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Ocean Racing

Ocean Racing

Ocean racing is an exciting new discipline of the ECA intended to encompass the long distance surfski events, sea kayak racing events, sea touring and long distance out rigger events. 

For many years Ocean Racing (Surfski) is a growing discipline in our sport.

There have been a lot of different events in Europe.

The ECA Board of Directors agreed in hosting the EUROCUP for Surfski.

The next steps:

  • Launch of the ECA SURF SKI SERIES.
  • Increase the number of countries participating in these events to make it more global and attract the attention of world audiences.

DOCUMENTS can be found here.

ECA Competitions

38TH INTERNATIONAL REGATTA ...
May 22. - 24. 2026, Bratislava, SVK
2026 Paddle Europe Junior Slalom ...
June 6. - 7. 2026, Ivrea,ITA
2026 PADDLE EUROPE FREESTYLE ...
June 10. - 13. 2026, Lieksa, FIN
2026 PADDLE EUROPE SPRINT, ...
June 11. - 14. 2026, Montemor-o-Velho, POR
2026 Paddle Europe Junior Slalom ...
June 13. - 14. 2026, Valstagna,ITA
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