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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 – from high-speed sprints and technical races to gruelling long-distance challenges. Get ready for an unforgettable week of world-class SUP racing!
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28 Oct 2025
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 – […]
27 Oct 2025
As the 2025 ICF SUP World Championships begin this week in Abu Dhabi, one inspiring paddler will be watching from afar. KateĹ™ina 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 […]
26 Oct 2025
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 […]
17 Oct 2025
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 […]
24 Aug 2025
We’ve just met 10x Junior SUP Champion, Emilia Daszewska at Planet Baltic SUP Race in KoĹ‚obrzeg, Poland, where the 16-year-old was awarded the long-distance gold in the demanding Polish SUP Tour. Narrow boards and gruelling courses are her forte. A Basssup Rider, the brand championing youth SUP development in Poland, and proud member of RTW […]
20 Feb 2025
The International Canoe Federation (ICF) has finalized the locations and dates for this year’s Stand Up Paddling World Ranking Series. Four key events will take place across Europe, offering ranking points that will play a crucial role in the lead-up to the 2025 ICF SUP World Championships in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The competition […]
3 Jan 2025
As the year drew to a close, the International Canoe Federation (ICF) unveiled its updated competition rule book, set to take effect on 1 January 2025, igniting discussions within the SUP community. Notable provisions sparking debate include the introduction of a one-design hard board mandate for Junior Athletes under 18 (U18) and the broad, non-specific […]
16 Nov 2024
The 2024 ICF SUP Worlds, hosted in Sarasota, Florida, from November 20 to 24, promises to bring thrilling SUP racing to a global audience. As the official media partner for this monumental event, TotalSUP is here to guide you on how to catch all the action, from the adrenaline-fueled SUP sprints to the long-distance races […]
12 Nov 2024
In a heartfelt and candid letter to TotalSUP, Canadian SUP athlete and SIC Team Manager Tamas “Tommy” Buday announced he will not be competing in this year’s ICF SUP World Championships due to a serious work accident. Just a few weeks ago, a motorboat fell off its dolly, landing on his arm and causing a […]
