Imagine a SUP competition village where the setting, the community and the racing all come together. That is what Kemer, Antalya, Türkiye offers: the Mediterranean stretching out in front, with the pine-covered Taurus Mountains rising dramatically behind it. At Moonlight Beach, a wide shoreline and crystal-clear waters provide a spectacular backdrop for an event that […]

The European SUP League (ESL) now enters its decisive final stretch, with the next stage taking place in Isla Cristina on 4-6 September, followed just one week later by the Grand Finale in Sesimbra, Portugal, on 11-13 September. Hosted by Surf Clube de Sesimbra as part of the Sesimbra SUP Festival, the final stage will […]

The strength of the Czech SUP National Team was on full display at Planet Baltic, showcasing the versatility of a new generation of Czech racers taking on the open sea, big swell and challenging conditions. Among them was multiple Czech Champion, Linda Syrovátková, 19, from Mladá Boleslav, who trains with SUPMB under coach Jaroslav Soukup […]

We’ve been following 19-year-old Unax Etxeberria through his coastal training sessions and drills, where his technique and ability to read the ocean look completely dialled in – making it all seem effortless. From Donostia in the Basque Country, the young racer has built a reputation for an explosive style, sharp control and an uncompromising approach […]

Les 29 et 30 août 2026, le Yaka Paddle Festival fera son retour à Larmor-Plage, dans le Morbihan, pour une cinquième édition mêlant Stand Up Paddle, compétition, musique et inclusion. À seulement une semaine de l’événement, les inscriptions sont toujours ouvertes pour les différentes épreuves proposées : Technical Race et longue distance comptant pour l’Open […]

“If the Adriatic calls and there are waves, I’ll go surfing; if there’s wind, I’ll go kitesurfing; and when it’s time to race, I’ll be on my race board!” says Daniele Cani, 53, an Italian SUP racer from Bologna, coach and lifelong waterman, who is returning to the  SUP Race Lignano with his sights set […]

A new chapter will be written this year for Alexia Soto as she moves into the Open Women category – while also returning to the Arenales del Sol Beach in Elche, to defend the Gran Bay Beach Race title she claimed in 2025. The two-time 2025 ICF World Championship silver medallist in the Technical Race […]

Isla Cristina, host of the next stop of the European SUP League on 5-6 September, offers something beyond the spectacle of an international race. There is a particular weight to generational watersport stories rooted in home waters – families who grow up on the same coastline, sharing sessions, competitions and a deep connection to the […]

We’ve been witnessing a growing maturity and ambition among the next generation of SUP athletes. Young paddlers are no longer simply choosing between flat water and open sea – they are becoming true all-rounders, moving confidently between disciplines while increasingly taking on the sport’s toughest formats. More importantly, they are showing the maturity to understand […]