Anna Nadolna

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 […]

“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 […]

The 9th edition of Planet Baltic, the country’s longest-running ocean SUP race and one of the few remaining major sea-racing events in Northern Europe, wrapped up last week – but its ripple effect is still being felt across the SUP community. Outstanding images and footage continue to flood social media, alongside personal accounts from athletes […]

What began more than a decade ago as a grassroots race organised by a passionate local crew has grown into one of Europe’s largest SUP gatherings. Now, the SUP Race Lignano is entering a new chapter. On 12-13 September 2026, Lignano’s long-standing SUP tradition will take another significant step forward as both the Technical Race […]

For Isla Cristina, hosting the next stop of the European SUP League on 5-6 September is about more than simply staging an international race. It is an opportunity to showcase a town where the sea is deeply woven into its identity – and to introduce a new generation of paddlers to the next level of […]

The 2026 ICF SUP World Championships (14-18 October) are shaping up to be record-breaking – not only in terms of participation, but also in the depth of competition. Nowhere is that more evident than in the junior ranks, where a new generation of talent is beginning to make the transition into the Open division. The […]

We’re about to head into the second half of the SUP racing season, but with summer in full swing, there’s another side of the sport that’s impossible to ignore. Lakes, rivers and coastlines are packed with people enjoying stand-up paddleboarding – whether it’s a family day out, a first paddle, a touring adventure or simply […]