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Japanese Duo Otono Hirata & Shuri Araki Reign Supreme at Seoul SUP Open

8 Jul 2025

Japanese Duo Otono Hirata & Shuri Araki Reign Supreme at Seoul SUP Open

The very 1st edition of the Seoul SUP Open delivered a thrilling spectacle of speed, strategy, and emerging global talent. Set against the vibrant backdrop of the Gangnam district and the towering Lotte World Tower, the event marked a dynamic debut for the APP World Tour in Korea’s capital—and a coming-of-age moment for some of […]

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From Marine to YouTuber: Steve Houser’s SUP Life with Niphean Paddleboards

4 Jul 2025

From Marine to YouTuber: Steve Houser’s SUP Life with Niphean Paddleboards

Steve Houser is a Jersey Shore (New Jersey, USA) native with saltwater in his veins — a lifelong waterman shaped by years of sailing, skateboarding, surfing, and, since 2013, paddleboarding. A Marine Corps veteran and high school history teacher, Steve brings discipline, heart, and humor to everything he does. His passion for SUP began after […]

From the Ring to the River: Lim Sujeong Races at Home in the Seoul SUP Open

3 Jul 2025

From the Ring to the River: Lim Sujeong Races at Home in the Seoul SUP Open

On July 5 & 6, the Han River in the heart of Seoul transforms into a global SUP arena as the APP World Tour lands in Korea’s capital for the first-ever Seoul SUP Open! Among the standout athletes racing on home waters is Sujeong Lim (Lim Sujeong in Korean, where the family name comes first), […]

Belgian SUP Tour (BST) shakes up the Technical Race Championships: New format, fresh talent on display

2 Jul 2025

Belgian SUP Tour (BST) shakes up the Technical Race Championships: New format, fresh talent on display

With the season opener Paddle of the Kempen raising the bar early on, expectations were high heading into the Belgian SUP Tour (BST) 2025 Technical Race Championships, despite the typically unpredictable coastal weather. Spearheaded by the tour’s Founder Vincent Claeskens, a dedicated community builder and elite paddler in his own right with deep knowledge of […]

Polish Junior SUP scene gets a boost: Basssup supports Lena Nowak, 15, excelling in challenging racing formats

1 Jul 2025

Polish Junior SUP scene gets a boost: Basssup supports Lena Nowak, 15, excelling in challenging racing formats

Fifteen-year-old Lena Nowak from KrzyĹĽanowice, Poland, is an emerging talent from the super-strong girl squad at RTW Raciborskie Towarzystwo WioĹ›larskie (RTW RacibĂłrz), proving that the next generation of Polish paddlers is ready to shake up the leaderboard. She found her competitive spark not in training, but in the heat of actual competition, a moment she […]

Light Board Corp’s Selwyn Pritchard, 14, emerges as a breakout talent to watch at the GBSUP National SUP Championships

30 Jun 2025

Light Board Corp’s Selwyn Pritchard, 14, emerges as a breakout talent to watch at the GBSUP National SUP Championships

We love a good shake-up in the SUP world – and the GBSUP National Paddle Racing Series Championships held at the beginning of June, serving as the qualifier for the World Championships, didn’t disappoint. The spotlight definitely shone on 14-year-old Selwyn Pritchard from Makkum, the Netherlands. Selwyn, the U12 Dutch SUP Champion 2022 (Tech, Sprints […]

Inclusive & Global: Czech SUP Nationals Embrace Para, Prone and Internationals

29 Jun 2025

Inclusive & Global: Czech SUP Nationals Embrace Para, Prone and Internationals

Get ready for a unique SUP experience in the heart of Central Europe! On July 18-20, the 2025 Czech National SUP Championships are heading to Lipno, the “South Bohemian Sea,” just 2h30 south of Prague. With rough waters, a sandy beach, and a lively atmosphere, this new venue is set to host the country’s most […]

The Double 10 Challenge explained: Vincent Claeskens breaks down Europe’s new SUP endurance test

28 Jun 2025

The Double 10 Challenge explained: Vincent Claeskens breaks down Europe’s new SUP endurance test

A bold new challenge is hitting the European SUP scene this Summer: The Double 10 Challenge. This pioneering concept in ultra-long-distance racing will be trialled this Summer, combining two of Europe’s most demanding SUP events into one challenge. The concept pairs Les 10 Heures de Vassivière, organised by Christophe Bancelin and the Paddle Vassivière Club […]

GBSUP sparks Summer SUP fever: Four weekends of racing & the return of fan-favourite Beadnell Belta

27 Jun 2025

GBSUP sparks Summer SUP fever: Four weekends of racing & the return of fan-favourite Beadnell Belta

The SUP scene is in for some serious stoke as the GBSUP National Paddle Racing Series is revving up with four back-to-back weekend events, bringing high-octane SUP competition to every corner of the UK! From coastlines and historic city docks to purpose-built watersport venues, this action-packed series has it all. Dubbed the GBSUP Summer Slam, […]

The grit factor: Infinity Speed Freak & 3x World Champ Csillag Kocsis on pressure, staying hungry & high-stakes racing

24 Jun 2025

The grit factor: Infinity Speed Freak & 3x World Champ Csillag Kocsis on pressure, staying hungry & high-stakes racing

Csillag Kocsis’ (Triple World Champion, 1x ISA, 2x ICF, and 8x Hungarian SUP Titleholder) breakout victory at the ISA SUP World Championships didn’t just turn heads – it signalled a shift in women’s SUP racing. From that moment on, one thing has been certain: when Csillag lines up, she’s racing to empty the tank. In […]

Featured Events

Upcoming Events

Name Type Country Date
Forus SUP Race 2025 SUP Race Spain 26 Apr 2025 - 26 Jul 2025
Otter’s Tail Arran UK 12 Jul 2025
Rock 2 Rock Paddle Race 2025 SUP Race USA 13 Jul 2025
Hong Kong SUP Sprint Race SUP Race Hong Kong 13 Jul 2025
2025 Gorge Downwind Champs Downwind, SUP Race USA 14 - 19 Jul 2025
MistrovstvĂ­ ÄŚR v paddleboardingu SUP Race Czech Republic 18 - 20 Jul 2025
Molokai sur Léman 2025 SUP Race Switzerland 19 Jul 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

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