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2026 ICF SUP WORLDS – Sabaudia, Italy

Location: Circolo Canottieri Sabaudia, Via Emanuela Loi, Sabaudia, Italy
Series: ECA, ICF
Type: SUP FOIL, SUP Race
Tagged: ICF, International Canoe Federation, Italy, Sabaudia
Date: 14 - 18 Oct 2026
Organiser: International Canoe Federation
Website: https://www.canoeicf.com/stand-up-paddling-world-championships/sabaudia-2026
LIVE This event will be streamed live on http://www.totalsup.com

Register for the ICF SUP Worlds 2026 – Sabaudia

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ENTRY FEES

JUNIOR/OPEN/MASTERS
Until 30 June – 100€(1 event), 120€(2 events), 150€(3 events)
From 1 July to 28 September – 130€(1 event), 160€(2 events), 180€(3 events)
From 28 September – 200€ ( Maximum of 3 events)

INFLATABLE
Free for those already enteres in any other official event
others: 50€ if paid until June 30th. 10€ extra if paid after this date

KIDS RACE
10€

ACCOMPANYING / NON‑COMPETING PERSONS
40€ if paid until June 30th. 10€ extra if paid after this date

FOIL SPRINT
20€ if paid until June 30th. 10€ extra if paid after this date

FUN RACE
20€ if paid until June 30th. 10€ extra if paid after this date

Terms of Payment

Participation fees and additional services must be paid by bank transfer to the official account of the Italian Canoe Federation, using the details provided below:

Account Holder: Federazione Italiana Canoa Kayak
Bank: BNL BNP Paribas
IBAN: IT51 I 01005 03309 000000000339
SWIFT / BIC: BNLIITRR

Athletes are responsible for completing payment within the registration deadlines. Fees and selected services are confirmed once payment is received.

Please note that confirmed payments are non-refundable.

Welcome to Sabaudia, Italy

Nestled between the crystal waters of the Tyrrhenian Sea and the breathtaking landscapes of the Circeo National Park, Sabaudia is one of Italy’s most unique and picturesque coastal destinations.
Located just 90 km south of Rome, this elegant town is renowned for its striking rationalist architecture, pristine sandy beaches, and exceptional natural environment. Combining world-class sporting infrastructure with spectacular scenery, Sabaudia offers the perfect stage for the ICF SUP World Championships.

At the heart of the venue lies the Lago di Paola, a protected coastal lagoon whose calm, sheltered waters have welcomed international canoeing competitions and elite training camps for decades. Its unique setting provides ideal conditions for technical racing, sprint events, and long-distance competition alike.

Easily accessible from Rome and its international airports, Sabaudia offers athletes, teams, and visitors a seamless travel experience while immersing them in one of Italy’s most beautiful natural settings.

With its perfect blend of sport, nature, culture, and history, Sabaudia promises an unforgettable World Championship experience for competitors and spectators from around the globe.

Travelling to Sabaudia

By Airplane
Sabaudia is easily accessible from Rome’s international airports:

Rome Ciampino Airport (CIA) – approx. 65 km / 1 hour by car
Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport (FCO) – approx. 85 km / 1h15 by car

By Car
From Rome: follow the SS148 Pontina towards Latina, then continue towards Terracina and Sabaudia. The journey takes around 1 hour to 1h30 depending on traffic.
From Naples: take the A1/A2 motorway direction Rome, then continue via Terracina towards Sabaudia. The drive takes approximately 2 hours.

By Public Transport
From Rome, take a train on the Rome–Naples line via Formia to Priverno–Fossanova station, then continue by local bus to Sabaudia. The total journey takes around 2 hours.

Thanks to its location near Rome and major transport connections, Sabaudia offers convenient access for athletes, teams, and visitors travelling from all over the world.

Weather in Sabaudia

October in Sabaudia offers ideal Mediterranean autumn conditions for outdoor sports and SUP racing.
Athletes can expect mild temperatures, with daytime averages around 21–22°C and cooler mornings and evenings at 15–16°C. The sea remains pleasant at approximately 22°C, with light coastal breezes and around 11 hours of daylight.

The combination of comfortable temperatures and generally stable conditions makes Sabaudia an excellent setting for competition.

Open to All Athletes

The 2026 ICF SUP World Championships are open to all paddlers — no qualification process is required. Athletes simply need to register and choose the category that best suits their level and equipment.
The event will feature a wide range of races for Junior, Open, and Masters athletes, including Sprint, Technical, and Long Distance competitions on SUP hard boards up to 14’.

Additional categories will include Inflatable SUP races, Foil Sprint, Kids races (U12–U15), as well as a Fun Race open to SUPs, canoes, and kayaks, creating a true celebration of paddling for the entire community.

Official Hotels & Accommodation

Accommodation for athletes, teams, and accredited participants is coordinated by the Official Travel & Accommodation Partner appointed by the HOC.
A selection of hotels and lodging options will be available in Sabaudia and nearby areas, all within 3 km of the competition venue, with various room types available.

Participants are encouraged to book through accomodationwcsup@federcanoa.it to benefit from preferential rates and coordinated services.

BOARD RENTAL SERVICE

The SUP board rental service for the event is managed exclusively by the ICF Official Sponsor, Sport Camp.

For all matters related to board availability, reservations, and rental conditions, athletes and teams are kindly requested to contact Sport Camp directly using the following email addresses:

unionpaddlers@gmail.com

Please note that the Host Organising Committee (HOC) is not involved in the management or coordination of board rentals and will not handle requests, bookings, or related inquiries.

Official information bulletins

> Bulletin #1 

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