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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

When Starboard announced Shuri Araki as the newest member of its Dream Team at the beginning of the year, the SUP world took notice. At just 20 years old, the Okinawan has already amassed eight senior World Championship titles – six ISA and two ICF – and remarkably, he has never raced in the junior division. […]

Over the past months, we’ve been sharing updates from the young riders of RTW Racibórz – one of the fastest-rising junior SUP teams on the international racing scene – now training and competing on new custom boards from BassSUP. A long-time supporter of both the team and the growth of the sport in Poland, Basssup is […]

Stats – especially when it comes to speed – have a way of firing up the SUP community. And Light Board Corp is right at the centre of that conversation. The makers behind the PARADOXA race board, organisers of the SUP Alps Trophy series, and one of the calendar’s most talked-about events, the Lake Rocks […]

As the European SUP League (ESL) circuit heads to southern Italy, Lido Gandoli in Marina di Leporano will host three days of top-level stand-up paddle racing from 1-3 May. Set against the stunning backdrop of the Ionian Sea, the event will feature over €7,000 in prize money and bring together some of Europe’s best athletes. […]

The Starboard rider from Port Adriano, Mallorca, has been moving steadily up the international ranks since his 2021 junior world title, and  broke through at the highest senior level in 2025, winning the Open Men’s technical world title at the ICF Worlds in Abu Dhabi and taking silver in long distance. In a Spanish team that […]

Kicking off the new season with momentum, Light Board Corp – pioneers of hollow board construction and ongoing organisers of the SUP Alps Trophy series, featuring the highly hyped Lake Rocks Festival stop – has moved fast to lock in key dates for 2026. This makes it easy for athletes and SUP enthusiasts alike to […]

Paddling across Italy’s diverse waterways requires preparation, awareness, and a deep connection with the environment. From the alpine beauty of Lake Garda to open-ocean sessions abroad, Nicola Volani relies on Paddle Logger to stay safe, track performance, and plan each adventure with confidence. In this interview, they share how the app has become an essential […]

With hard-board demo opportunities still limited, Yster SUP’s recent move into the French comes as very welcome news for paddlers. Yster SUP, a Swedish brand based in Malmö, is known for its focus on design and performance, and a proven track record in some of the toughest ultra-endurance races, including the legendary Yukon 1000, Last […]

With six world titles collected across the ISA World Championships in El Salvador and the ICF World Championships in Abu Dhabi, NSP enters 2026 with one clear message: purposeful evolution works! Not reinvention. Not marketing hype. Just athlete-driven refinement, tested under the pressure of real racing, and validated on podiums around the world. Across both World […]

Avec un nombre limité de centres de test proposant des démonstrations de planches rigides, le lancement prochain mettant en avant le matériel Yster SUP est une bonne nouvelle. Yster SUP, marque suédoise basée à Malmö, est reconnue pour son accent sur le design et la performance, ainsi que pour son expérience éprouvée dans certaines des […]

Starboard has shown us over the years that new launches usually come with a clear shift in direction. This time, the hints were subtle but noticeable – a hybrid dugout outline appearing in early previews, a few prototype shots circulating, and one question quietly surfacing among paddlers: are we done with blue? The sneak peeks […]