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Water Festival 2025

Location: Isola delle Femmine, Sicily, Italy
Type: Festival, SUP Race
Date: 1 - 4 May 2024
Organiser: A.S.D. Water Experience
Website: https://waterfestival.it/
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Join the Water Festival 2025 from May 1–4 in Isola delle Femmine, Sicily — more than an event, it’s an experience that immerses you in sea, sport, and pure energy.

Four days of SUP racing, beach activities, music, and a vibrant community sharing the same passion for the ocean.

An official stop of the Italian SUP & Paddleboard Championship (FISSW / ISA) — whether you want to compete, try something new, or just enjoy the rhythm of the waves, the sea is calling.

FESTIVAL SCHEDULE

EVERY DAY (May 1–4)

09:00 – Festival Village Opens
10:00 – 18:00 – Water & Beach Activities
18:30 – Sunset & Beach Party

COMPETITION DAYS

May 3
09:00 – Event Village opens
10:00 – SUP Beach Race briefing
10:30 – Beach Race start
14:30 – Relay Race briefing
15:00 – Relay Race start

May 4
10:00 – Distance Race briefing
10:30 – Distance Race start
14:30 – Awards Ceremony + Live Music
> Schedule may vary depending on weather conditions.

RACE FORMATS & CATEGORIES

Italian Championship (FISSW / ISA licensed athletes)

RACES

Technical Beach Race

Distance Race

Relay Race (team format)

CATEGORIES

U16, U18, U21
Senior
Master / Grand Master
Kahuna / Grand Kahuna
Para SUP
Allround

Amateur race (Open / Non-Competitive)

Open to all paddlers aged 12+
No federation license required
1-day technical course
Inflatable board only (max 12’6”)

Relay Race – Club Teams

Mixed-gender teams: 2 men + 2 women
1 km circuit per paddler
For clubs or sports associations
Fun and competitive team format

Youth & Para SUP

Categories: U12, U14, Para SUP
Modified technical course
Supportive race structure
Youth racers can also join Amateur or Relay events

FESTIVAL ACTIVITIES

Included with race registration

> Water Sports
SUP
Wing Foil
Surf
Jet Surf
Scuba Diving
Wakeboard / Wake Foil
E-Foil / Pumping Foil

> Beach Sports
Beach Volleyball
Beach Tennis
Slackline

> Fitness & Wellness
Yoga
Flying Yoga Dance
Surfskate
Outdoor Workouts

Food trucks, music stages, sponsor booths & relaxation areas fill the event village.

REGISTRATION INFO

FEES

Early Bird (until April 11, 2025 – 15:59 UTC+2)
€57 → U16 & Para SUP (Technical + Distance)
€77 → All other categories (Technical + Distance)

Standard (until April 18, 2025 – 15:59 UTC+2)
€77 → U16 & Para SUP (Technical + Distance)
€97 → All other categories (Technical + Distance)

Last Minute (until April 23, 2025 – 15:59 UTC+2)
€87 → U16 & Para SUP (Technical + Distance)
€107 → All other categories (Technical + Distance)

>>>Registration here<<<

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