The Gorge Ultra Distance went all in on SUP – and it delivered. Held on 12 July, the inaugural 17-mile downwind race unfolded in one of the world’s most iconic downwind playgrounds: the Columbia River Gorge. Organisers also introduced a 7-mile Short Course option, opening the event to a wider range of paddlers and giving […]

Planet Baltic SUP Race has become a magnet for young SUP talent from some of Europe’s leading clubs and development programmes – and among the next generation looking to make the transition from flat water to open-sea racing are the Jaroć brothers. The 9th edition of Planet Baltic SUP Race returns from 5-8 August in […]

Built around athlete feedback and recognised as one of Europe’s most progressive SUP circuits, the 2026 Belgian SUP Tour (BST) founded by Vincent Claeskens, continues to raise the bar with its diverse race formats, welcoming atmosphere and strong community spirit. As the tour enters its decisive second half, the calendar features a packed programme of […]

The second edition of The Eliminator took place on Saturday, 11 July, in Derby, United Kingdom, bringing its unique blend of strategy, endurance and high-pressure racing back to the SUP calendar. Organised by Greg Wingo of Roam Projects and Cassie Salter of SUP Fitness: Wellbeing & Adventure and the creative forces behind endurance events including […]

What keeps stand-up paddling moving forward isn’t just podium finishes – it’s the people behind them. Every new athlete signing tells a story of shared ambition, where a rider’s mindset aligns with a brand’s philosophy. For aspiring paddlers, it’s also an opportunity to dig deeper and understand why elite athletes choose a particular board or […]

Over the years, we’ve made it a point to shine a light on the next generation of stand-up paddlers, following their journeys as they grow from promising juniors into athletes ready to challenge the world’s best. Few things are more inspiring than watching young SUP athletes make the leap from the junior ranks to the […]

The inaugural ICF SUP World Cup in the UK is now part of history. Spearheaded by Brendon Prince – extreme adventurer, water safety and Blue Mind advocate, and holder of eight world records – with the backing of Paddle UK and local partners including the English Riviera BID Company, Torbay Council and Tor Bay Harbour […]

The future of stand-up paddling took centre stage in Bascov, Romania, as the first-ever International Canoe Federation (ICF) event dedicated exclusively to junior SUP athletes welcomed the world’s top U14, U16 and U18 racers. More than just another competition, the inaugural 2026 ICF SUP Junior International Cup marked a groundbreaking step in the sport’s development, […]

The fourth stop of the 2026 European SUP League brought the tour to southern Poland for the ODRA SUP CUP, although this year’s edition did not take place on the Odra River in Racibórz as its name suggests. Instead, competition was held on a picturesque lake in Rybnik, around 30 minutes from the organising club […]