COMMITTEEDesignationUnionRe-Election
Charl Van WykChairmanWCCU2026
Greg VogtUnion ChairKNCU2026
Ant LakeUnion ChairWCCU2026
Kirstin ScottUnion ChairECCU2026
Gary RalphUnion ChairGCU2026
Selectors
Mark LewinKNCU
TBC
Bulla WoodECCU

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Surfski paddling, or to use its relatively new official names, Ocean Paddling or Ocean Racing, has developed from the shorter Life Saving “around the can” events, into the strong offshore sport that it is today.

South Africa hosted the World Championships in 2025 in Durban, after many years of strong performances at the international showpiece event, including a few World Champions across all categories.

South Africa has always enjoyed a strong surfski culture with events such as the PE to East London, Scottburgh to Brighton and Pirates-Umhlanga-Pirates attracting big entries. More recently the Pete Marlin, Freedom Paddle and Cape Point Challenge have become must-do events for paddlers from all over the country.