Most of you may know Eri as a Brazilian National Champion, and an ICF World SUP cup champion who has finished multiple times on the podium for the EuroTour. He is truly a phenomenal professional SUP racer, and a crazy stunt man on his paddle board. Beyond the titles and tricks he can do on […]

The Light Board Corp “Army of Amateurs” is growing and the pioneers in hollow construction, have just welcomed Olivier Comazzi, National SUP Champion and waterman from Switzerland, who has just kicked off his racing season strong winning the Long Distance race at the 2nd stop of the Alpine Lakes Tour – Canal De Savieres et […]

Paddling for a cause: the Crossing for Cystic Fibrosis, an extraordinary paddleboarding marathon stretching from the idyllic shores of Bimini in The Bahamas to the coastlines of Florida. Scheduled for June 19-23, this event not only challenges athletes with its demanding distances but also unites participants in a cause that touches hearts deeply—supporting the cystic […]

With athletes increasingly fine-tuning their training to particular race formats, the Paddle of the Kempen, a designated flat water 12km elite SUP event taking place on canals, is uniquely positioned on the SUP racing circuit. In the run up to the second stop of the Belgian SUP Tour (BST) held on 5 May in Dessel, […]

Only 30 brave paddles can line up for the KANAKA Okinawa O2Y Summer Race, held on the challenging waters of Okinawa, Japan, on June 26. This prestigious 30 km downwind race, curated by Takuji Araki, a stalwart in the paddleboarding community and a keen promoter of cultural legacy, transcends traditional sport. As racers traverse the […]

During the last week of March, I had the opportunity to join Seychelle SUP for her Women’s SUP & Love Wellness Retreat in Key Largo Florida, and wow… What a beautiful week we had! It was filled with many sunny days, dolphins, mangroves, palm trees, paddling, meditations, journaling, yoga, healthy nutritious food, and more. It […]

The 7th edition of the Spring SUP Race, organized by Simone Tugnoli Peron and Delta SUP, took place amidst the serene beauty of Comacchio, Italy, nestled on the shores of Lago delle Nazioni. What began as a regional affair has now blossomed into a major international event, marking the inaugural spectacle of the 2024 season […]

Introducing Joan García Valero, the newest Spanish recruit for SIC Maui. Hailing from the coastal town of El Campello in Alicante, Joan’s journey into SUP began at the age of ten. Formerly a dedicated surfer, his transition to SUP was seamless, driven by a passion for the sea. Under the mentorship of coaches like Daniel […]

Wind and Victory Challenge: Recap of the Belgian Ultra Long Distance Stand Up Paddle Championships In the picturesque setting of Steneke, Belgium, the first stage of the 2024 Belgian SUP Tour unfolded this weekend: the formidable Belgian Ultra Long Distance (ULD) Championships, spanning an epic distance of 42 kilometers, equivalent to the length of an […]