Could adventure SUP be an emerging counterpart to run clubs? A space where community, knowledge-sharing and pure outdoor joy come together on the water? From micro-adventures to full multi-day SUP expeditions, adventure paddling is experiencing a rise. More and more established coaches and endurance SUP racers are turning to this leisure discipline to blend training, […]

What a weekend on the Costa Blanca! The VII Gran Carrera del Mediterráneo SUP Race 2025 once again turned the coastline of Alicante into Spain’s epicenter of Stand Up Paddle, bringing together over 120 paddlers from 18 clubs across the country.  Organized by Club Deportivo Parres, led by Daniel Parres — the same powerhouse team […]

Indonesia’s SUP scene is growing rapidly, with athletes like 21-year-old Dessy Welmince representing a new generation of competitive paddlers. Coming from a canoeing background, she has successfully transferred her strength and water skills to SUP racing. At the 2025 ICF World Championships in Abu Dhabi, she delivered impressive results on her SUNOVA board, demonstrating both […]

Based in Volos, Greece, NSP athlete Penny Tsaoutou is one of the most accomplished paddlers in the Women’s 50+ category. A former ski racer and coach, she discovered stand-up paddling in 2018 and quickly turned her passion into international success. Since her first appearance at the ICF World Championships in 2019, she has collected an outstanding twelve […]

Following the early September launch of the new Airline range, Starboard has now released its latest SUP lineup. This new collection features refined shapes, upgraded constructions, and fresh designs across both hardboards and inflatables. From high-performance surf shapes like the all-new TwinFin with Acute Custom Carbon construction, to improved inflatable racing boards featuring the Quick […]

After five intense days under the blazing Abu Dhabi sun, the 2025 ICF SUP World Championships came to a close with a mix of sweat, emotion, and history being written on the shimmering waters of Hudayriyat Island. As the event speaker alongside my co-commentator Rob, I had the privilege of living every thrilling moment — […]

Welcome to the dedicated 2025 ICF SUP Worlds page! The 2025 ICF Stand-Up Paddleboarding World Championships are making history in Abu Dhabi from 29 October – 2 November, as the UAE hosts the event for the very first time. TotalSUP, the official media partner, is bringing you all the latest updates from this landmark championship […]

The Light Board Corp squad is already warming up in Abu Dhabi, setting the tone for what promises to be an unforgettable week of racing. Reported by Planet Canoe, over 460 paddlers from 54 nations have gathered in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, for the 2025 International Canoe Federation Stand Up Paddling World Championships – […]

As the 2025 ICF SUP World Championships begin this week in Abu Dhabi, one inspiring paddler will be watching from afar. Kateřina Trdlová, from Czechia, will not be on the start line this time, but her story from last year’s Worlds in Sarasota still deserves to be told. In 2024, she claimed gold in the […]