Danielle McKenzie – Top Tips
On Thursday World champion surfski racer Danielle McKenzie hit the top of the leaderboard in the open women’s race at the 2020 New Zealand Virtual Surfski Championships. Here the Australian-based Kiwi offers her top tips for how to tackle the 12km challenge.
International Trade
Since the launch of the NZ Virtual Surfski Championships earlier this month the innovative event has attracted paddlers from all around the world. We speak to a trio of overseas-based entrants to gauge their thoughts on the event which runs until June 14.
Virtual Championships set for action
The Canoe Racing NZ Virtual Surfski Championships will officially go live tomorrow (Saturday May 16) as paddlers from around the world battle over the 12km distance in the exciting new event.
Virtual National Surfski Champs launched
The Canoe Racing New Zealand Virtual Surfski Championships will act as the launch event for an exciting new series of virtual races organised by CRNZ which are open to paddlers from around the world.
Alert Level Two and what it means
With our (hopefully) impending move to Level 2, it looks like our clubs will be able to consider re-opening and resuming club paddling activities. However, it is important to review all relevant rules, information and guidance carefully, and for each club to create a health and safety plan that is suitable to their specific environment and needs.
Adapting to change
The “glass half-full” attitude adopted by Canoe Racing NZ coach Tim Brabants has enabled the men’s kayak squad he guides to be on the front foot as the six-strong group returned to the water last week.
