Surfski Knowledge Base

Bellingham, WA (and nearby)

pstureavley@undisclosed.example.com (pstureavley) — Fri, 09 Oct 2026 21:37:40 +0000

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	* [[https://www.pacificnorthsports.com/\|Pacific North Sports]] Granary Building next to Waypoint Park; Paddling clothing and gear, Jantex & Epic wing paddles, ZRE Canoe paddles		* [[https://www.pacificnorthsports.com/\|Pacific North Sports]] Granary Building next to Waypoint Park; Paddling clothing and gear, Jantex & Epic wing paddles, ZRE Canoe paddles
	* Surfskis		* Surfskis
-	* Carbonology Sport - [[https://sitontopkayak.com/product-category/kayaks/\|Sitontoppros ]]sells primarily recreational sit on top kayaks, but they do sell the beginner model surfski from Carbonology Sport - the "[[https://carbonologysport.com/product/cruze-surfski/\|Cruze]]", and the upper beginner model Carbonology Sport [[https://carbonologysport.com/product/boost-surfski/\|Boost]]
	* Epic - [[https://www.pacificnorthsports.com/\|Pacific North Sports]] Granary Building next to Waypoint Park, Epic surfski sales and rentals (V5 Roto, V7 Roto, V8 Pro in performance composite, and V9 in Performance composite), & some paddling accessories		* Epic - [[https://www.pacificnorthsports.com/\|Pacific North Sports]] Granary Building next to Waypoint Park, Epic surfski sales and rentals (V5 Roto, V7 Roto, V8 Pro in performance composite, and V9 in Performance composite), & some paddling accessories
	* Fenn, Carbonology Sport ( [[https://www.oceanpaddlesports.com/\|Ocean Paddlesports]] West Coast distributors) - Ana Swetish 360.306.4191		* Fenn, Carbonology Sport ( [[https://www.oceanpaddlesports.com/\|Ocean Paddlesports]] West Coast distributors) - Ana Swetish 360.306.4191

Surfski Tables

pstureavley@undisclosed.example.com (pstureavley) — Fri, 09 Oct 2026 15:39:57 +0000

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	\|[[https://outriggerzone.com/surfski/vega-flex/\|Vega Flex ]]\|Kai Wa'a/Ozone\| 46.3 \| 18.25 \| 6.25 \| 20'6" \| 13.5 \|HPK\|[[https://surfski.wiki/vega_flex_2020\|M. Wood 1/29/2020]] \\ [[https://surfski.wiki/vega_flex_2020_b\|V. Douglas 5/25/2020]] \\ [[https://www.surfski.info/forum/19-boats/20176-in-depth-review-kai-wa-a-vega-flex-vs-fenn-swordfish-s.html#38771\|Surfski.info Flex vs Swordfish S 7/20/2021]] \\ [[https://youtu.be/nj_YSv4H5cI\|Paddle Channel 2023 Review]]\|		\|[[https://outriggerzone.com/surfski/vega-flex/\|Vega Flex ]]\|Kai Wa'a/Ozone\| 46.3 \| 18.25 \| 6.25 \| 20'6" \| 13.5 \|HPK\|[[https://surfski.wiki/vega_flex_2020\|M. Wood 1/29/2020]] \\ [[https://surfski.wiki/vega_flex_2020_b\|V. Douglas 5/25/2020]] \\ [[https://www.surfski.info/forum/19-boats/20176-in-depth-review-kai-wa-a-vega-flex-vs-fenn-swordfish-s.html#38771\|Surfski.info Flex vs Swordfish S 7/20/2021]] \\ [[https://youtu.be/nj_YSv4H5cI\|Paddle Channel 2023 Review]]\|
	\|Ayahavela SSS gen 1 \|Scofits\| 46.5 \| 18.31 \| 5.98 \| 19'7" \| 12.86 \|HPK\| \|		\|Ayahavela SSS gen 1 \|Scofits\| 46.5 \| 18.31 \| 5.98 \| 19'7" \| 12.86 \|HPK\| \|
-	\|[[https://nordickayaks.com/kayaks/proline/rapido/\|Rapido]]\|Nordic Kayaks (NK)\| 47 \| 18.5 \| 5.95 \| 19'6" \| 12.66 \|HPK\| \\ <font inherit/inherit;;#e74c3c;;inherit>New in 2024</font> \\ \\ [[https://surfskiracing.org/2026/05/nk-rapido-surf-ski-review-at-40-miles/\|W. Echols 5/2026]] \\ [[https://surfski.info/19-boats/20648-nordic-kayaks-rapido-carbon-lite-x-epic-v9-performance.html\|Rapido vs V9 8/2026 surfski.info]] \\ \|	+	\|[[https://nordickayaks.com/kayaks/proline/rapido/\|Rapido]]\|Nordic Kayaks (NK)\| 47 \| 18.5 \| 5.95 \| 19'6" \| 12.66 \|HPK\|<font inherit/inherit;;#e74c3c;;inherit>New in 2024</font> \\ [[https://surfskiracing.org/2026/05/nk-rapido-surf-ski-review-at-40-miles/\|W. Echols 5/2026]] \\ [[https://surfski.info/19-boats/20648-nordic-kayaks-rapido-carbon-lite-x-epic-v9-performance.html\|Rapido vs V9 8/2026 surfski.info]]\|
	\|550 (ML, L, XXL) (discont.)\|Nelo\| 47 \| 18.5 \| 5.5 \| 18' \| 11.7 \|HPK\|[[https://tcsurfski.com/2017/11/10/nelo-550-review-quick-nimble-pure-flow/\|N. Murray 11/10/2017]] \\ [[https://www.surfskiracing.org/2017/12/nelo-550l-surfski-review/\|W. Echols 12/27/2017]] \\ [[https://www.surfskiracing.org/2021/11/nelo-550l-2g-wwr-surf-ski-review/\|Gen 2 W. Echols 11/12/2021]]\|		\|550 (ML, L, XXL) (discont.)\|Nelo\| 47 \| 18.5 \| 5.5 \| 18' \| 11.7 \|HPK\|[[https://tcsurfski.com/2017/11/10/nelo-550-review-quick-nimble-pure-flow/\|N. Murray 11/10/2017]] \\ [[https://www.surfskiracing.org/2017/12/nelo-550l-surfski-review/\|W. Echols 12/27/2017]] \\ [[https://www.surfskiracing.org/2021/11/nelo-550l-2g-wwr-surf-ski-review/\|Gen 2 W. Echols 11/12/2021]]\|
	\|Evo (discont.)\|Think\| 47 \| 18.5 \| 6.25 \| 20'6" \| 13.3 \|HPK\|[[https://www.surfskiracing.org/2014/06/think-evo-2-review-by-wesley-echolssurfskiracing-com/\|W. Echols 6/27/2014 Evo II]] \\ [[https://www.surfski.info/latest-news/story/1498/surfski-info-review-think-evo-ii.html\|R. Mousley 7/30/2013 Evo II]] \\ [[https://www.surfskiracing.org/2018/03/think-evo-3-ultimate-surfski-review/\|W. Echols 3/16/2018 gen 3]] \\ gen 2 big improvement, gen3 not as much\|		\|Evo (discont.)\|Think\| 47 \| 18.5 \| 6.25 \| 20'6" \| 13.3 \|HPK\|[[https://www.surfskiracing.org/2014/06/think-evo-2-review-by-wesley-echolssurfskiracing-com/\|W. Echols 6/27/2014 Evo II]] \\ [[https://www.surfski.info/latest-news/story/1498/surfski-info-review-think-evo-ii.html\|R. Mousley 7/30/2013 Evo II]] \\ [[https://www.surfskiracing.org/2018/03/think-evo-3-ultimate-surfski-review/\|W. Echols 3/16/2018 gen 3]] \\ gen 2 big improvement, gen3 not as much\|

Surfskis

pstureavley@undisclosed.example.com (pstureavley) — Fri, 09 Oct 2026 13:39:11 +0000

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	* [[:surfski_tables\|Surfski Spec Tables with Reviews]] (singles and doubles)		* [[:surfski_tables\|Surfski Spec Tables with Reviews]] (singles and doubles)
	* [[:ski_makers\|Surfski Companies]]		* [[:ski_makers\|Surfski Companies]]
		+	* [[http://surfskiindex.com\|Surfskiindex.com]]
	* [[:plastic_surfskis\|Plastic Surfski Models]]		* [[:plastic_surfskis\|Plastic Surfski Models]]
	* [[https://www.surfski.tv/equipment\|Surfski.TV Brand Videos]] Some videos are introductions or reviews, but many are simply paddles or downwinders displaying the equipment brand in question		* [[https://www.surfski.tv/equipment\|Surfski.TV Brand Videos]] Some videos are introductions or reviews, but many are simply paddles or downwinders displaying the equipment brand in question

Surfski Brands\Manufacturers

pstureavley@undisclosed.example.com (pstureavley) — Fri, 09 Oct 2026 13:26:59 +0000

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	* Now in partnership with [[https://kirtonkayaks.co.uk/\|Kirton]] to make their own surfskis		* Now in partnership with [[https://kirtonkayaks.co.uk/\|Kirton]] to make their own surfskis
	* [[https://www.facebook.com/okreakayaks\|O'krea]] France - as of 2020 not manufacturing new surfskis		* [[https://www.facebook.com/okreakayaks\|O'krea]] France - as of 2020 not manufacturing new surfskis
-	* [[https://www.caiaquesopium.com.br/home\|Opium]] Brazil	+	* [[https://www.caiaquesopium.com.br\|Opium]] Brazil
	* Ozean Surfski Australia (renamed from Ocean Surfski after 1.5 yrs in existence - don't see a current website in 2024) [[https://www.felciyachtdesign.com/special-projects/surfski/ocean-surfski/\|designer web page]]		* Ozean Surfski Australia (renamed from Ocean Surfski after 1.5 yrs in existence - don't see a current website in 2024) [[https://www.felciyachtdesign.com/special-projects/surfski/ocean-surfski/\|designer web page]]
	* [[https://www.ozflyte.com.au/\|Ozflyte]] Australia spec skis		* [[https://www.ozflyte.com.au/\|Ozflyte]] Australia spec skis

Coaching

pstureavley@undisclosed.example.com (pstureavley) — Thu, 08 Oct 2026 16:28:14 +0000

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-	The US ACA has a [[https://cms.americancanoe.org/Instructor-Statistics/Listing\|registry for looking up coaches]], but as of 2026 there are few if any listed for Surfski in the USA, which is something they are trying to develop. But we believe having a listing requires some kind of certification via the ACA. While there are already amply qualified (in terms of skill and knowledge) surfski coaches in the USA, our impression is that they haven't yet bought in to or seen the need for ACA certification. Given the newness of this effort that is understandable. But the program is also going to have to demonstrate its quality and worth if skilled surfski instructors are going to bother with the cost and time required for ACA certification. (For the time being the lookup function for surfski coaches really should not require that you designate a state - we really would like to see if there are any, anywhere currently certified in the USA without making the person seeking such information having to guess the correct state).	+	The US ACA has a [[https://cms.americancanoe.org/Instructor-Statistics/Listing\|registry for looking up coaches]], but as of 2026 there are none listed for Surfski in the USA, which is something they are trying to develop. But we believe having a listing requires some kind of certification via the ACA. While there are already amply qualified (in terms of skill and knowledge) surfski coaches in the USA, our impression is that they haven't yet bought in to or seen the need for ACA certification. Given the newness of this effort that is understandable. But the program is also going to have to demonstrate its quality and worth if skilled surfski instructors are going to bother with the cost and time required for ACA certification.

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South Africa Surfski

pstureavley@undisclosed.example.com (pstureavley) — Wed, 07 Oct 2026 16:35:44 +0000

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	* [[https://pointfibreglass.co.za/watersport-craft/\|Point Fibreglass]] South Africa - (“Point Watersport” is surfski brand name) run by Mark Lewin (previously Custom Kayaks) who expanded the business beyond surfski construction		* [[https://pointfibreglass.co.za/watersport-craft/\|Point Fibreglass]] South Africa - (“Point Watersport” is surfski brand name) run by Mark Lewin (previously Custom Kayaks) who expanded the business beyond surfski construction
	* <del>Revo Kayaks</del> formerly based in Durban - Bought and moved to Australia ([[https://www.facebook.com/revokayakaustralia\|Revo Australia Facebook]])		* <del>Revo Kayaks</del> formerly based in Durban - Bought and moved to Australia ([[https://www.facebook.com/revokayakaustralia\|Revo Australia Facebook]])
-	* [[https://stealthkayaks.com/raptor-surf-ski/\|Stealth Kayaks]] South Africa (mostly recreational surfskis - one spec ski)	+	* [[https://stealthkayaks.com/raptor-surf-ski/\|Stealth Kayaks]] South Africa (recreational & touring surfskis - one spec ski)

	Equipment		Equipment

Western Cape (Wes-Kaap), South Africa Surfski

pstureavley@undisclosed.example.com (pstureavley) — Wed, 07 Oct 2026 16:26:49 +0000

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-	{{:locales:southafrica:milnerton.jpg?direct&600x176\|milnerton.jpg}}	+	[[https://surfski.wiki/lib/exe/fetch.php?media=locales:southafrica:milnerton.jpg\|{{:locales:southafrica:milnerton.jpg?direct&600x176\|milnerton.jpg}}]]

	Beach at Milnerton Life Saving Club - photo Stuart Edmonstone (click to enlarge)		Beach at Milnerton Life Saving Club - photo Stuart Edmonstone (click to enlarge)
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	* [[https://aquatrails.co.za/\|Aquatrails]] Cape Town paddling gear		* [[https://aquatrails.co.za/\|Aquatrails]] Cape Town paddling gear
	* [[https://www.greatwhitesport.co.za/\|Great White Sport & Surf]] Fish Hoek gear for paddling & water sports		* [[https://www.greatwhitesport.co.za/\|Great White Sport & Surf]] Fish Hoek gear for paddling & water sports
-	* See also [[:south_africa#surfski_dealersmakersequipment\|Main South Africa Page Listings]]	+	* See also [[:south_africa#surfski_dealersmakersequipment\|Main South Africa Page Dealer Listings]]
	* …		* …

Switzerland Surfski

pstureavley@undisclosed.example.com (pstureavley) — Mon, 05 Oct 2026 22:03:12 +0000

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	* ([[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lake_Constance\|Bodensee]])		* ([[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lake_Constance\|Bodensee]])
-	* [[https://youtu.be/Md0ER3Axw58\|Downwind Video 2017]]	+	* [[https://youtu.be/Md0ER3Axw58\|Video 2017]]
	* Groups/Clubs		* Groups/Clubs
	* [[https://kanuclub-singen.de/\|Kanu Club Singen]] (de)		* [[https://kanuclub-singen.de/\|Kanu Club Singen]] (de)
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	* Untersee (smaller western branch of lake west of Konstanz)		* Untersee (smaller western branch of lake west of Konstanz)
	* Steckborn (Feldbach Park or Surfplatz Steckborn) - Ermatingen 9km [[https://www.downwindable.com/feldbach---ermatingen-run\|Downwindable.com]]		* Steckborn (Feldbach Park or Surfplatz Steckborn) - Ermatingen 9km [[https://www.downwindable.com/feldbach---ermatingen-run\|Downwindable.com]]
-	* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VNIPEIq17AU\|Downwinder Video 2023]]	+	* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VNIPEIq17AU\|Untersee Video 2023]]
	* Resources		* Resources
	* [[https://sydneyharboursurfclubshop.com/en-us/blogs/paddle-adventures/4-countries-in-one-day\|Four Countries in a Day]]		* [[https://sydneyharboursurfclubshop.com/en-us/blogs/paddle-adventures/4-countries-in-one-day\|Four Countries in a Day]]

Wild Life

pstureavley@undisclosed.example.com (pstureavley) — Mon, 05 Oct 2026 20:09:33 +0000

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-	Please familiarize yourself with all potential ways for avoiding negative impact with and from local wildlife (animal or plants) where you plan to paddle. Invasive species continue to be an increasingly expensive and destructive issue on inland waterways. Some fish and aquatic mammals may need a buffer distance from humans particularly during their mating or birthing seasons. And be aware that close proximity with some critters can be risky for you. Boats destroyed and nearly destroyed by breaching whales happens. And you may not want to do your remount practice close to seal island where your local men in gray suits like to dine.	+	Please familiarize yourself with all potential ways for avoiding negative impact with and from local wildlife (animal or plants) where you plan to paddle. Invasive species continue to be an increasingly expensive and destructive issue on inland waterways. Some fish and aquatic mammals may need a buffer distance from humans particularly during their mating or birthing seasons. And be aware that close proximity with some critters can be risky for you. Boats destroyed and nearly destroyed by breaching whales happens. And you may not want to do your remount practice close to seal island where your local men in gray suits like to dine.

	The rest of this page is just a sampler of photos of the marvelous variety of wildlife encountered and captured on camera during paddle outings.		The rest of this page is just a sampler of photos of the marvelous variety of wildlife encountered and captured on camera during paddle outings.

Bellingham Bay Downwinding

pstureavley@undisclosed.example.com (pstureavley) — Mon, 05 Oct 2026 19:39:32 +0000

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-	[[https://surfski.wiki/lib/exe/fetch.php?media=locales:bellingham:bellinghambaydownwinder.jpg\|{{ :locales:bellingham:bellinghambaydownwinder.jpg?direct&717x273 \|bellinghambaydownwinder.jpg}}]]	+	{{ :locales:bellingham:bellinghambaydownwinder.jpg?direct&550x209 \|bellinghambaydownwinder.jpg}}

	Photo: Wilson Reavley - Click photo to enlarge - from [[https://youtu.be/FWk51RQkBxg\|video - What Is Surfski? 2021]]		Photo: Wilson Reavley - Click photo to enlarge - from [[https://youtu.be/FWk51RQkBxg\|video - What Is Surfski? 2021]]

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pstureavley@undisclosed.example.com (pstureavley) — Mon, 05 Oct 2026 16:36:07 +0000

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A Tad Spicy/Weather Bomb 11/16/2020

pstureavley@undisclosed.example.com (pstureavley) — Mon, 05 Oct 2026 16:28:59 +0000

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	Collins video from today.		Collins video from today.

-	[[https://vimeo.com/480574189\|https://vimeo.com/480574189]]	+	<del>https://vimeo.com/480574189</del> (Ed. unfortunately the video seems to be removed)

	Duncan Howat \\		Duncan Howat \\
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-	{{:downwind:windpressure.png?direct&400x225}}	+	[[https://surfski.wiki/lib/exe/fetch.php?media=downwind:windpressure.png\|{{:downwind:windpressure.png?direct&400x225}}]]

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Weather

pstureavley@undisclosed.example.com (pstureavley) — Mon, 05 Oct 2026 16:25:40 +0000

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-	As Reivers' Uncle Claude((He also often wondered if the rain would hurt the rhubarb)) used to say, "It's better to grab the bull by the tail, not the horns. Then you can let go when you want to." When a blow is coming through that will provide downwind opportunities, it can be safer to go out after the peak winds have passed and are diminishing rather than early on while the winds are still growing and max roughness of conditions and exact arrival time of peak winds have not yet been determined. But be aware that advantages and disadvantages can vary depending on locale. For example, we have heard that downwind paddlers on Lake Superior prefer the front end of storms "It's best to do a downwind in the building phase of a blow as once it has been going some hours the fast, long-fetch swells become too hard to catch…rounded swell being so frustrating and the remaining wind waves seem to even be blocked from the wind in the troughs, yuk."	+	As Reivers Dustin's Uncle Claude((He also often wondered if the rain would hurt the rhubarb)) used to say, "It's better to grab the bull by the tail, not the horns. Then you can let go when you want to." When a blow is coming through that will provide downwind opportunities, it can be safer to go out after the peak winds have passed and are diminishing rather than early on while the winds are still growing and max roughness of conditions and exact arrival time of peak winds have not yet been determined. But be aware that advantages and disadvantages can vary depending on locale. For example, we have heard that downwind paddlers on Lake Superior prefer the front end of storms "It's best to do a downwind in the building phase of a blow as once it has been going some hours the fast, long-fetch swells become too hard to catch…rounded swell being so frustrating and the remaining wind waves seem to even be blocked from the wind in the troughs, yuk."

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Stroke

pstureavley@undisclosed.example.com (pstureavley) — Thu, 01 Oct 2026 19:54:30 +0000

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-	From [[https://guillemot-kayaks.com/how-paddle-works#:~:text=Ventilation is what you call,average kayaker creates is ventilation.\|Guillemot Kayaks]]:	+	From [[https://guillemot-kayaks.com/how-paddle-works#:~:text=Ventilation is what you call,average kayaker creates is ventilation.\|Guillemot Kayaks]] (with a couple of notes from our wiki editors):

	<WRAP center round info 95%> \\ "Ventilation is what you call it when the paddle sucks air down the back of the blade. Many people call it cavitation, but that is when a propellor spins (Ed. or any object moving fast enough in water) so fast that it creates a vacuum behind the blade (Ed. Note: this is not really vacuum formation, but rather the formation of low pressure space behind the moving object or blade that causes water vaporization). Neither ventilation nor cavitation would help your paddling, but what your average kayaker creates is ventilation. The reason it is no good is you are moving air instead of water. Air weighs a lot less than water and if there is air behind your paddle instead of water the mass of water you are moving is decreased and thus creating the same momentum requires you expend more energy.		<WRAP center round info 95%> \\ "Ventilation is what you call it when the paddle sucks air down the back of the blade. Many people call it cavitation, but that is when a propellor spins (Ed. or any object moving fast enough in water) so fast that it creates a vacuum behind the blade (Ed. Note: this is not really vacuum formation, but rather the formation of low pressure space behind the moving object or blade that causes water vaporization). Neither ventilation nor cavitation would help your paddling, but what your average kayaker creates is ventilation. The reason it is no good is you are moving air instead of water. Air weighs a lot less than water and if there is air behind your paddle instead of water the mass of water you are moving is decreased and thus creating the same momentum requires you expend more energy.

Race Calendars

pstureavley@undisclosed.example.com (pstureavley) — Mon, 28 Sep 2026 15:54:12 +0000

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-	[[http://www.jerichooutrigger.com/races.html\|Jericho Paddling Club Calendar ]] - somewhat OC and Pacific Northwest focused, but one of the easiest to understand and best maintained calendars. Links to all of the race hosts are contained in the calendar right hand column. When results are available there is a link to race results added to the calendar under the race name. These results are Jericho's own copies of the official results, not a link to some other source. The calendars with their result links have been saved since 2000 - see the list at the bottom of the calendar. The calendar has grown over time from being primarily OC6 centric to include more and more popular regional small boat races and important international races.	+	[[http://www.jerichooutrigger.com/races.html\|Jericho Paddling Club Calendar ]] - primarily Outrigger Canoe and Pacific Northwest focused, but one of the easiest to understand and best maintained calendars. Links to all of the race hosts are contained in the calendar right hand column. When results are available there is a link to race results added to the calendar under the race name. These results are Jericho's own copies of the official results, not a link to some other source. The calendars with their result links have been saved since 2000 - see the list at the bottom of the calendar. The calendar has grown over time from being primarily OC6 centric to include more and more popular regional small boat races and important international races.

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ICF World Surfski Championships Race Reports

pstureavley@undisclosed.example.com (pstureavley) — Sun, 27 Sep 2026 16:31:30 +0000

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	* [[https://www.totalpaddler.com/news/defending-the-crown-how-kira-bester-mastered-the-2025-surfski-world-championship/\|Kira Bester]]		* [[https://www.totalpaddler.com/news/defending-the-crown-how-kira-bester-mastered-the-2025-surfski-world-championship/\|Kira Bester]]
	* [[https://www.totalpaddler.com/news/saskia-hokly/\|Saskia Hockly Mixed Doubles Win]]		* [[https://www.totalpaddler.com/news/saskia-hokly/\|Saskia Hockly Mixed Doubles Win]]
-	* **** [[https://www.totalpaddler.com/news/rencontre-avec-thais-delrieux/\|Thaïs Delrieux]]	+	* [[https://www.totalpaddler.com/news/rencontre-avec-thais-delrieux/\|Thaïs Delrieux]]
		+	* ...
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Races - Where, When, and Descriptions of Past Races

pstureavley@undisclosed.example.com (pstureavley) — Sun, 27 Sep 2026 16:26:51 +0000

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-	Past [[https://www.canoeicf.com/canoe-ocean-racing\|ICF World Cup Ocean Races]] have been/may be held in/at:	+	Past [[https://www.canoeicf.com/canoe-ocean-racing\|Paddle Worldwide (ICF) World Cup Ocean Races]] have been/may be held in/at:

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Spain Surfski

pstureavley@undisclosed.example.com (pstureavley) — Sun, 27 Sep 2026 16:25:24 +0000

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	* <font inherit/inherit;;#e74c3c;;inherit>will host ICF Ocean Racing World Championship </font><font inherit/inherit;;#000000;;inherit>October 9 to 11, 2026</font>		* <font inherit/inherit;;#e74c3c;;inherit>will host ICF Ocean Racing World Championship </font><font inherit/inherit;;#000000;;inherit>October 9 to 11, 2026</font>
	* [[https://www.youtube.com/@Surfski-TV/playlists\|Surfski.TV Villajoiosa video playlists]]		* [[https://www.youtube.com/@Surfski-TV/playlists\|Surfski.TV Villajoiosa video playlists]]
-	* [[https://www.icfcanoeoceanracingspain.com/es/\|ICF Link]] (more information such as surfski rentals will be filled in as the race gets closer)	+	* [[https://www.icfcanoeoceanracingspain.com/es/\|Spain ICF Link]] (more information such as surfski rentals will be filled in as the race gets closer)
	* Downwind		* Downwind
	* Benidorm - Villajoyosa 9-10 km [[https://youtu.be/WGte99yejaE?t=168\|video]]		* Benidorm - Villajoyosa 9-10 km [[https://youtu.be/WGte99yejaE?t=168\|video]]

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	* [[https://www.pacificnorthsports.com/\|Pacific North Sports]] Granary Building next to Waypoint Park; Paddling clothing and gear, Jantex & Epic wing paddles, ZRE Canoe paddles		* [[https://www.pacificnorthsports.com/\|Pacific North Sports]] Granary Building next to Waypoint Park; Paddling clothing and gear, Jantex & Epic wing paddles, ZRE Canoe paddles
	* Surfskis		* Surfskis
-	* Carbonology Sport - [[https://sitontopkayak.com/product-category/kayaks/\|Sitontoppros ]]sells primarily recreational sit on top kayaks, but they do sell the beginner model surfski from Carbonology Sport - the "[[https://carbonologysport.com/product/cruze-surfski/\|Cruze]]", and the upper beginner model Carbonology Sport [[https://carbonologysport.com/product/boost-surfski/\|Boost]]
	* Epic - [[https://www.pacificnorthsports.com/\|Pacific North Sports]] Granary Building next to Waypoint Park, Epic surfski sales and rentals (V5 Roto, V7 Roto, V8 Pro in performance composite, and V9 in Performance composite), & some paddling accessories		* Epic - [[https://www.pacificnorthsports.com/\|Pacific North Sports]] Granary Building next to Waypoint Park, Epic surfski sales and rentals (V5 Roto, V7 Roto, V8 Pro in performance composite, and V9 in Performance composite), & some paddling accessories
	* Fenn, Carbonology Sport ( [[https://www.oceanpaddlesports.com/\|Ocean Paddlesports]] West Coast distributors) - Ana Swetish 360.306.4191		* Fenn, Carbonology Sport ( [[https://www.oceanpaddlesports.com/\|Ocean Paddlesports]] West Coast distributors) - Ana Swetish 360.306.4191

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	\|[[https://outriggerzone.com/surfski/vega-flex/\|Vega Flex ]]\|Kai Wa'a/Ozone\| 46.3 \| 18.25 \| 6.25 \| 20'6" \| 13.5 \|HPK\|[[https://surfski.wiki/vega_flex_2020\|M. Wood 1/29/2020]] \\ [[https://surfski.wiki/vega_flex_2020_b\|V. Douglas 5/25/2020]] \\ [[https://www.surfski.info/forum/19-boats/20176-in-depth-review-kai-wa-a-vega-flex-vs-fenn-swordfish-s.html#38771\|Surfski.info Flex vs Swordfish S 7/20/2021]] \\ [[https://youtu.be/nj_YSv4H5cI\|Paddle Channel 2023 Review]]\|		\|[[https://outriggerzone.com/surfski/vega-flex/\|Vega Flex ]]\|Kai Wa'a/Ozone\| 46.3 \| 18.25 \| 6.25 \| 20'6" \| 13.5 \|HPK\|[[https://surfski.wiki/vega_flex_2020\|M. Wood 1/29/2020]] \\ [[https://surfski.wiki/vega_flex_2020_b\|V. Douglas 5/25/2020]] \\ [[https://www.surfski.info/forum/19-boats/20176-in-depth-review-kai-wa-a-vega-flex-vs-fenn-swordfish-s.html#38771\|Surfski.info Flex vs Swordfish S 7/20/2021]] \\ [[https://youtu.be/nj_YSv4H5cI\|Paddle Channel 2023 Review]]\|
	\|Ayahavela SSS gen 1 \|Scofits\| 46.5 \| 18.31 \| 5.98 \| 19'7" \| 12.86 \|HPK\| \|		\|Ayahavela SSS gen 1 \|Scofits\| 46.5 \| 18.31 \| 5.98 \| 19'7" \| 12.86 \|HPK\| \|
-	\|[[https://nordickayaks.com/kayaks/proline/rapido/\|Rapido]]\|Nordic Kayaks (NK)\| 47 \| 18.5 \| 5.95 \| 19'6" \| 12.66 \|HPK\| \\ <font inherit/inherit;;#e74c3c;;inherit>New in 2024</font> \\ \\ [[https://surfskiracing.org/2026/05/nk-rapido-surf-ski-review-at-40-miles/\|W. Echols 5/2026]] \\ [[https://surfski.info/19-boats/20648-nordic-kayaks-rapido-carbon-lite-x-epic-v9-performance.html\|Rapido vs V9 8/2026 surfski.info]] \\ \|	+	\|[[https://nordickayaks.com/kayaks/proline/rapido/\|Rapido]]\|Nordic Kayaks (NK)\| 47 \| 18.5 \| 5.95 \| 19'6" \| 12.66 \|HPK\|<font inherit/inherit;;#e74c3c;;inherit>New in 2024</font> \\ [[https://surfskiracing.org/2026/05/nk-rapido-surf-ski-review-at-40-miles/\|W. Echols 5/2026]] \\ [[https://surfski.info/19-boats/20648-nordic-kayaks-rapido-carbon-lite-x-epic-v9-performance.html\|Rapido vs V9 8/2026 surfski.info]]\|
	\|550 (ML, L, XXL) (discont.)\|Nelo\| 47 \| 18.5 \| 5.5 \| 18' \| 11.7 \|HPK\|[[https://tcsurfski.com/2017/11/10/nelo-550-review-quick-nimble-pure-flow/\|N. Murray 11/10/2017]] \\ [[https://www.surfskiracing.org/2017/12/nelo-550l-surfski-review/\|W. Echols 12/27/2017]] \\ [[https://www.surfskiracing.org/2021/11/nelo-550l-2g-wwr-surf-ski-review/\|Gen 2 W. Echols 11/12/2021]]\|		\|550 (ML, L, XXL) (discont.)\|Nelo\| 47 \| 18.5 \| 5.5 \| 18' \| 11.7 \|HPK\|[[https://tcsurfski.com/2017/11/10/nelo-550-review-quick-nimble-pure-flow/\|N. Murray 11/10/2017]] \\ [[https://www.surfskiracing.org/2017/12/nelo-550l-surfski-review/\|W. Echols 12/27/2017]] \\ [[https://www.surfskiracing.org/2021/11/nelo-550l-2g-wwr-surf-ski-review/\|Gen 2 W. Echols 11/12/2021]]\|
	\|Evo (discont.)\|Think\| 47 \| 18.5 \| 6.25 \| 20'6" \| 13.3 \|HPK\|[[https://www.surfskiracing.org/2014/06/think-evo-2-review-by-wesley-echolssurfskiracing-com/\|W. Echols 6/27/2014 Evo II]] \\ [[https://www.surfski.info/latest-news/story/1498/surfski-info-review-think-evo-ii.html\|R. Mousley 7/30/2013 Evo II]] \\ [[https://www.surfskiracing.org/2018/03/think-evo-3-ultimate-surfski-review/\|W. Echols 3/16/2018 gen 3]] \\ gen 2 big improvement, gen3 not as much\|		\|Evo (discont.)\|Think\| 47 \| 18.5 \| 6.25 \| 20'6" \| 13.3 \|HPK\|[[https://www.surfskiracing.org/2014/06/think-evo-2-review-by-wesley-echolssurfskiracing-com/\|W. Echols 6/27/2014 Evo II]] \\ [[https://www.surfski.info/latest-news/story/1498/surfski-info-review-think-evo-ii.html\|R. Mousley 7/30/2013 Evo II]] \\ [[https://www.surfskiracing.org/2018/03/think-evo-3-ultimate-surfski-review/\|W. Echols 3/16/2018 gen 3]] \\ gen 2 big improvement, gen3 not as much\|

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	* [[:ski_makers\|Surfski Companies]]		* [[:ski_makers\|Surfski Companies]]
		+	* [[http://surfskiindex.com\|Surfskiindex.com]]
	* [[:plastic_surfskis\|Plastic Surfski Models]]		* [[:plastic_surfskis\|Plastic Surfski Models]]
	* [[https://www.surfski.tv/equipment\|Surfski.TV Brand Videos]] Some videos are introductions or reviews, but many are simply paddles or downwinders displaying the equipment brand in question		* [[https://www.surfski.tv/equipment\|Surfski.TV Brand Videos]] Some videos are introductions or reviews, but many are simply paddles or downwinders displaying the equipment brand in question

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	* Now in partnership with [[https://kirtonkayaks.co.uk/\|Kirton]] to make their own surfskis		* Now in partnership with [[https://kirtonkayaks.co.uk/\|Kirton]] to make their own surfskis
	* [[https://www.facebook.com/okreakayaks\|O'krea]] France - as of 2020 not manufacturing new surfskis		* [[https://www.facebook.com/okreakayaks\|O'krea]] France - as of 2020 not manufacturing new surfskis
-	* [[https://www.caiaquesopium.com.br/home\|Opium]] Brazil	+	* [[https://www.caiaquesopium.com.br\|Opium]] Brazil
	* Ozean Surfski Australia (renamed from Ocean Surfski after 1.5 yrs in existence - don't see a current website in 2024) [[https://www.felciyachtdesign.com/special-projects/surfski/ocean-surfski/\|designer web page]]		* Ozean Surfski Australia (renamed from Ocean Surfski after 1.5 yrs in existence - don't see a current website in 2024) [[https://www.felciyachtdesign.com/special-projects/surfski/ocean-surfski/\|designer web page]]
	* [[https://www.ozflyte.com.au/\|Ozflyte]] Australia spec skis		* [[https://www.ozflyte.com.au/\|Ozflyte]] Australia spec skis

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	* [[https://pointfibreglass.co.za/watersport-craft/\|Point Fibreglass]] South Africa - (“Point Watersport” is surfski brand name) run by Mark Lewin (previously Custom Kayaks) who expanded the business beyond surfski construction		* [[https://pointfibreglass.co.za/watersport-craft/\|Point Fibreglass]] South Africa - (“Point Watersport” is surfski brand name) run by Mark Lewin (previously Custom Kayaks) who expanded the business beyond surfski construction
	* <del>Revo Kayaks</del> formerly based in Durban - Bought and moved to Australia ([[https://www.facebook.com/revokayakaustralia\|Revo Australia Facebook]])		* <del>Revo Kayaks</del> formerly based in Durban - Bought and moved to Australia ([[https://www.facebook.com/revokayakaustralia\|Revo Australia Facebook]])
-	* [[https://stealthkayaks.com/raptor-surf-ski/\|Stealth Kayaks]] South Africa (mostly recreational surfskis - one spec ski)	+	* [[https://stealthkayaks.com/raptor-surf-ski/\|Stealth Kayaks]] South Africa (recreational & touring surfskis - one spec ski)

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