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Surfski Shack Paddlers Conquer Historic Durban Seas at 2025 ICF Canoe Ocean Racing World Championships
Malta team ready for a pre-race training session DURBAN, South Africa – 20th October 2025  – The Surfski Shack, a dedicated group of Maltese surfski paddlers, successfully navigated brutal ocean conditions and world-class competition at the 2025 ICF Canoe Ocean Racing World Championships, held in Durban, South Africa. Representing Malta, athletes Matthew Schembri, Mattea Micallef, and Andreas Bohnsack concluded months of rigorous training with strong finishes against the deep
Oct 193 min read
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Maltese Paddler Mattea Micallef Shines at South Skåne Ocean Race 2025 MALMÖ
SWEDEN – September 21, 2025  – Maltese kayak athlete Mattea Micallef, 19, delivered a standout performance at the South Skåne Ocean Race...
Sep 212 min read
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Maltese Paddlers Shatter Records in Round Gozo Circumnavigation
GOZO, MALTA – September 13, 2025 - A group of five dedicated surfski paddlers from the Malta-based club, The Surfski Shack, completed a...
Sep 122 min read
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Maltese Surfski Athletes Secure Podium Finishes in Norwegian Races
​OSLO, NORWAY – Two athletes from Malta, Mattea Micallef and Matthew Schembri, showcased their skills on the international stage with a...
Sep 12 min read
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Surfski Shack Athletes Conquer OC-Ostsee Cup in Downwind Conditions
WARNEMÜNDE, GERMANY – Athletes from The Surfski Shack made a strong showing at the OC-Ostsee Cup on Saturday, July 26, 2025, navigating...
Jul 273 min read
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Maltese Paddlers Shine at Challenging Naxos Cup in Sicily
GIARDINI NAXOS, SICILY – May 19, 2025 – A strong contingent of 11 Maltese surfski athletes from The Surfski Shack made their mark at the...
May 173 min read
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The Surfski Shack's Spring Time Trial Series 2025: A Season of Intense Competition and Remarkable Feats
The Surfski Shack recently concluded its highly anticipated Spring Time Trial Series 2025. This series, spanning four challenging events,...
Apr 63 min read
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Matthew Schembri Takes on the Cape Point Challenge in South Africa
December 14, 2024 In December 2024, 32-year-old Maltese surfski paddler Matthew Schembri journeyed to South Africa to take part in the...
Dec 14, 20242 min read
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Gozo Circumnavigation Turned Epic Out-and-Back Challenge
October 20, 2024 A planned circumnavigation of the island of Gozo turned into an epic out-and-back challenge due to extreme weather...
Oct 19, 20242 min read
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Surfski Shack Athletes Shine on the International Stage
Malta's Surfski Shack has once again made its mark on the international paddling scene, with outstanding performances from its athletes...
Sep 30, 20242 min read
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