It's Animal Month in the surfski world! And the world's best paddlers are racing like them, too.

Nicky Notten and Jade Wilson fly through the water to win South Africa's iconic Pete Marlin, while over in Hong Kong, Cory Hill and Kira Bester have taken flight, claiming the Dragon Run.

There's a new absurd race that's caught Sam's eye, and another chance to win big.

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