Canoe Racing New Zealand are pleased to announce the New Zealand representatives for the 2026 Canoe Ocean Racing World Championships, coming up in October in La Vila Joiosa, Spain.
Congratulations to the following athletes:
Grace Richardson, U23 Women SS1
Julia Padrutt, U23 Women SS1
Rebecca Cole, Open Women SS1 / Open Mixed SS2
Gene Prato, Open Men SS1 / Open Mixed SS2
Ron Cole, Masters (60+) Men SS1
The 2026 Canoe Ocean Racing World Championships, being held on 9-11 October at Club Nàutic La Vila Joiosa, will bring together the world’s best ocean racing paddlers, with athletes travelling from different countries to compete on the Mediterranean sea for the world titles. The world championships is also a celebration of ocean ski paddling for all paddlers, as it is an open event that any ocean ski paddler can attend.
Good luck to these paddlers and stay tuned to our channels as we follow these athletes on the world’s biggest ocean stage.
Event website – https://www.icfcanoeoceanracingspain.com/
