On 27th and 28th of September, the crystal-clear waters of Lake Wolfgangsee in St. Gilgen, Austria, will once again host one of Europe’s most unique SUP gatherings: the Legend of Ox. Since 2018, this event has brought together both beginners and elite paddlers in a race that blends competition, history, and community spirit. As part […]

Ce samedi 20 septembre, la Loire devient le terrain de jeu d’un défi hors norme : le Championnat de France Ultra Longue Distance (ULD) de stand up paddle. Organisé dans le cadre de l’Open Kastor Cup 2025, l’événement est porté par le club de canoë-kayak des Ponts-de-Cé, commune du Maine-et-Loire, en partenariat avec la Fédération […]

Whoever has attempted the transition from recreational SUP to racing has faced their own set of reservations, I know I had plenty, with simply showing up at the start line being my biggest. Therefore there’s something truly inspiring about paddlers who just go for it: showing up, competing and paddling their hearts out, turning the […]

At 41, Marco Teodosio divides his time between the waves of Foz do Arelho, Portugal, and the canals of Amersfoort, Netherlands, where he coaches at Lakeside SUP, sharing his knowledge and training the next generation of paddlers. Once a surfer turned ultra endurance SUP racer, Marco swapped crowded breaks for endless waterways—and thanks to the […]

We’re getting an inside look at the SUP Alps Trophy, the legendary race series drawing paddlers from across the globe since 2014. With stunning alpine lakes and a festival-like atmosphere, each stop is unforgettable – and as the series motto goes: “The SUP Alps Trophy is a matter of the heart and is organised by […]

At just 25, Swansea paddler Joey Jones has carved out one of the fastest progressions in the UK SUP racing scene. Training largely on his own, Joey went all-in on the GBSUP National Paddle Racing Series – using it as both a springboard and a learning curve – and through consistency he’s turned that commitment […]

The Lignano SUP Race is back, and with it, one of Europe’s most iconic stand up paddling events. First launched 12 years ago by a small but passionate crew, the race quickly grew into the continent’s biggest SUP gathering, attracting over 300 athletes from around the world. More than just competition, it became a festival, […]

With more young SUP athletes stepping up into open divisions, this age group is claiming a well-deserved spotlight in the sport. We’ve been following this exciting rise under our Young SUP Athletes tag, and now we’re turning to one of the most coveted races in the sport, the SUP 11-City Tour, through the eyes of […]

We just caught up with Linus Karlsson at Planet Baltic SUP Race in Poland (7-9 August), 11-time Swedish National SUP Champion and Starboard Team Rider, who recently returned to the race circuit while balancing a busy professional life. That meant less racing this season, and Linus was refreshingly open about the challenges of limited training […]