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A shared vision for SUP adventure: Race to the Jungle partners with SUNOVA – Interview with Cassie Salter and Dylan Burger

5 Jun 2026

A shared vision for SUP adventure: Race to the Jungle partners with SUNOVA – Interview with Cassie Salter and Dylan Burger

Race to the Jungle, taking place on 12 – 13 December, is already gaining traction with organisers announcing a new partnership with SUNOVA. Created by Cassie Salter – Founder and Coach at SUP Fitness: Wellbeing & Adventure and the force behind the bestselling Race to the Castle series, the event brings a fresh twist to endurance paddling […]

‘Toughest yet’: SUP King Marathon – Salaca 100 draws 200+ paddlers from 9 nations as 2027 date is confirmed

3 Jun 2026

‘Toughest yet’: SUP King Marathon – Salaca 100 draws 200+ paddlers from 9 nations as 2027 date is confirmed

The third edition of the SUP King Marathon – Salaca 100 concluded this weekend, once again showcasing why the Latvian endurance event has become one of the most distinctive races on the European paddling calendar. Images and videos shared across social media captured the determination, camaraderie and adventure that define this unique challenge. Since its […]

Darren Cox to attempt 35km Ireland-to-Scotland Channel Crossing

1 Jun 2026

Darren Cox to attempt 35km Ireland-to-Scotland Channel Crossing

The beauty of stand-up paddleboarding is that every paddler gets to choose their own path. Increasingly, recreational paddlers are discovering a passion for pushing their limits, progressing into long-distance events, endurance racing and some of the most demanding challenges the sport has to offer. For many, the ultimate test is not against fellow competitors, but […]

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 […]

‘All in from the first stroke’: Sergio Cantoral targets European SUP League double header in Switzerland & Poland

26 May 2026

‘All in from the first stroke’: Sergio Cantoral targets European SUP League double header in Switzerland & Poland

The 2026 season is shaping up to be a breakthrough year for Sergio Cantoral. Following his signing with the NSP Team, the 21-year-old Spanish Champion has continued to build momentum with standout performances across the European circuit. Training with Club Deportivo Parres – one of Europe’s most successful SUP development programmes – Sergio heads into […]

European SUP League stop #4 lands at Odra SUP Cup – Mariusz Miczek on a key moment for Polish racing

24 May 2026

European SUP League stop #4 lands at Odra SUP Cup – Mariusz Miczek on a key moment for Polish racing

Now in its 7th edition, the Odra SUP Cup has established itself as one of Poland’s leading SUP races, and in 2026 the event takes another major step forward by officially joining the European SUP League (ESL) calendar as Stop #4 of the season. Taking place from 26 – 28 June 2026 in Rybnik, Poland, […]

Big Paddle Festival takes over Lake Zürich: A racing-meets-community weekend at European SUP League Stop #3 | Interview with Florian Gander

21 May 2026

Big Paddle Festival takes over Lake Zürich: A racing-meets-community weekend at European SUP League Stop #3 | Interview with Florian Gander

Lake Zürich has developed into a vibrant centre for watersports – a true hub framed by breathtaking alpine scenery and a rising stage for high-performance paddling. It has also emerged as a foiling and pump-foiling hotspot, where Jérôme Baudoux completed the full 22 km crossing non-stop in an extraordinary 1 hour and 44 minutes. This […]

BassSUP drops 2026 hard board line – Exclusive look at shaper Jędrzej Klafkowski’s craft

21 May 2026

BassSUP drops 2026 hard board line – Exclusive look at shaper Jędrzej Klafkowski’s craft

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 […]

One of SUP racing’s biggest returns starts in Hood River: Connor Baxter is back, aiming for the ICF Worlds

19 May 2026

One of SUP racing’s biggest returns starts in Hood River: Connor Baxter is back, aiming for the ICF Worlds

Fresh off his appearance on LENNY BROS – the podcast hosted by Kai and Ridge Lenny – Connor Baxter opened up about the mindset behind dominating a sport for over a decade, while reflecting on the many transitions shaping this next chapter of his life: from a global SUP-erstar to fatherhood and becoming a Maui […]

WATCH THE LAKE ROCKS FESTIVAL 2026 LIVE!

16 May 2026

WATCH THE LAKE ROCKS FESTIVAL 2026 LIVE!

As the SUP ALPS TROPHY / Paddelstadt Lake Rocks Festival returns to the stunning waters of Faaker See in Carinthia, Austria, get ready to watch all the action unfold LIVE from one of the most exciting weekends in stand up paddling. Taking place from 29 May – 1 June 2026, this iconic event is not […]

ICF SUP World Cup & SUPER Festival 2026: Big racing, coastal vibes and full SUP immersion – Interview with Brendon Prince

15 May 2026

ICF SUP World Cup & SUPER Festival 2026: Big racing, coastal vibes and full SUP immersion – Interview with Brendon Prince

In 2023, Brendon Prince, extreme adventurer, water safety & ‘blue mind’ crusader, World Record holder (8 WR to date!), set out to establish an international SUP event in the UK, driven by a simple premise: that young athletes needed a pathway, and the sport needed ambition on home waters. What followed was a rapid and […]

29th Key West Paddle Classic went full send – 2027 date confirmed, SUP athletes react

13 May 2026

29th Key West Paddle Classic went full send – 2027 date confirmed, SUP athletes react

The 29th edition of the Key West Paddle Classic brought by Florida Keys Waterman Company wrapped up with a bang, delivering another unforgettable chapter for the longest-running paddleboarding and paddle sport event on the U.S. East Coast. Held on 9 May, the iconic 12-mile waterman challenge once again proved the enduring pull of a true […]

Big vision, Big names: Inaugural SUP-only Gorge Ultra Distance 2026 is already catching wind – Interview with Bodie Von Allmen

11 May 2026

Big vision, Big names: Inaugural SUP-only Gorge Ultra Distance 2026 is already catching wind – Interview with Bodie Von Allmen

The SUP calendar has never been more dynamic – but every so often, an event comes along that places stand-up paddling firmly and unapologetically at the heart of the experience. That’s exactly the vision behind the inaugural Gorge Ultra Distance, a 17-mile endurance challenge held on 12 July and set against one of the world’s […]

How Kirsten Marina Lefeldt helped shape Chicago into a SUP social and racing destination

11 May 2026

How Kirsten Marina Lefeldt helped shape Chicago into a SUP social and racing destination

Born in Germany and now deeply rooted in Chicago, Kirsten Marina Lefeldt has built a life around the water – and a reputation as one of the most dynamic figures in the SUP scene. Coach, pro racer and adventure mentor, Kirsten’s journey into stand-up paddling started almost by chance: a spontaneous first try on a […]