In the heart of the Netherlands’ Friesland region, the 15th edition of the SUP 11 City Tour unfolded last week, a five-day endurance race covering an average of 45 kilometers each day. This year’s event brought thrilling victories and a surprising retirement announcement.
NSP Spain Team rider Izaskun Martin del Campo made her SUP 11 City Tour debut memorable by triumphing in the Open Ladies category following a week-long battle with last year’s winner Tanja Ecker. Meanwhile, Bruno Hasulyo, the favorite in the men’s competition, clinched victory once again. However, the bigger news was Hasulyo’s announcement of his retirement from professional SUP racing as soon as he had crossed the finish line, marking the end of an era. As we congratulate all the participants and applaud the winners of the 2023 SUP 11 City Tour, we also bid farewell to Bruno Hasulyo, a true legend in the sport whose legacy will live on.
The remastered SUP racing boards never fail to spark excitement, raising the question of just how far innovative R&D and design can push the sport. The all-new 404 LTD 2 Pro Carbon 14′ takes a significant leap forward from previous models. Developed with input from world SUP Champions Danny Ching (404 Co-Founder) and April Zilg, […]
With participation capped at 500 paddlers, Race to the Castle, the 40km Nottingham to Newark SUP event held on 26 April, stands as the blockbuster-style endurance challenge on the UK racing scene, consistently selling out fast. It was created by Cassie Salter, Founder of SUP Fitness: Adventure & Wellbeing, Coach and endurance paddler herself, in […]
Tanja Ecker, the 11x National German SUP Champion, Ultra-Endurance Paddler, Coach and 404 and Hippostick Europe Boss, appears to have sparked a wave of enthusiasm across Europe. She’s created a vibrant community centred around the 404 brand, attracting dedicated riders who tackle some of the toughest SUP races on the planet including the SUP 11-City Tour. We caught […]
For aspiring SUP riders, completing the SUP 11 City Tour once is a dream – but to have seven crosses (*SUP 11-City Tour medal) with podium wins and then crush the 204 km Non-Stop race in 30 hours is nothing short of a stratospheric achievement. Tanja Ecker, the 11x National German SUP Champion, Ultra-Endurance Paddler, […]
As we dive into the new year, the Belgian Stand Up Paddle scene is abuzz with anticipation for the upcoming season. In an exclusive interview with Vincent Claeskens, founder of the Belgian SUP Tour, we gain insights into the circuit’s evolution and the exciting events lined up for 2024. The new calendar promises a thrilling […]
The recent ICF World Championships in Thailand was probably the biggest SUP racing event of 2023, with more paddlers taking part in more race categories than ever before. One of the largest fields was for the junior racers with around 70 young men lining up to test themselves against the world’s best. One of those […]
The 2024 kicks off with the first official brand signing announcement to spark up the buzz in the SUP racing world: Italy’s pro SUP legend and the SUP surf & foil master shredder Tommaso Pampinella has joined the 404 and Hippostick Team Europe! “We’re super stoked to have Tommaso in the 404 Euro Squad! He’s […]
If there’s one name that has been synonymous with the sport of stand-up paddleboarding it’s Danny Ching. From SUP Coaches meticulously deconstructing and analysing his paddle stroke technique to Danny’s own data-driven approach to mastering SUP methods and applying the same objectives in the development process of new race board and paddle designs, the SUP […]
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