This week-end will be a decisive one for many french riders including Titouan Puyo, Arthur Arutkin, Vincent Verhoeven, Greg Closier, Florent Dode, Gaétan Séné and Olivia Piana, to name but a few – as the 1st ever 14′ SUP race national championship is taking place on the Crozon peninsula in Brittany. The hosting race however is not new as the Presqu’île Paddle Race is one of the oldest paddling races in France, celebrating its 8th year this year and organized by local SUP legend Amaury Dormet. We have gathered all the videos we could find to show you how much of a special event this one is.
To read who will be attending and what scenarios to expect (in french) go to www.totalsup.com/en/articles/item/653
Presqu’île Paddle Race 2014 par Boris Jinvresse
Presqu’île Paddle Race 2013
Presqu’île Paddle Race 2012 + Championnats de France 12’6 + 14′
Presqu’île Paddle Race 2010
Presqu’île Paddle Race 2009 (album photos)
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