It's starting in a few hours and it's already huge. The Iberdrola Barcelona Stand Up World Series offer an amazing urban beach setting, beautiful sunny conditions, a large SUP aficionado community and a huge crowd to watch. All of this plus some of the best paddlers on the planet, should make for a perfect show, maybe one of the best of the year. Here's what to watch for. (Photos: Albert P. Laborda)
– The under-dogs:  Watch out for 2 rookies who are growing from strength to strength from one competition to the next. And they haven't stopped competing this year. First of all Ane Zulaika, has just won her first international competition in Noja, last week. The 27 year-old, backed by BIC Spain, has only started to take SUP very seriously last year and you can see the hard work and commitment she has shown especially over the past 6 months is quickly paying off. Susak Molinero, has also been on and off the international podiums this year and this time she is at home. Although she lives in Italy, Susak is from Barcelona and she will receive a lot of family and friends support which could give her an extra edge this time.Â
– The locals: Local paddlers and Spanish SUP racing team members Pepe Oltra Sans and Jurgi Zulaika will be much eager to defend their turf.Â
– The juniors: some incredible under-18s are eager to make an international mark competing with the Pros. The great SUP racing school Mar Balear is travelling from Mallorca with a large team of young paddlers about to explode to the eyes of the world while Cyara Palenzuela, the 13 year-old win-all in the under-18 category is super excited to get to try her best next to her idols.Â
– Schedules: Saturday Morning: Long Distance, Sunday Morning, Sprints
– Categories: > PRO: Long Distance 12 Km / Sprint 300 m – > AMATEUR: – Individual Men / Women / Junior : Long Distance 4 Km // Sprint 300 m – Kids (10-13 years old): Long Distance 1’5 Km // Sprint 100 m – Team 4 challenge: Long Distance 4 Km – School Battle: Long Distance 4 KmÂ
– The Podiums: Pro Men and Women: Overall Long Distance and Sprint Race Amateur Men, Women, Junior and Kids: separate ranking Long Distance and Sprint Race  School Battle and Team 4 Challenge (Men and Women): Long Distance Rating
Prize Money: A total of $25,000 will be handed-out over the week-end as follows.
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