SUP 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 […]

The 2026 ICF Stand Up Paddling (SUP) World Championships in Sabaudia, Italy, are on track to become one of the biggest editions in the event’s history. The numbers are already making a statement: more than 400 athletes have registered, with three months still to go before the championships begin. Taking place from 14-18 October and […]

With more than 100 registrations from across Europe, the 9th edition of the Planet Baltic SUP Race is set to become the biggest in the event’s history. Taking place from 5-8 August in Kołobrzeg, Poland, the race will bring together some of Europe’s top SUP talent, with athletes representing leading clubs and development programmes from […]

The Gorge Ultra Distance went all in on SUP – and it delivered. Held on 12 July, the inaugural 17-mile downwind race unfolded in one of the world’s most iconic downwind playgrounds: the Columbia River Gorge. Organisers also introduced a 7-mile Short Course option, opening the event to a wider range of paddlers and giving […]

Planet Baltic SUP Race has become a magnet for young SUP talent from some of Europe’s leading clubs and development programmes – and among the next generation looking to make the transition from flat water to open-sea racing are the Jaroć brothers. The 9th edition of Planet Baltic SUP Race returns from 5-8 August in […]

As SUP foiling began to emerge and then exploded during the COVID era, one question kept coming up for professional SUP athletes: have we lost you to foiling too? With long open-ocean downwind runs becoming possible, SUP foiling quickly opened up a new side of the sport. Fresh off a podium finish at her first […]

Built around athlete feedback and recognised as one of Europe’s most progressive SUP circuits, the 2026 Belgian SUP Tour (BST) founded by Vincent Claeskens, continues to raise the bar with its diverse race formats, welcoming atmosphere and strong community spirit. As the tour enters its decisive second half, the calendar features a packed programme of […]

The second edition of The Eliminator took place on Saturday, 11 July, in Derby, United Kingdom, bringing its unique blend of strategy, endurance and high-pressure racing back to the SUP calendar. Organised by Greg Wingo of Roam Projects and Cassie Salter of SUP Fitness: Wellbeing & Adventure and the creative forces behind endurance events including […]

What keeps stand-up paddling moving forward isn’t just podium finishes – it’s the people behind them. Every new athlete signing tells a story of shared ambition, where a rider’s mindset aligns with a brand’s philosophy. For aspiring paddlers, it’s also an opportunity to dig deeper and understand why elite athletes choose a particular board or […]