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World Surf Kayak Association
WORLD SURF KAYAK ASSOCIATION
The primary goals of the WSKA are to:
- Promote goodwill and cultural interchange among people who surf kayaks in different countries in the world.
- Provide a world organization to help guide the development of surf kayaking.
- Share ideas about boat design and surfing moves, and expand the skill level of people involved in surf kayaking.
- Increase the number of people and countries involved in surf kayaking.
- Increase the number of juniors and women involved in surf kayaking.
- Promote friendly competition among surf kayakers.
- Hold a world championship of surf kayaking every two years.
Photo credit: Denzil Pearce
- Santa Cruz Paddlefest – WORLD CUP EVENT
– Steamer Lane, Santa Cruz, California, USA
– 27-29 March, 2026 - Sopela Kosta Fest – WORLD CUP EVENT
– Barinatxe Beach (La Salvaje), Sopela, Basque Country (Euskadi)
– 19-20 September, 2026 - Black Rock Surf Kayak Festival – WORLD CUP EVENT
– Widemouth Bay, Bude, Cornwall, UK
– 24-25 October, 2026
As was discussed at the WSKA meeting at World Championships in Mar del Plata in May 2024 and further discussed with nation representatives at a meeting on the 17th of November 2024; the WSKA committee had proposed several rule changes.Following the meeting in November, feedback was requested from all the nations on the proposed changes by the 1st of December 2024 to be taken into consideration by the committee in the process of implementing these changes.Further discussion by the committee with input from the nation representatives continued to ensure the best outcome for all could be achieved. Thus, following a vote by the WSKA committee on the 3rd of March five changes will be implemented ahead of the next World Championships. These changes will be added to the World Championship Rules Document in due course.
Anuncio del cambio de reglas para 2025:
Tal y como se discutió en la reunión de la WSKA en los Campeonatos del Mundo de Mar del Plata en mayo de 2024 y se debatió con los representantes de las naciones en una reunión celebrada el 17 de noviembre de 2024, el comité de la WSKA propuso varios cambios en las reglas.
Tras la reunión de noviembre, se solicitó la opinión de todas las naciones sobre los cambios propuestos antes del 1 de diciembre de 2024 para que el comité los tuviera en cuenta en el proceso de implementación de dichos cambios.
El comité siguió debatiendo con los representantes de las naciones para garantizar el mejor resultado para todos. Así, tras la votación del comité de la WSKA el 3 de marzo, se implementarán cinco cambios antes de los próximos Campeonatos del Mundo. Estos cambios se añadirán al Documento de Reglas del Campeonato del Mundo a su debido tiempo.
2017 – Portrush, Northern Ireland