Mathieu Astier

Introducing Joan García Valero, the newest Spanish recruit for SIC Maui. Hailing from the coastal town of El Campello in Alicante, Joan’s journey into SUP began at the age of ten. Formerly a dedicated surfer, his transition to SUP was seamless, driven by a passion for the sea. Under the mentorship of coaches like Daniel […]

Wind and Victory Challenge: Recap of the Belgian Ultra Long Distance Stand Up Paddle Championships In the picturesque setting of Steneke, Belgium, the first stage of the 2024 Belgian SUP Tour unfolded this weekend: the formidable Belgian Ultra Long Distance (ULD) Championships, spanning an epic distance of 42 kilometers, equivalent to the length of an […]

In the realm of adventure seekers, Patrick Cruywagen stands as a beacon of exploration and endurance. With a background that intertwines military service and journalism, Patrick’s journey has taken him across continents, from gorilla trekking to covering events like the Dakar Rally. An avid runner and outdoor enthusiast, he found a new passion in stand-up […]

Danish International SUP Racer Christian Andersen – also known as Polar Bear – raced the India Paddle Festival, a pre-season APP World Tour event, on a brand new inflatable race board from NSP and managed to finish with two second places, in both the 9 km Long Distance and the 300-meter Sprint race. This outstanding […]

Carsten Linnet Sørensen, a pivotal figure within the Danish Surf & SUP Federation, has been deeply immersed in Denmark’s SUP scene since 2012. His journey from competitor to organizer showcases a passion for fostering the sport’s growth. Spearheading the Danish SUP Tour, Carsten orchestrates a series of races spanning diverse water conditions across Denmark. With […]

In a poignant 10-minute film documenting his 81 km crossing completed as a tribute to his late father, 2023 European Sprint champion Tomas Lacerda takes us with him on a deeply personal odyssey, both physically and emotionally. In “Paddling for Life”, Tomas grapples with the profound loss of his father, and channels his grief and […]

C’est la période des nouveautés chez SIC MAUI ! Suite au lancement de la toute nouvelle planche haute-performance all-water, la SIC MAUI RST, voici la RS Dragon Fly ou RS DF de SIC Maui dévoilée comme la dernière innovation de leur gamme, promettant une fusion de performance, de durabilité et d’accessibilité. Fabriquée selon la technologie […]

Sur les vagues azur de la Méditerranée, le Paddle Raid 2024 se prépare. Entre Calvi et Saint-Raphaël, une aventure de 190 kilomètres mêlant défi sportif et générosité se dessine, orchestrée par Jean-Philippe Girardin, le Président du club EGE basé à Saint-Raphaël. Au-delà de la compétition, cet événement caritatif soutient Le Chant des Dauphins, une association […]

Fort du succès qu’avait rencontré la première édition l’an dernier, les organisateurs Yannick Bouillon et Pierre-Alain De Bois, respectivement président et trésorier de l’US Changé 53 SUP, ont décidé de remettre le couvert en 2024. Et ils ont eu raison : cette édition de la May’SUP Race 2024 (on prononce “May” comme “Mayenne”) a tenu toutes […]

In a thrilling announcement on his personal website and social media pages that is sending waves through the SUP Racing world, 17 year-old Shuri “Shrimpy” Araki, renowned for winning 4 ISA World Titles in the last two years as well as for being the youngest ever racer to be crowned a world champion, has revealed […]