Bellevue Ocean Race 2026

Thank you all for joining the Bellevue Ocean Race family in 2026 for another successful race weekend on May 23rd/24th! You will find the official race photos taken by photographer Tommy Gade under this link. Our official Instagram account features interviews with selected participants.

Official Race Video for the SS1 Race 2026 with Drone Footage

We proudly present the Official Race Video of the 2026 SS1 Race!

Race Video for the SS2 Race 2026

For the SS2 race on Sunday we did not have drone footage. Henning Hansen recorded the start and finish, Raju Bitter recorded the exit from Gilleleje Harbor from the mole.

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ChalupSki - Where Stability Meets Performance - Oscar Chalupsky and the ChalupSki Surfski BrandInterview with Oscar Chalupsky: The ChalupSki Design Philosophy

At just 14 years old, Oscar Chalupsky shaped his first ocean ski from raw fiberglass and foam. It wasn't just a hobbyist experiment; he went on to win seven consecutive Molokai World Championships in surfskis he built himself—designs that effectively laid the blueprint for the world's first mass-manufactured surfskis.

Oscar’s subsequent impact on ocean ski design is unmatched. As the co-founder of Epic Kayaks, he spearheaded the development of the iconic V8—the boat that democratized the sport for beginners—and the V10, an intermediate-to-advanced benchmark that revolutionized modern cockpit ergonomics and adjustable footboard mechanics. Later, as CEO of Nelo’s surfski division, he continued to push the boundaries of composite constructions and hull dynamics.

Now, with half a century of elite racing and manufacturing expertise, Oscar has launched his independent venture: ChalupSki. We wanted to know exactly how 50 years of downwind mastery and 12 Molokai titles translate into a brand-new line of hull designs. What happens when a boat-building legend starts with a clean sheet of paper? We sat down with Oscar to discuss fluid dynamics, ergonomics, and the future of downwind paddling.
You can find the interview with Oscar Chalupsky here!

Oscar Chalupsky & the ChalupSki Surfski Brand - Honorary Sponsor Bellevue Ocean Race 2026

We are thrilled to announce that legendary paddler Coach Oscar Chalupsky and his brand-new surfski line, ChalupSki, have officially partnered with us as the "Honorary Sponsor" for the 11th edition of the Bellevue Ocean Race!

Read the full announcement in the Bellevue Ocean Race Facebook group, or download the PDF version of the announcement.

We look forward to welcoming you again in 2027!