Welcome to an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the 2026 ICF SUP Circuit!
In this episode, Mr TotalSUP Mathieu Astier and Chris Taucher from the SUP.training team up to take you inside some of the most exciting events of the season.
From the relocation of the World Championships to Sabaudia, Italy, to the launch of a brand-new Junior SUP World Cup in Romania, we explore the venues, logistics, and unique atmosphere that define the ICF circuit.
Before that, we take a step back in time—revisiting the attempted 2018 ICF SUP World Championships in Portugal, the introduction of the 200m sprint format in 2019, and other key moments that helped shape the sport.
All 2026 ICF events:
👉www.totalsup.com/events
To get the coaching help from Christian and his team:
www.sup.training
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