Migratory Journey: From Beyenburg to Brazil
The Va'a long-distance world championships for six-woman teams is an exciting international outrigger canoe event organised by the International Va'a Federation (IVF). This year's edition will take place in Niterói, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, from August 13 to 31, 2025.
The junior women's V6 race covers a distance of 16 kilometers, requiring a combination of endurance, teamwork, and technique. Other categories include junior men's V6 crews, and individual (V1) races of shorter distances, such as 12 kilometers. The event attracts around a thousand athletes from over 30 countries, demonstrating the sport’s global popularity.
While the search results do not mention German athletes specifically in the Va'a long-distance world championships, Germany is historically a powerhouse in paddling sports, especially in kayak sprint. However, it is expected that German athletes will participate in the 2025 event, as it is a global sport.
The German women's canoe team has been training diligently for the championships since the fall of 2024. They train weekly on the regatta course in Duisburg and locally on the Beyenburger reservoir. Training on the Beyenburger reservoir can sometimes cause dizziness during long distances, but the team is determined to overcome this challenge.
The team anticipates the Atlantic, which will be a change from the relatively calm waters in Beyenburg, to be a welcome change for their long-distance training. The women's team has a positive atmosphere since its inception and finds it great to find like-minded people in the Ocean Sports community.
The Va'a long-distance world championships is not just a sporting competition but also a cultural celebration, often emphasizing respect for indigenous Pacific cultures where Va'a originated. The event will feature around 400 paddlers from 36 nations participating, including large contingents from countries like Canada and New Zealand.
The Va'a is an originally Polynesian boat type designed for ocean racing. The team is looking forward to the challenge of competing against the world's best canoeists and representing Germany on the global stage. The national team will consist of 8 individual athletes and 5 six-person teams in the Va'a long-distance world championships.
As the countdown to the 2025 Va'a long-distance world championships begins, the German women's canoe team is focused on their common goal. They are prepared to face the challenges and embrace the cultural experience that this prestigious event offers.
During their training, the German women's canoe team is preparing for the challenges of the sports competition at the 2025 Va'a long-distance world championships. Despite the difference in waters between Beyenburger reservoir and the Atlantic, they are determined to overcome any obstacles in pursuit of their sporting goals.
