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Fish Hoek, South Africa
Seadog Paddle Series Opener Fish Hoek 2026
Friday-night False Bay racing that has never been cancelled since 2009.
Registration Open
2 OctEvening coastal paddle (conditions-dependent route)Achievable
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Marathon International des Gorges de l'Ardèche 2026
Hundreds of boats dropping through the gorges beneath towering limestone cliffs.
Vallon-Pont-d'Arc, France Saturday 7 November 2026
Why you might love it
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A rare chance to race one of Europe's most beautiful gorges alongside Olympic champions, in kayak, canoe, SUP or big team boats.
Who this suits
Paddlers with moving-water skills, from ambitious amateurs to elite marathon racers.
Getting ready
Preparation
A mass-start descent of the Ardèche gorges from Vallon-Pont-d'Arc, over 34 km or 27 km depending on craft, through rapids in a national nature reserve.
In your Race Year
November — Marathon International des Gorges de l'Ardèche 2026
A demanding November chapter — build the months before it around getting there ready.
See my yearWhere this could take you
One finish line starts the next.
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