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Big Paddle Festival takes over Lake ZĂĽrich: A racing-meets-community weekend at European SUP League Stop #3 | Interview with Florian Gander

21 May 2026

Big Paddle Festival takes over Lake ZĂĽrich: A racing-meets-community weekend at European SUP League Stop #3 | Interview with Florian Gander

Lake ZĂĽrich has developed into a vibrant centre for watersports – a true hub framed by breathtaking alpine scenery and a rising stage for high-performance paddling. It has also emerged as a foiling and pump-foiling hotspot, where JĂ©rĂ´me Baudoux completed the full 22 km crossing non-stop in an extraordinary 1 hour and 44 minutes. This […]

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One of SUP racing’s biggest returns starts in Hood River: Connor Baxter is back, aiming for the ICF Worlds

19 May 2026

One of SUP racing’s biggest returns starts in Hood River: Connor Baxter is back, aiming for the ICF Worlds

Fresh off his appearance on LENNY BROS – the podcast hosted by Kai and Ridge Lenny – Connor Baxter opened up about the mindset behind dominating a sport for over a decade, while reflecting on the many transitions shaping this next chapter of his life: from a global SUP-erstar to fatherhood and becoming a Maui […]

WATCH THE LAKE ROCKS FESTIVAL 2026 LIVE!

16 May 2026

WATCH THE LAKE ROCKS FESTIVAL 2026 LIVE!

As the SUP ALPS TROPHY / Paddelstadt Lake Rocks Festival returns to the stunning waters of Faaker See in Carinthia, Austria, get ready to watch all the action unfold LIVE from one of the most exciting weekends in stand up paddling. Taking place from 29 May – 1 June 2026, this iconic event is not […]

29th Key West Paddle Classic went full send – 2027 date confirmed, SUP athletes react

13 May 2026

29th Key West Paddle Classic went full send – 2027 date confirmed, SUP athletes react

The 29th edition of the Key West Paddle Classic brought by Florida Keys Waterman Company wrapped up with a bang, delivering another unforgettable chapter for the longest-running paddleboarding and paddle sport event on the U.S. East Coast. Held on 9 May, the iconic 12-mile waterman challenge once again proved the enduring pull of a true […]

Big vision, Big names: Inaugural SUP-only Gorge Ultra Distance 2026 is already catching wind – Interview with Bodie Von Allmen

11 May 2026

Big vision, Big names: Inaugural SUP-only Gorge Ultra Distance 2026 is already catching wind – Interview with Bodie Von Allmen

The SUP calendar has never been more dynamic – but every so often, an event comes along that places stand-up paddling firmly and unapologetically at the heart of the experience. That’s exactly the vision behind the inaugural Gorge Ultra Distance, a 17-mile endurance challenge held on 12 July and set against one of the world’s […]

How Kirsten Marina Lefeldt helped shape Chicago into a SUP social and racing destination

11 May 2026

How Kirsten Marina Lefeldt helped shape Chicago into a SUP social and racing destination

Born in Germany and now deeply rooted in Chicago, Kirsten Marina Lefeldt has built a life around the water – and a reputation as one of the most dynamic figures in the SUP scene. Coach, pro racer and adventure mentor, Kirsten’s journey into stand-up paddling started almost by chance: a spontaneous first try on a […]

Discover a new side of the capital by SUP with Anu Aladin’s debut book, Paddle London

8 May 2026

Discover a new side of the capital by SUP with Anu Aladin’s debut book, Paddle London

While many paddlers know London through headline racing events such as the APP World Tour (previously held in Canary Wharf) or the historic Battle of the Thames, large parts of the city have long felt out of reach – shaped by complex waterways regulations and the challenges of the tidal Thames. That is beginning to […]

ICF SUP World Cup & SUPER Festival 2026: Historic UK first goes full send – Open to all paddlers!

7 May 2026

ICF SUP World Cup & SUPER Festival 2026: Historic UK first goes full send – Open to all paddlers!

The UK SUP racing scene has long been one of the most established in the sport – home to world-class athletes, active training hubs and events that bring together not only elite racers, but also aspiring athletes, recreational paddlers, and adventure seekers alike. Now, the scene reaches a historic new milestone. The English Riviera has […]

Inflatable SUPs hit 9+ km/h average speed: Light Board Corp introduces the all-new Woven X Platin ISUP race board series

5 May 2026

Inflatable SUPs hit 9+ km/h average speed: Light Board Corp introduces the all-new Woven X Platin ISUP race board series

Stats – especially when it comes to speed – have a way of firing up the SUP community. And Light Board Corp is right at the centre of that conversation. The makers behind the PARADOXA race board, organisers of the SUP Alps Trophy series, and one of the calendar’s most talked-about events, the Lake Rocks […]

Key West Paddle Classic 2026: “Second wind rising” – East Coast legacy meets paddle sports evolution | Raul Ruiz Interview

4 May 2026

Key West Paddle Classic 2026: “Second wind rising” – East Coast legacy meets paddle sports evolution | Raul Ruiz Interview

The Key West Paddle Classic – the longest-running paddleboarding and paddle sport event on the U.S. East Coast – returns for its 29th edition, continuing to prove the power and pull of a true waterman race, drawing athletes from across disciplines. Kicking off on 9 May, this 12-mile, multi-sport challenge remains one of the region’s […]

Featured Events

Upcoming Events

Name Type Country Date
San Juan SUP Race SUP Race Spain 23 - 24 May 2026
DolnĂ˝ Hron River Marathon Ultra Long Distance Slovakia 23 May 2026
SUP Race CUP 2026 – 14th Edition SUP Race France 23 - 25 May 2026
La Touraine Paddle Race SUP Race France 23 May 2026
Burriana SUP Race Spain 7 Jun 2026
Amiens Paddle Race – Championnat rĂ©gional Hauts de France #2 SUP Race France 7 Jun 2026

SUP Destinations

The Great Lakes

The Stand Up Paddle Guide to The Great Lakes by Paddle Logger

I have written a few articles this year about paddling in beautiful destinations like Southern California, and Florida. Paddling on the Great Lakes offers a unique blend of adventure, tranquility, and stunning natural beauty. I have grown up in between the Great Lakes my entire life (specifically Erie, and Ontario), and I am stoked to be sharing this […]
Amsterdam

The Stand Up Paddle Guide to Amsterdam by Morene Dekker

Urban spaces are being increasingly claimed by paddleboarders. From Copenhagen to Cambridge, Venice to WrocĹ‚aw, Paris to Ljubljana (to name just few), SUP enthusiasts are turning their local waterways, canals and river stretches into newly found playgrounds. Accelerated by lockdowns, these vital, “rediscovered” local SUP spaces also contribute to a wider debate on sustainable, human-centric […]
Isle of Wight

The Stand Up Paddle Guide to the Isle of Wight by Matthew Sephton

Last month, I decided to take my Red Paddle Co 11’3 board to the Isle of Wight. The Isle of Wight is a beautiful island off the south coast of England known for its beautiful sandy beaches, rolling hills, chalk cliffs, seafront promenades such as sandy Shanklin Beach and south-facing Ventnor Beach, which are dotted […]

SUP Directory

The River SUP Guy

Sparks, United States of America

The River SUP Guy

Dorset SUP

Bournemouth, United Kingdom

Dorset SUP

Paddle Ninja

United States of America

Paddle Ninja

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