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Jim Terrell, the Mastermind Behind Quickblade Paddles – an Inside Scoop of the Business and Brand

7 Apr 2025

Jim Terrell, the Mastermind Behind Quickblade Paddles – an Inside Scoop of the Business and Brand

Quickblade was founded by Jim Terrell, a four-time Olympic paddler and multiple national and international award winner. He began creating the world’s finest competition paddles at the young age of 11 in his father’s garage in Milford, Ohio. Jim is profoundly passionate about hydrodynamics, a passion that has been supported by decades of experience in […]

Elin van der Sar: Light Board Corp’s Young SUP Racer to Watch on the European Circuit

6 Apr 2025

Elin van der Sar: Light Board Corp’s Young SUP Racer to Watch on the European Circuit

The junior division is on the rise, gaining just as much spotlight as the open category, with young SUP athletes hitting the water at increasingly younger ages. What’s driving this shift? A powerful mix of experienced coaches, supportive clubs, and opportunities to travel and compete – often against the very athletes these juniors have grown […]

Watch the 2025 Spring SUP Race LIVE!

4 Apr 2025

Watch the 2025 Spring SUP Race LIVE!

Welcome to the SPRING SUP RACE live stream from Comacchio, Italy! This highly anticipated first big event on the 2025 International SUP Race circuit gathers top international athletes in a stunning setting. More than 350 athletes will battle through Long Distance, Technical Race, and Sprint events, pushing their limits in this early-season showdown. Favorites to […]

Francisco Giusti: Racing, Community Building and Boosting Argentina’s SUP Scene

2 Apr 2025

Francisco Giusti: Racing, Community Building and Boosting Argentina’s SUP Scene

Francisco Giusti, Argentine National Champion and 2x ICF World Vice SUP Champion (Long Distance and Tech Race), has turned his winning streak and determination into remarkable opportunities – securing the dream location for his SUP school, Sup Paraná, and claiming a world championship title. His story is one of balance, conviction, and the essence of what […]

Mastering Greece, Eyeing the World: Nikolaos Malekakis’ Road to National & Championship SUP Titles

29 Mar 2025

Mastering Greece, Eyeing the World: Nikolaos Malekakis’ Road to National & Championship SUP Titles

As the SUP world prepares for an electrifying season kickoff, all eyes will soon be on Agios Nikolaos on SUP (3-4 May), stop #3 on the ICF World Ranking circuit and the Greek National Championships. Amid the excitement, we caught up with Greece’s top young talent and the 2024 ICF Vice World Sprint Champion, 19-year-old […]

Sensational 13.4 km/h – NSP rider Antonio Morillo triumps at the India Paddle Festival

27 Mar 2025

Sensational 13.4 km/h – NSP rider Antonio Morillo triumps at the India Paddle Festival

Antonio Morillo, one of NSP’s top international riders, continues to make waves in the SUP world. Originally from Caños de Meca, Spain, he started with SUP surfing before transitioning to racing at the age of 15. Since joining NSP in 2020, he has been competing at the highest level all over the world. A few weeks […]

Dordogne Intégrale 2025 : anecdotes, défis et conseils avec Morgan Bénard

26 Mar 2025

Dordogne Intégrale 2025 : anecdotes, défis et conseils avec Morgan Bénard

Bloquez la date ! Le 9 mai prochain, la Dordogne Intégrale revient pour une nouvelle édition, avec ses 130km, son lot de défis et ses paysages fantastiques. Et pour ceux qui en veulent encore plus, le Semi-Marathon (21 km) se tiendra la veille, tandis que la Hard-Roque (Castelnaud – Cénac en aller-retour) viendra clôturer le […]

One to Watch: Canary-Born Starboard Rider Noah Diaz is wired to SUP & rip!

25 Mar 2025

One to Watch: Canary-Born Starboard Rider Noah Diaz is wired to SUP & rip!

When you grow up in Gran Canaria with a father who’s a local SUP & surf legend, Coach and the Founder of one of the hottest SUP events in Canary Islands, Gran Canaria PRO – you’re practically wired for the sport, and your blood runs salty. We’ve been following young SUP athlete and Starboard Rider […]

Lake Zürich’s Big Paddle Challenge: a 22KM Adventure for Leisure Paddlers

25 Mar 2025

Lake Zürich’s Big Paddle Challenge: a 22KM Adventure for Leisure Paddlers

Florian Gander, founder of SUPkultur and co-founder of the Swiss Stand-Up Paddle Association, is a key figure in Switzerland’s SUP scene. On June 28, he will host the second edition of the annual Big Paddle Challenge on Lake Zürich, a 22 km non-competitive paddle event designed primarily for leisure paddlers. Unlike traditional SUP races that […]

Green Paddle Race 2025 : le rendez-vous incontournable du SUP race dans l’Ouest vu par Arthur Avranches

24 Mar 2025

Green Paddle Race 2025 : le rendez-vous incontournable du SUP race dans l’Ouest vu par Arthur Avranches

Le 24 mai prochain, la Green Paddle Race revient pour sa cinquième édition au Parc du Loiry à Vertou, sur la Sèvre Nantaise. Cet événement, organisé par le Canoë-Kayak Vertou (CKV), est devenu un rendez-vous incontournable du SUP race dans l’Ouest, mêlant compétition et convivialité dans un cadre naturel privilégié. Au programme : des distances […]

SUNOVA’s Waterwoman: Tarryn King Mastering the Waves and the Racecourse

23 Mar 2025

SUNOVA’s Waterwoman: Tarryn King Mastering the Waves and the Racecourse

Flowing effortlessly across the waves on a longboard or SUP surfboard and charging through the toughest SUP races, few athletes embody versatility like Tarryn King. A true waterwoman, she has conquered both the surf and the racecourse, winning multiple South African longboarding titles while also standing on international podiums in stand-up paddle racing. Competing at […]

Endurance, partage et solidarité : cap sur les 6h de l’Erdre 2025 !

22 Mar 2025

Endurance, partage et solidarité : cap sur les 6h de l’Erdre 2025 !

Chaque année, les 6h de l’Erdre rassemblent passionnés de stand-up paddle et amateurs de défis sur un plan d’eau unique aux portes de Nantes. Plus qu’une course d’endurance, cet événement est un vrai moment de convivialité, à ne pas rater le 5 Avril prochain, sur l’Erdre, sur le plan d’eau de la Jonelière. Gervaise Loirand, […]

Filippo Mercuriali to Debut with his Flying Fish Board at the Spring SUP Race

21 Mar 2025

Filippo Mercuriali to Debut with his Flying Fish Board at the Spring SUP Race

The SUP season is officially underway, and for Italian racer Filippo Mercuriali, it all begins at home. This weekend, the Italian racer kicks off his 2025 campaign at the Spring SUP Race in Comacchio, the first ICF SUP World Ranking event of the year, marking his first official competition aboard his new Flying Fish Freedom […]

The European Surfing Federation Launches the European SUP League

21 Mar 2025

The European Surfing Federation Launches the European SUP League

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 […]