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Nov 153 min read

Strong Start by Reigning champs in Ocean Ski series openers

Last season's Darcy Price NZ Ocean Ski Champions Gene Prato and Danika Mowlem have had the best possible start to the defending their...

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danikamowlem

Aug 92 min read

Women’s K4 Strikes Gold in Paris

In 2023 they became the first New Zealand K4 to win a world championship. Now, the Women’s K4 boat consisting of Dame Lisa Carrington,...

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New Zealand K4's make history at Paris Olympic Games

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Aug 72 min read

New Zealand K4's make history at Paris Olympic Games

New Zealand K4's make history at Paris Olympic Games Canoe Racing New Zealand has long envisioned the day when the world would see not...

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danikamowlem

Aug 22 min read

Kiwis Fly in Kayak SLalom at Paris 2024

Kiwi paddlers have represented Aotearoa proudly so far at the halfway point of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games Canoe Slalom programme, with...

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danikamowlem

Jul 254 min read

Canoe EVents at Paris 2024 OLympics

The Olympic Games is world’s pinnacle sporting event, and there are two exciting paddling disciplines taking place in Paris over the next...

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Exciting Changes to 2024/25 DARCY PRICE OCEAn SKI SERieS

danikamowlem

Jul 103 min read

Exciting Changes to 2024/25 DARCY PRICE OCEAn SKI SERieS

The dates are set for the 2024/25 Darcy Price New Zealand Ocean Ski Series and organisers have made some exciting new changes to further...

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Adventure Racing Legend Gears Up for Yukon 1000

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Jul 54 min read

Adventure Racing Legend Gears Up for Yukon 1000

In just a week’s time, Nathan Fa'avae, an iconic figure in the world of adventure racing, will team up with his long-time adventure...

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Scott Martlew: Embracing the Journey to Paris 2024 ParaLYMPICS

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Jul 44 min read

Scott Martlew: Embracing the Journey to Paris 2024 ParaLYMPICS

Scott Martlew is no stranger to the journey towards the Paralympics. His selection for the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games is a milestone...

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Largest NZ Canoe Sprint Team confirmed for 2024 Olympics and Paralympics

danikamowlem

Jun 273 min read

Largest NZ Canoe Sprint Team confirmed for 2024 Olympics and Paralympics

The selection of two Paracanoe athletes on Tuesday in addition to the men's and women's squads already announced confirmed that New...

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AIMEE FISHER SETS NEW K1 500M WORLD BEST TIME IN THRILLING WORLD CUP SPECTACLE

danikamowlem

Jun 272 min read

AIMEE FISHER SETS NEW K1 500M WORLD BEST TIME IN THRILLING WORLD CUP SPECTACLE

New Zealand kayakers on the top two steps of the podium rounded off the ICF Canoe Sprint World Cup in Szeged, after a truly phenomenal...

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NEW LOOK PADDLER WINTER SERIES ANNOUNCED FOR 2024

danikamowlem

Jun 261 min read

NEW LOOK PADDLER WINTER SERIES ANNOUNCED FOR 2024

Event dates have been locked in for the 2024 Paddler Winter Series (formally the Kayak Krazy 10km Series) so get your winter woolies out...

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New Marathon event brings Porirua Harbour to life with paddlers

danikamowlem

Jun 132 min read

New Marathon event brings Porirua Harbour to life with paddlers

The inaugural Central Watersports Marathon event hosted by Mana Kayak Club in Wellington got off to a big splash on the Porirua Harbour...

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New King and Queen crowned at NZ’s biggest ocean ski event

danikamowlem

May 133 min read

New King and Queen crowned at NZ’s biggest ocean ski event

186 paddlers lined up at the Auckland King and Queen of the Harbour race at Takapuna Beach on Saturday, making it the largest ocean ski...

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Prato and Mowlem secure NZ OceanSKI series wins in Closest Series YEt

danikamowlem

May 132 min read

Prato and Mowlem secure NZ OceanSKI series wins in Closest Series YEt

Danika Mowlem locked in her third consecutive Darcy Price NZ Ocean Ski series win in the female ocean ski category on Saturday, while...

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Darcy Price Series- Update after 4 races

danikamowlem

Feb 203 min read

Darcy Price Series- Update after 4 races

Over halfway through the Darcy Price NZ Ocean Racing series and gale force winds have been the main headline of the season, forcing...

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danikamowlem

Feb 193 min read

Keys unlock secret to Tasman Bay

The 16th edition of the Queen and King of the Bay Ocean Surfski Race took place over the weekend under the iconic Nelson sunshine and the...

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Back to School- Kayaking Events for Students in 2024

danikamowlem

Feb 192 min read

Back to School- Kayaking Events for Students in 2024

With most schools back in session, we thought it was timely to share some exciting school paddling events scheduled in 2024 for our...

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The Fifth Paddler- the WK4's secret to success

danikamowlem

Jan 105 min read

The Fifth Paddler- the WK4's secret to success

History shows that winning a K4 world championship has been an elusive beast for New Zealand Canoe Racing teams. That is, until this past...

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danikamowlem

Dec 22, 20231 min read

What is the PADDLING TOP SPOT FOR 2023?

Get ready Paddlers! Paddler TOP SPOT is back for Summer! Last year's #PaddlerTopSpot was hotly contested! Reckon you know the best...

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Final Race determines Kayak Krazy series winners

danikamowlem

Dec 14, 20232 min read

Final Race determines Kayak Krazy series winners

After a disappointing delay of the final race of the 2023 Kayak Krazy Winter series, it was able to go ahead as part of the CRNZ Tikitapu...

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