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Ocean Racing

Ocean Racing

Ocean racing is an exciting new discipline of the ECA intended to encompass the long distance surfski events, sea kayak racing events, sea touring and long distance out rigger events. 

For many years Ocean Racing (Surfski) is a growing discipline in our sport.

There have been a lot of different events in Europe.

The ECA Board of Directors agreed in hosting the EUROCUP for Surfski.

The next steps:

  • Launch of the ECA SURF SKI SERIES.
  • Increase the number of countries participating in these events to make it more global and attract the attention of world audiences.

DOCUMENTS can be found here.

ECA Competitions

2026 PADDLE EUROPE JUNIOR AND U23 ...
July 23. - 26. 2026, Szeged, HUN
2026 Paddle Europe Junior Slalom ...
July 25. - 26. 2026, Roudnice nad Labem,CZE
2026 PADDLE EUROPE JUNIOR & U23 ...
August 6. - 9. 2026, Epinal, FRA
2026 Paddle Europe Junior Slalom ...
August 8. - 9. 2026, Bratislava,SVK
2026 PADDLE EUROPE JUNIOR & U23 ...
August 12. - 15. 2026, Grandtully, Scotland, GBR
All competitions

NEWS

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The International Canoe Federation has confirmed the participation of 256 athletes from 50 nations across five continents. The competition has additional importance as RIVERSPORT Rapids is the confirmed Canoe Slalom and Kayak Cross venue for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games. Oklahoma City 2026 will also be the first competition to award Olympic Ranking points on the road to LA28.
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