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ICF SUP Worlds 2025 – Mariecarmen Rivera’s Triumph and other Standout Performances

7 Nov 2025

ICF SUP Worlds 2025 – Mariecarmen Rivera’s Triumph and other Standout Performances

After five intense days under the blazing Abu Dhabi sun, the 2025 ICF SUP World Championships came to a close with a mix of sweat, emotion, and history being written on the shimmering waters of Hudayriyat Island. As the event speaker alongside my co-commentator Rob, I had the privilege of living every thrilling moment — […]

2025 ICF SUP Worlds: Results and Highlights

28 Oct 2025

2025 ICF SUP Worlds: Results and Highlights

Welcome to the dedicated 2025 ICF SUP Worlds page! The 2025 ICF Stand-Up Paddleboarding World Championships are making history in Abu Dhabi from 29 October – 2 November, as the UAE hosts the event for the very first time. TotalSUP, the official media partner, is bringing you all the latest updates from this landmark championship […]

Touchdown in Abu Dhabi: Light Board Corp lands with a heavy-hitting team & gear at the ICF SUP Worlds

28 Oct 2025

Touchdown in Abu Dhabi: Light Board Corp lands with a heavy-hitting team & gear at the ICF SUP Worlds

The Light Board Corp squad is already warming up in Abu Dhabi, setting the tone for what promises to be an unforgettable week of racing. Reported by Planet Canoe, over 460 paddlers from 54 nations have gathered in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, for the 2025 International Canoe Federation Stand Up Paddling World Championships – […]

Kateřina Trdlová – The Silent World Champion Who Appeared Out of Nowhere

27 Oct 2025

Kateřina Trdlová – The Silent World Champion Who Appeared Out of Nowhere

As the 2025 ICF SUP World Championships begin this week in Abu Dhabi, one inspiring paddler will be watching from afar. Kateřina Trdlová, from Czechia, will not be on the start line this time, but her story from last year’s Worlds in Sarasota still deserves to be told. In 2024, she claimed gold in the […]

From Sarasota to Abu Dhabi: Who will be racing for glory at the 2025 ICF SUP Worlds?

26 Oct 2025

From Sarasota to Abu Dhabi: Who will be racing for glory at the 2025 ICF SUP Worlds?

Four hundred and seven athletes are now registered for the 2025 ICF SUP World Championships, set to take place in Abu Dhabi from October 29 to November 2. The stage is set for a very competitive edition, bringing together returning world champions and rising stars. After last year’s thrilling showdown in Sarasota, Florida, USA, all […]

Warm Winter, Global Vibes: Hungary’s Youth Pool SUP Challenge Grows International

23 Oct 2025

Warm Winter, Global Vibes: Hungary’s Youth Pool SUP Challenge Grows International

From January 30 to February 1, 2026, Hungary will host the 8th edition of the Youth Pool SUP Challenge — an indoor paddling event unlike any other. Organized by Szabolcs Fodor and his team, this year’s edition takes a bold step forward with international ambitions and €6,000 in prize money for the Open categories. Blending […]

Les Résultats du Championnat de France de SUP Race 2025

19 Oct 2025

Les Résultats du Championnat de France de SUP Race 2025

Face à l’île de Ré, la station balnéaire de La Tranche-sur-Mer accueille les Championnats de France de SUP Race 2025, rassemblant 80 athlètes venus de tout l’Hexagone pour trois jours de compétition intense. Au programme : Longue distance le samedi, Technical Race le dimanche et Sprints le lundi, trois formats exigeants qui mettront à l’épreuve […]

Basssup powers the Polish Team’s push at the ISA World SUP Championships in El Salvador

17 Oct 2025

Basssup powers the Polish Team’s push at the ISA World SUP Championships in El Salvador

Basssup, the premium Polish watersport brand launched in 2016 as an inflatable SUP board company, has been a fundamental part of building the country’s SUP scene from its very beginning. So, it felt only natural for them to get involved in supporting and developing young SUP athletes. They’ve been equipping the youth with high-performance, custom-made […]

L’équipe de France prête à reconquérir le monde au Salvador !

16 Oct 2025

L’équipe de France prête à reconquérir le monde au Salvador !

La Fédération française de surf vient de lever le voile sur la composition de l’équipe de France pour les Championnats du monde ISA de SUP et Paddleboard, qui se tiendront du 10 au 15 novembre 2025 au Salvador. Après l’annonce surprise de l’ISA il y a quinze jours, les Bleus se préparent à défendre leurs […]

What is the difference between the Freedom and Freedom Pro? Flying Fish Board Co Explains!

16 Oct 2025

What is the difference between the Freedom and Freedom Pro? Flying Fish Board Co Explains!

For stand-up paddle boarders who obsess over feel, flow, and performance, the Freedom and Freedom Pro from Flying Fish Board Co. offer two finely tuned options built for serious paddling. At first glance, they share the same top-tier speed and glide—but under your feet, the differences are clear. The Freedom delivers unmatched stability and tracking […]

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 […]

A Deep Dive into 2025 with SIC Maui Team Rider Seychelle

14 Oct 2025

A Deep Dive into 2025 with SIC Maui Team Rider Seychelle

SIC Global Team Rider, Seychelle is a renowned world champion stand-up paddling athlete from Melbourne, Florida, celebrated for her exceptional racing performance and dedication to the sport. Over her remarkable career, she has competed at the highest levels, epitomizing resilience and passion. Beyond her athletic achievements, Seychelle is also a coach inspiring paddlers worldwide through […]

Lola Pelletier, Ethan Bry et Gaël Contal, Maîtres des Clefs du Fort Boyard Challenge 2025

7 Oct 2025

Lola Pelletier, Ethan Bry et Gaël Contal, Maîtres des Clefs du Fort Boyard Challenge 2025

De la tempête au soleil, la 19e édition du Fort Boyard Challenge a offert aux SUP Racers et SUP Foilers deux jours de glisse intense entre vent fort, houle et courants contraires. Un week-end de légende pour les 110 stand up paddlers engagés, qui ont profité de conditions rarement aussi puissantes sur les parcours autour […]

Endurance over explosiveness: Belgian SUP Tour legend Gunther De Bin’s shift to long distance racing

6 Oct 2025

Endurance over explosiveness: Belgian SUP Tour legend Gunther De Bin’s shift to long distance racing

Gunther De Bin, 55, from Flanders, a racer and Coach at SUP Club Supfever, is one of the Belgian SUP scene’s most respected figures. Known to many simply as GUN, he was once a regular at the front of the Belgian SUP Tour (BST) pack. While injuries led him to step back from regular racing, […]