race in Switzerland.
Video 1981 Wildwater Racing World Championships Bala

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Watch a summary of the 1981 Downriver World Championships in Bala, Wales, Great Britain.
The 20 Beaches Ocean Race 2010

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Video News Flash of the 20 Beaches Ocean Race 2010. Winners were Tim Jacobs and Lauren Smith.