Mathieu Astier

The European Surfing Federation, in collaboration with national federations, has announced the launch of the European SUP League (ESL), a new Stand Up Paddle racing circuit set to begin in 2025. The league aims to provide a structured competition framework across multiple countries, with the goal of enhancing athlete participation, event organization, and overall visibility […]

For its 10th anniversary, Agios Nikolaos on SUP returns as a premier international SUP event, set for May 3-4, 2025, as stop #3 of the ICF World Ranking circuit. But this year, there’s more—athletes can double the experience by racing in nearby Sitia on May 1-2, for another ICF event, making this a four-day SUP […]

Figure incontournable du monde nautique, Alain Pichavant a marqué l’histoire du windsurf avant de se tourner vers l’organisation d’événements majeurs, dont le Nautic Paddle à Paris. Après une carrière riche en aventures et en innovations, il revient avec un projet audacieux : la toute première édition des 24 Heures de Saint-Malo, une course d’endurance en […]

The International Canoe Federation (ICF) has finalized the locations and dates for this year’s Stand Up Paddling World Ranking Series. Four key events will take place across Europe, offering ranking points that will play a crucial role in the lead-up to the 2025 ICF SUP World Championships in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The competition […]

Manuel Simoncelli is the coach of the Spanish SUP team, the reigning World and European  and co-owner of Mar Balear SUP, a pioneering school based in Port Adriano, Mallorca. Known for its groundbreaking work in training young SUP racers for over 10 years, the club has produced several world champions, including Laura Quetglas, Duna Gordillo, […]

La Fédération Française de Surf (FFS) et la Commission nationale SUP Race dévoilent le calendrier prévisionnel des compétitions fédérales Open de France de stand up paddle race et para stand up paddle race pour la saison 2025. Cette année seulement quatre étapes sont au programme. Pour rappel, le circuit Open de France constitue une voie […]

En 2025, un tout nouvel événement va voir le jour en région parisienne : le Gliss & Van Paris Show, un salon en plein air dédié à la glisse, à la van life et à la mobilité électrique. Ce concept innovant, qui mêle exhibitions, compétition et networking, est porté par une équipe de passionnés, dont […]

British SUP Race Circuit GBSUP is set to introduce an exciting new addition to its 2025 National Series: the Starboard Airline Cup. Following a successful trial at the end of the 2024 season, this new competition—made possible through GBSUP’s partnership with Starboard SUP UK—aims to provide a dynamic and competitive platform for paddlers using Starboard’s […]

In recent years, the Belgian SUP Tour (BST) has become a key player in the European stand-up paddleboarding scene, offering a dynamic mix of events that cater to elite athletes, amateurs, and young paddlers alike. For its founder, Vincent Claeskens, 2024 marked a year of transition and growth, with a streamlined calendar, expanded inclusivity, and […]

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 […]

The 2024 Gran Canaria Pro-Am by APP World Tour, delivered a week of thrilling action, historic victories, and unforgettable performances in Gran Canaria. Argentina’s Lucia “Luchy” Cosoleto claimed her maiden Performance SUP World Title with a dominant showing, while Japan’s Taka Inoue overcame a star-studded field to secure his first Performance SUP World Championship crown. […]