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Ultra Long Distance

Ultra Long Distance paddling has been one of the fastest-growing trends in SUP Race over the past few years! From ULD racing to river expeditions and ocean crossings, nowadays thousands of experienced stand up paddlers enjoy huge endurance tests on a stand up paddle board around the globe!

Paolo Marconi claims SUP victory & new course record at the International Ivan Patzaichin Canoe Marathon in Romania

27 May 2026

Paolo Marconi claims SUP victory & new course record at the International Ivan Patzaichin Canoe Marathon in Romania

The second edition of the International Ivan Patzaichin Canoe Marathon – powered by Orange Romania – has officially wrapped up in Tulcea, Romania, bringing together canoe, kayak, and SUP athletes for a spectacular 45km journey through the heart of the Danube Delta. More than just a race, the event once again served as a living […]

‘This isn’t just my challenge – it’s ours’: Rylee Walker’s ‘Against All Odds: A Crossing for Cystic Fibrosis’ premieres this May

24 Apr 2026

‘This isn’t just my challenge – it’s ours’: Rylee Walker’s ‘Against All Odds: A Crossing for Cystic Fibrosis’ premieres this May

In our last interview, what struck me most was something Rylee Walker, endurance paddler and Cystic Fibrosis advocate, said: “One of the biggest challenges I continue to face is the constant question: ‘Is what I’m doing enough?” It’s a question many of us grapple with – it can either unsettle us and make us fold […]

“Through Adventure, We Live”: David Haze aka Nomadic Paddler takes on the Great Mediterranean Paddle with Yster SUP

20 Apr 2026

“Through Adventure, We Live”: David Haze aka Nomadic Paddler takes on the Great Mediterranean Paddle with Yster SUP

With ultra-endurance and adventure paddlers, what interests us most is digging deeper  – in hope of uncovering the core why. The pull towards untouched places, the level of difficulty, the solitude and the cause that drives these challenges – whether environmental activism, specific charity or something more personal. David Haze – aka Nomadic Paddler – […]

How Ansis Dobelis turned Latvia’s SUP King Marathon – Salaca 100 into a paddling festival for all

13 Apr 2026

How Ansis Dobelis turned Latvia’s SUP King Marathon – Salaca 100 into a paddling festival for all

What started as an ambitious idea is quickly becoming one of the Baltic region’s most talked-about SUP events. At the centre of it is Ansis Dobelis – Founder of Supfit.lv and Co-Creator of the SUP King Marathon – Salaca 100 – a challenge that has rapidly built momentum, already attracting over 100 registered paddlers. Launched […]

“Your limits aren’t fixed”: Alex Zowacki to take on a 100‑miler ahead of his relay Crossing for Cystic Fibrosis

9 Apr 2026

“Your limits aren’t fixed”: Alex Zowacki to take on a 100‑miler ahead of his relay Crossing for Cystic Fibrosis

There are SUP stories I come across, often by chance, or through a kind of serendipity, that expand my understanding of the sport I write about. There’s also a distinctive trait in endurance and ultra-endurance athletes: a willingness to go deeper, to become vulnerable and to openly share the motivations behind some of the toughest […]

‘Cathartic mix of euphoria & endurance at the edge’: Borneo SUP Marathon sets a new standard for open water racing in Asia

31 Mar 2026

‘Cathartic mix of euphoria & endurance at the edge’: Borneo SUP Marathon sets a new standard for open water racing in Asia

Living up to its tagline, both athletes from across the globe and organisers WENT LONG IN BORNEO. From 27 – 29 March 2026, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah made history, hosting Malaysia’s first-ever long-distance SUP race – Borneo International Stand-Up Paddle Marathon (BISM) – on the waters of the South China Sea. With paddlers flying in from […]

“Don’t fear the 100”: Ilze Ozolina on the challenge & beauty of Latvia’s SUP King Marathon – Salaca 100

27 Mar 2026

“Don’t fear the 100”: Ilze Ozolina on the challenge & beauty of Latvia’s SUP King Marathon – Salaca 100

When covering long-distance races and endurance challenges, the goal is often to get to the core of why athletes choose the tougher, more extreme side of the sport. What stood out while working on the story with Ilze Ozolina was not just the physical challenge, but the meditative aspect of long-distance paddling. As she puts […]

Borneo International SUP Marathon (BISM) heats up with Daniel Hasulyo in the mix

3 Mar 2026

Borneo International SUP Marathon (BISM) heats up with Daniel Hasulyo in the mix

As international names continue to be confirmed for the Borneo International Stand-Up Paddle Marathon (BISM), we caught up with Event Director Benjamin Golimbi and Managing Partner at Borneo Escapade Tours to discuss the growing momentum behind what is shaping up to be a landmark event for the region. From 27-29 March 2026, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah […]

The Origins of the SUP 11 City Tour or How Anne-Marie Reichmann Started It All

10 Feb 2026

The Origins of the SUP 11 City Tour or How Anne-Marie Reichmann Started It All

Before the SUP 11 City Tour became one of the most legendary Stand Up Paddle races, there was a quiet, almost forgotten chapter that few people know. In 2008, long before start lines, live tracking or international podium battles, Anne-Marie Reichmann-Totah paddled the entire 11 Cities route alone. No race. No crowd. Just a board, the […]

Borneo International SUP Marathon (BISM) debuts this March: Interview with Founder Nick Boura

27 Jan 2026

Borneo International SUP Marathon (BISM) debuts this March: Interview with Founder Nick Boura

Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, is set to make history as it hosts Malaysia’s very first long-distance Stand-Up Paddling (SUP) race – the inaugural Borneo International Stand-Up Paddle (BISM) Marathon. Taking place from 27 to 29 March 2026, this landmark event promises to bring together paddlers from across the region and world for a weekend of competition, […]

John Batson: The Last Paddler Standing… and the endurance titan SUP racing needs

18 Dec 2025

John Batson: The Last Paddler Standing… and the endurance titan SUP racing needs

In 2024, many looked beyond the headline that read “the race won” when John Batson – the Flying Fish Board Co. rider, waterman with a background in windsurfing and kayak coaching and an accomplished endurance racer with podiums at events such as Chattajack, the Carolina Cup, and the Goat Boater Race Series – missed the […]

Double the power, double the glory: Inside Alison & Allistair’s Tandem SUP 11-City Tour success

15 Oct 2025

Double the power, double the glory: Inside Alison & Allistair’s Tandem SUP 11-City Tour success

Allistair Swinsco and Alison Rennie are in their 50s and absolutely shredding – so what’s our excuse? Hailing from Loch SUP in Scotland, this seasoned endurance paddling duo continues to impress the SUP world with their grit, humour and unmistakable team spirit. Fresh off smashing the SUP 11-City Tour, they didn’t just participate, they dominated. Competing […]

29 hours. 220km. Non-stop: Marco Teodosio’s SUP 11-Tour City Tour dream realised

13 Sep 2025

29 hours. 220km. Non-stop: Marco Teodosio’s SUP 11-Tour City Tour dream realised

At 41, Marco Teodosio divides his time between the waves of Foz do Arelho, Portugal, and the canals of Amersfoort, Netherlands, where he coaches at Lakeside SUP, sharing his knowledge and training the next generation of paddlers. Once a surfer turned ultra endurance SUP racer, Marco swapped crowded breaks for endless waterways—and thanks to the […]

Lindsay LeBlanc Dominates the 2025 Crossing for Cystic Fibrosis – Overcoming Challenges and Elevating Awareness

14 Aug 2025

Lindsay LeBlanc Dominates the 2025 Crossing for Cystic Fibrosis – Overcoming Challenges and Elevating Awareness

This year the Crossing for Cystic Fibrosis was no easy feat. Not only do paddlers have to paddle 80 miles from Bimini in the Bahamas, to Lake Worth in Florida, they also have to navigate paddling through the dark, and rough waters. Those challenges did not seem to deter Lindsay LeBlanc from paddling hard, and […]

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