SUP Race

The International Canoe Federation has modernised its competition rules and released details of a new gold medal for the best performing countries as part of several new initiatives ahead of this year’s stand up paddling world championships in Balatonfured, Hungary. The 2021 ICF SUP World Championships from June 18-20 will build on the incredibly successful […]

Voted “Paddler of the Decade” by SUP Racer in December 2019, Annabel Anderson did dominate SUP racing during an 8 year span the way no other woman athlete did. Since entering the world of SUP racing in 2010, the New Zealander never stopped to fascinate the onlookers winning the most competitive international races year after […]

What “Riding the Rails” means? A SUP’s rails are the sides of a paddleboard extending from the nose to the tail. On the river, we predominantly use inflatable SUPs with rounded rails, measuring from 4.75 to 6 inches in thickness. Learning how to effectively ride and pressure a SUP’s rails allows a river paddler to […]

Today I would like to share with you my top three winter paddling tips. In doing so, I’m assuming you paddle in the winter already. You are capable of checking the weather before you head out, planning your paddle accordingly, and dressing appropriately to prevent hypothermia if you were to fall in. These tips are […]

After seven years of a loyal partnership with Italian watersport company Roberto Ricci Designs, Italian SUP and Windsurf Champion Caterina Stenta is ready to moving on to embrace new challenges under a new sponsor which is yet to be announced. Today she released a video celebrating her long career under the RRD colors along with […]

On February 6th, the new association SUP Suisse has been launched. SUP Suisse will be responsible to organize SUP Swiss Championships and the national SUP team for both the canoe federation (Swiss Canoe) and the surfing association (Swiss Surfing Association). Both federations agreed to work closely together in organizing one Swiss Championship and also developing one national team starting for both […]

Ericeira, Portugal, Thursday 18th February: The APP World Tour is excited to report that it is still on target for a full season in 2021, but at a slightly later start date than anticipated, which will be early August as it stands. The first event is scheduled for the 6th – 8th August, allowing time […]

Hier, la Fédération Française de Surf était en Live sur Facebook et a dévoilé les 7 courses fédérales de la saison 2021. Le calendrier fédéral compte ainsi 5 étapes de la Coupe de France et 2 championnats de France, en version eaux intérieures et milieu maritime. Les 5 Coupes de France : VENDEE GLISS EVENT, […]

February 10th 2021, marks the day that the International Canoe Federation (ICF) and Starboard become Environmental Action Partners. Directing, all disciplines under the International Canoe Federation towards a more environmentally positive pathway. The partnership has ignited as the International Canoe Federation is reinforcing its commitments towards protecting the environment. With a specific focus on protecting […]

La préparation mentale vous connaissez ? Vous en avez certainement déjà entendu parler, mais peu, ou bien vous ne l’avez pas encore mis en pratique. C’est pourtant un acteur majeur pour la performance et le bien être dans la pratique sportive. Nous allons ici vous présenter sous forme de plusieurs articles des outils de base, appliqués au domaine du SUP, […]

Wind, waves, sunshine – a combination that’s absolutely irresistible for my husband Stefan and me. That’s why we jumped at the opportunity go to Tarifa to train with surfski instructor Boyan Zlatarev at the Tarifa Surfski Center Strong winds, as you would expect from a famous windsurf and kite spot, greeted us on our first […]

“After 82 hours, of lugging 30kg packs down the river, in which we felt completely exposed and out of our depth at times it was a pretty special moment to make it to the finish safely, especially after so many setbacks.”  Blackfish Paddles  and SIC Maui Team Rider and two-time World SUP Race Champion Lincoln […]

Agathe Rodier, ambassadrice de la marque Oxbow, s’est installée à Lacanau, l’endroit parfait pour allier son boulot, sa passion pour les sports d’eau ainsi que le cadre de la ville qu’elle apprécie énormément. Aujourd’hui elle nous raconte son parcours qui l’a amené jusqu’au SUP Race, et nous conseille des spots autour de Lacanau pour la pratique […]

Ludovic Teulade, champion de France de SUP et rider professionnel sponsorisé par Oxbow se lance dans une nouvelle aventure de coaching personnalisé. Après des années d’entrainements et de compétitions, Ludovic a aujourd’hui envie de partager ses connaissances afin de préparer au mieux et de faire progresser les rameurs pour leurs futures courses et objectifs. Tout cela […]