Canoe Racing New Zealand

03/06/2026

The 2026 ICF Canoe Ocean Racing World Championships are being held in La Vila Joiosa, Spain from the 9-11th October. The world's best Ocean Racing (Oceanski/Surfski) paddlers will be competing for World Championship titles in senior, U23, junior and masters age groups, while hundreds of other paddlers will be enjoying the superb surfski conditions off the Spanish coastline. There will be both single ski and double ski world championship races.

This is an open entry event but NZ paddlers must notify CRNZ of your intention to race so you can also be entered into the ICF system.
The event is open to all CRNZ Club members from Juniors through to Masters with no restriction on the number of entries that a National Federation can submit. This means there is no requirement to be selected by Canoe Racing NZ (CRNZ) to attend this event.

Full entry process information can be found here-
https://canoeracing.org.nz/2026-icf-canoe-ocean-racing-world-championships-entry-information/

Nàutic La Vila Joiosa

Canoe Sprint, Surf Ski & Marathon. Canoe Sprint Racing is one of the best-known competitive canoeing disciplines in NZ.

03/06/2026

The international paddling season is not just an opportunity for our athletes to perform on the world stage but also our New Zealand Officials. Congratulations to the following NZ officials performing key Official roles at ICF events for the 2026 international event season:

⭐️Toni Hoskin: Competition Manager, ICF Canoe Sprint World Cup, Hungary
⭐️Craig Hoskin: Course Umpire, ICF Canoe Sprint & Paracanoe World Cup, Germany
⭐️Aniwa McKenzie: Starter, ICF Canoe Sprint & Paracanoe World Cup, Canada
⭐️Karen Simpson-Warren: Deputy Chief Judge, ICF Junior & U23 World Championships, Canada
⭐️Matt Warren: Start Coordinator, ICF Canoe Sprint & Paracanoe World Championships, Poland

Being selected for these roles at these major events is a big accomplishment and an indication of the skill and commitment by these wonderful volunteers.
Canoe Racing NZ and the kayaking community is so grateful for the skills and dedication by all our officials to support and grow our sport not just in Aotearoa but globally.

02/06/2026

A reminder that we want to hear from YOU regarding the CRNZ Canoe Sprint events in the 2025/26 summer season!

We value your input to help us enhance our events, systems, and support. Your feedback on the following events is appreciated:

Tikitapu Sprint Regatta 1: 6-7 December 2025, Lake Tikitapu
Tikitapu Sprint Regatta 2: 31 January–1 February 2026, Lake Tikitapu
NZ Secondary School Kayaking Championships: 20–21 March 2026, Lake Tikitapu
NZCT Canoe Sprint Championships: 10–12 April 2026, Lake Karapiro

Whether you were a paddler, parent, coach or volunteer, and whether you went to just one or all four, hearing about your experiences at these events is invaluable to us at CRNZ. By clicking the link below and completing this 10-15min survey, you’ll help us continue to develop and improve our events for future participants.

Complete the Canoe Sprint events Feedback form now - https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/eLRwaT0A5f
Submit your response by midnight Sunday 14 June 2026 to go into the draw to win a CRNZ prize pack.

01/06/2026

Calendar of Canoe Racing NZ major events for 2026/2027.

Some slight adjustments to our regular annual schedule due to changes in other watersport event dates. We are excited that the 2027 NZ Canoe Sprint Championships will double as the Oceania Championships and an ICF continental qualifier event on the road to LA 2028.

Stay tuned for more details on these events and more!

27/05/2026

27/05/2026

Come and celebrate the life of Simon McLarin as he would love - battling it out on the water!

Waitemata Canoe Club will host the McLarin Memorial Marathon on Sunday 19th July to commemorate Simon's life and accomplishments. There will be 20km, 10km and 5km course options, and is open to anyone who wants to come and paddle- K1, multicraft boats (skis, multisport boats, sea kayaks, recreational craft), SUP, Waka Ama and K2/Doubleskis, or other. People enjoying being on the water and challenging themselves is what Simon loved.

All proceeds from this event will go to Simon's family.

For event details and online entry, see our event calendar https://canoeracing.org.nz/event-calendar/

25/05/2026

Less than 1 month until the 2026 Watersports Marathon Challenge in Hawkes Bay, the ultimate paddling wknd for all paddlers.

3 marathon events over two days - short course, long course and team boats. Do 1, 2 or all 3! Open to paddling craft (kayaks, ski, multisport boats, sea kayaks waka, SUP), this is a divisional event meaning you race against paddlers of a similar speed/ability, rather than in craft categories or age groups. That means, whoever you are, you are guaranteed an exciting and competitive race!

Entries are open now and all event information available on our online event calendar.

This event is the selection event for the 2026 ICF Canoe Marathon World Championships.

25/05/2026

Congratulations to Claudia Kelly and Sam Newlands for their performances over the weekend at the ICF Canoe Marathon World Cup in China.

Claudia placed 8th in the senior womens short course final and 10th in the long course marathon, and Sam finished 17th in the senior men's long course.

22/05/2026

We want to hear from YOU regarding the CRNZ Canoe Sprint events in the 2025/26 summer season!
We value your input to help us enhance our events, systems, and support. Your feedback on the following events is appreciated:

Tikitapu Sprint Regatta 1: 6-7 December 2025, Lake Tikitapu
Tikitapu Sprint Regatta 2: 31 January–1 February 2026, Lake Tikitapu
NZ Secondary School Kayaking Championships: 20–21 March 2026, Lake Tikitapu
NZCT Canoe Sprint Championships: 10–12 April 2026, Lake Karapiro

Whether you were a paddler, parent, coach or volunteer, and whether you went to just one or all four, hearing about your experiences at these events is invaluable to us at CRNZ. By clicking the link below and completing this 10-15min survey, you’ll help us continue to develop and improve our events for future participants.

Your feedback ensures that we can provide even better opportunities and experiences for all paddlers.

Complete the Canoe Sprint events Feedback form now - https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/eLRwaT0A5f
Submit your response by midnight Sunday 14 June 2026 to go into the draw to win a CRNZ prize pack.

20/05/2026

Good luck to Sam Newlands and Claudia Kelly who are representing Aotearoa New Zealand at the ICF Canoe Marathon World Cup in Bazhong, China this weekend.

Both Sam and Claudia will be competing in the short course marathon events on Saturday and the long course marathon on Sunday. 🇨🇳🇳🇿