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Blackfish Paddles Reveals the Noumea: VaĂŻc Garioud’s Signature Paddle

13 Jan 2025

Blackfish Paddles Reveals the Noumea: VaĂŻc Garioud’s Signature Paddle

Blackfish Paddles, the Canadian brand specialising in premium, handcrafted SUP paddles, is starting 2025 on a high note with the launch of a new addition to their paddle range. Building on the success of the Yukon 520 paddle, this release demonstrates the Blackfish Paddles team’s commitment to supporting young talent in the SUP community. Collaborating […]

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2025 Race to the Castle: Insider tips for the 40km SUP challenge with Tanja Ecker

9 Jan 2025

2025 Race to the Castle: Insider tips for the 40km SUP challenge with Tanja Ecker

With participation capped at 500 paddlers, Race to the Castle, the 40km Nottingham to Newark SUP event held on 26 April, stands as the blockbuster-style endurance challenge on the UK racing scene, consistently selling out fast. It was created by Cassie Salter, Founder of SUP Fitness: Adventure & Wellbeing, Coach and endurance paddler herself, in […]

The Paddle Skedaddle 2025: The Ultradistance race on protected English waterways

6 Jan 2025

The Paddle Skedaddle 2025: The Ultradistance race on protected English waterways

Get ready for an unforgettable paddling adventure at The Paddle Skedaddle on May 10, 2025, in the breathtaking Norfolk Broads, UK. This ultra-long-distance SUP race, organized by seasoned coach and endurance specialist Martin Rendle, offers two thrilling options: the 26.5km Single Skedaddle and the challenging 53km Double Trouble. Perfect for paddlers of all disciplines—SUP, Prone, […]

The 2025 ICF Stand-Up Paddle Competition Rules: Key Takeaways

3 Jan 2025

The 2025 ICF Stand-Up Paddle Competition Rules: Key Takeaways

As the year drew to a close, the International Canoe Federation (ICF) unveiled its updated competition rule book, set to take effect on 1 January 2025, igniting discussions within the SUP community. Notable provisions sparking debate include the introduction of a one-design hard board mandate for Junior Athletes under 18 (U18) and the broad, non-specific […]

Gerd Weisner on unlocking the potential of the Masters Age Group in SUP racing & push for 60+ inclusion

1 Jan 2025

Gerd Weisner on unlocking the potential of the Masters Age Group in SUP racing & push for 60+ inclusion

Peter Weidert’s, German & ICF World SUP Champion and Light Board Corp Team Rider, unprecedented achievement of three gold medals in the Masters 50+ category at the 2024 ICF Worlds has captured widespread attention. This ties into a recurring debate on social media about SUP inclusivity and the greater recognition of this age group. It […]

Daniel Hasulyo on the SUP racing boom in China, emerging talent & his two weeks of competing

30 Dec 2024

Daniel Hasulyo on the SUP racing boom in China, emerging talent & his two weeks of competing

From coaching to racing arm in arm and paddle in paddle, Daniel Hasulyo, World SUP Champion, Coach, entrepreneur and SUNOVA Team Rider, unlocks an exciting SUP racing scene in China and its large and active paddleboarding communities. Daniel’s account of two weeks of racing is a celebration of high performance, camaraderie and shared passion for […]

How Honu achieves inflatable SUP thinness with a hard paddleboard feel

23 Dec 2024

How Honu achieves inflatable SUP thinness with a hard paddleboard feel

In the recent Honu board review, Mr TotalSUP Mathieu Astier was raving about the rigidity of the Bondi board and its “hardboard-like feel” despite being just 4 inches thick: “Constructed with HONU’s X-woven material and featuring exclusive welded carbon rails, the Bondi truly provides a hardboard-like feel despite being inflatable. This combination of materials and […]

Paddling Paradise: Karl Eugster’s SUP11 Islands Journey in Thailand

23 Dec 2024

Paddling Paradise: Karl Eugster’s SUP11 Islands Journey in Thailand

At 65 years young, Karl Eugster is living proof that the love for stand-up paddling transcends age. Originally from Switzerland, Karl discovered SUP 15 years ago and has since become a dedicated long-distance paddler, competing in iconic events like the SUP11-City Tour and Chattajack31. This year, he took on the SUP11 Islands in Thailand – […]

SUP, Wellness, and Adventure: Experience Rachel Cantore’s Nosara with Stand and Paddle

19 Dec 2024

SUP, Wellness, and Adventure: Experience Rachel Cantore’s Nosara with Stand and Paddle

Meet Rachel Cantore, a passionate SUP athlete, coach, and founder of Stand and Paddle, where she combines her love for the water with her mission to inspire others. Splitting her time between South Carolina, USA and Nosara, Costa Rica, Rachel leads transformative SUP and paddle surf retreats that immerse participants in the sport while promoting […]

Red Paddle Co: Blazing trails with pioneers in inflatable SUP tech & proud B Corp

19 Dec 2024

Red Paddle Co: Blazing trails with pioneers in inflatable SUP tech & proud B Corp

Red Paddle Co, the pioneers of inflatable SUP technology, has been developing some of the most trusted gear on the market with laser-sharp focus on delivering quality that guarantees authentic experience authentic experiences on and off the water. To remain a leader in innovation, the UK brand underscores the need to push boundaries – going […]

Featured Events

Upcoming Events

Name Type Country Date
Saudi SUP Tour Jubail SUP Race Saudi Arabia 17 - 18 Jan 2025
Wintercup Essen 2025 Ocean Racing / Va'a, SUP Race Germany 18 Jan 2025
Asia Pacific SUP Pattaya Championship 2025 SUP Race Thailand 18 - 19 Jan 2025
The Big Chill – Winter Technical Race SUP Race UK 18 Jan 2025
Wintercup Essen SUP Race Germany 18 Jan 2025
SUP Training Camp SUP Camp Costa Rica 20 - 24 Jan 2025
Boot DĂĽsseldorf SUP Race SUP Race Germany 24 - 26 Jan 2025
30th Hanohano Ocean Challenge 2025 Ocean Racing / Va'a, SUP Race USA 25 Jan 2025

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