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Race to the Jungle 2026: Cassie Salter expands her long-distance SUP vision to Thailand

20 Feb 2026

Race to the Jungle 2026: Cassie Salter expands her long-distance SUP vision to Thailand

For those looking to expand their SUP and racing experience, registrations have just opened for an exciting event. Created by Cassie Salter – founder and coach at SUP Fitness: Wellbeing & Adventure and the mastermind behind Race to the Castle — she now adds Race to the Jungle, held on 12-13 December, to her roster. […]

Santa Cruz Paddlefest 2026: Infinity returns to Steamer Lane as SUP surfing sponsor

16 Feb 2026

Santa Cruz Paddlefest 2026: Infinity returns to Steamer Lane as SUP surfing sponsor

Infinity SUP returns to Santa Cruz Paddlefest 2026 (27-29 March) as the official SUP surfing division sponsor, continuing their tradition of showing up strong both at the start line and in the break. The longest-running paddle surf competition on the planet, Santa Cruz Paddlefest has been setting the standard since 1985. Its iconic venue, Steamer […]

Tommaso Pampinella joins SIC Maui: A decade of racing, set for the next challenge

14 Feb 2026

Tommaso Pampinella joins SIC Maui: A decade of racing, set for the next challenge

One of Italy’s most versatile pro SUP & surf athletes, all-round waterman and Coach, Tommaso Pampinella, is now celebrating a decade of competitive racing. Signing with SIC Maui marks a full circle for the athlete, who has firmly stepped into the world of ocean endurance racing. With an impressive roster of ocean events under his […]

“Pressure is a privilege”: Mariecarmen Rivera on racing in a stacked field, progress & touring with Infinity

13 Feb 2026

“Pressure is a privilege”: Mariecarmen Rivera on racing in a stacked field, progress & touring with Infinity

Mariecarmen Rivera burst onto the scene with incredible power and hasn’t let go since. Her focus and explosiveness demand attention every time she steps on the start line. A triple gold performance (Sprint, Technical, and Distance) at the ICF World SUP Championships stunned the community, backed up immediately at the ISA World SUP Championships with Sprint […]

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 […]

Light Board Corp welcomes 17-year-old Oscar Schönwald to its 2026 squad

9 Feb 2026

Light Board Corp welcomes 17-year-old Oscar Schönwald to its 2026 squad

Light Board Corp – the brand behind the PARADOXA board, SUP Alps Trophy race series and one of the most talked-about events on the calendar, the Lake Rocks Festival — continues to champion age diversity within the sport. With a multifaceted squad and a growing roster of high-profile events, the brand proves that the future […]

Fast track & legacy: Inside the 2026 Youth Pool SUP Challenge with Co-Founder Szabolcs Fodor & speed ace Filippo Mercuriali

5 Feb 2026

Fast track & legacy: Inside the 2026 Youth Pool SUP Challenge with Co-Founder Szabolcs Fodor & speed ace Filippo Mercuriali

The Hungarian Canoe Federation (Magyar Kajak-Kenu Szövetség), together with SUP Race Hungary Club and Fodor Rafting, successfully hosted the International Youth Pool SUP Challenge in Sukoró, Hungary, from 30 January to 1 February 2026. The event took place at the Katalin Kovács National Kayak-Canoe Academy, a modern, world-class sports complex designed for canoeing, rowing, and multi-sport […]

SUP 11 Islands Adventure 2026: Dates announced as paddlers reflect

1 Feb 2026

SUP 11 Islands Adventure 2026: Dates announced as paddlers reflect

New dates have been announced and registrations are now open for SUP11 Islands (SUP11 X) – Koh Chang, Thailand, taking place from 30 November to 7 December 2026. Inspired by the iconic SUP 11-City Tour in the Netherlands, SUP11 X was created by Ritske Merkus and Marije Elgersma with a clear mission: to make multi-day […]

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, […]

Light Board Corp’s Gerd Weisner on new PARADOXA designs, SUP Alps Trophy 2026 race calendar & team momentum

2 Jan 2026

Light Board Corp’s Gerd Weisner on new PARADOXA designs, SUP Alps Trophy 2026 race calendar & team momentum

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 […]

The power of SUPport: Basssup’s impact on the Polish Junior SUP Team & the road ahead with RTW Racibórz Coach Mariusz Miczek

23 Dec 2025

The power of SUPport: Basssup’s impact on the Polish Junior SUP Team & the road ahead with RTW Racibórz Coach Mariusz Miczek

To capture the ongoing growth of the Polish SUP scene, Basssup – premium SUP brand launched in 2016 by founders Jędrzej Klafkowski and Małgosia Majda – has played a key role in Poland’s SUP development from the very start. Jędrzej, who also leads the SUP committee at the Polish Surfing Association (Polski Związek Surfingu), is […]

Susanne Lier’s 2026 global SUP camp line-up: Committed to developing complete paddlers with cross-discipline ocean training

22 Dec 2025

Susanne Lier’s 2026 global SUP camp line-up: Committed to developing complete paddlers with cross-discipline ocean training

There are SUP conversations that stick with you – those that intuitively reveal the direction the sport is headed. Catching up with Susanne Lier, 4x World SUP Champion, elite athlete, Coach, and SUNOVA Team Rider, has always offered nothing short of philosophical depth and insider insight into our sport – and the timing couldn’t be […]

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 […]

Paddler Logger Places ft Nicola Volani, Lake Garda, Italy

18 Dec 2025

Paddler Logger Places ft Nicola Volani, Lake Garda, Italy

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 […]