SUP News

The 2nd edition of the Battle for Hercules emerged as a pivotal battleground for two Starboard riders, each hailing from distinct corners of Spain’s vibrant coastline. Alba Frey, a formidable force from the Canary Island of Fuerteventura, defied expectations with a stunning victory, cementing her status as an underdog to watch. Meanwhile, Aaron Sanchez, representing […]

The Lake Rocks Festival returns with a bang to Faaker See in the Austrian state of Carinthia. Held on the 9-12 May and live-streamed by TotalSUP, this prominent stop of the renowned SUP Alps Trophy racing series now joins the ranks of the ICF World Ranking Series. Boasting a prize pool of €12,000, this SUP Festival […]

Transformer votre planche en stand-up paddle à assistance électrique : c’est possible avec l’assistance électrique Itiwit ! Composée d’une télécommande et d’un bloc moteur qui vient se fixer sur le boitier d’aileron, cette assistance électrique vous apportera un supplément de propulsion pour naviguer plus loin ou plus longtemps. Avec ses trois vitesses, l’assistance électrique d’Itiwit […]

Transform your board into an electric assist stand-up paddle: it’s possible with the Itiwit electric assist! Made up of a remote control and a motor unit that attaches to the fin box, this electric assist will give you an extra boost of propulsion to travel further or longer. With its three speeds, the Itiwit electric […]

Florida, US often referred to as the “Sunshine State,” boasts a plethora of paddling destinations that cater to adventurers of all levels. From the mangrove-lined waterways of the Everglades to the tranquil springs of Central Florida, the state offers a diverse array of landscapes for kayaking, canoeing, and stand up paddle boarding. Paddlers can navigate […]

Welcome to the picturesque city of Szeged, Hungary, where the tranquil waters of the Maty-ér of Tisza River will come alive with one of Europe’s most prestigious SUP events of the year, the ECA European SUP Championships. From June 12-16, orchestrated by Noémi Horváth, the ICF SUP Committee chairman and watersports athlete herself, this championship […]

Romain Simonnot et le SUP foil downwind, c’est une sacrée histoire ! En juillet dernier, il nous avait raconté son parcours pour devenir un rameur volant, et nous avait donné tous ses conseils pour débuter cet incroyable sport. Ancien sportif de haut-niveau en voile, c’est en 2022 qu’il a mordu au SUP foil downwind. Depuis, […]

Most of you may know Eri as a Brazilian National Champion, and an ICF World SUP cup champion who has finished multiple times on the podium for the EuroTour. He is truly a phenomenal professional SUP racer, and a crazy stunt man on his paddle board. Beyond the titles and tricks he can do on […]

The Light Board Corp “Army of Amateurs” is growing and the pioneers in hollow construction, have just welcomed Olivier Comazzi, National SUP Champion and waterman from Switzerland, who has just kicked off his racing season strong winning the Long Distance race at the 2nd stop of the Alpine Lakes Tour – Canal De Savieres et […]

Paddling for a cause: the Crossing for Cystic Fibrosis, an extraordinary paddleboarding marathon stretching from the idyllic shores of Bimini in The Bahamas to the coastlines of Florida. Scheduled for June 19-23, this event not only challenges athletes with its demanding distances but also unites participants in a cause that touches hearts deeply—supporting the cystic […]

With athletes increasingly fine-tuning their training to particular race formats, the Paddle of the Kempen, a designated flat water 12km elite SUP event taking place on canals, is uniquely positioned on the SUP racing circuit. In the run up to the second stop of the Belgian SUP Tour (BST) held on 5 May in Dessel, […]

Only 30 brave paddles can line up for the KANAKA Okinawa O2Y Summer Race, held on the challenging waters of Okinawa, Japan, on June 26. This prestigious 30 km downwind race, curated by Takuji Araki, a stalwart in the paddleboarding community and a keen promoter of cultural legacy, transcends traditional sport. As racers traverse the […]

Test your paddleboarding skills at the 2024 ICF SUP Ranking Race – Baltic Skrea Beach Paddle Race, scheduled from August 9-11 at Skrea Strand in Falkenberg, Sweden. Organized by the Falkenberg Stand Up Paddle Club under the experienced guidance of Tommy Dee Packendorff, this event promises a spectacular blend of competitive spirit and community atmosphere. […]

During the last week of March, I had the opportunity to join Seychelle SUP for her Women’s SUP & Love Wellness Retreat in Key Largo Florida, and wow… What a beautiful week we had! It was filled with many sunny days, dolphins, mangroves, palm trees, paddling, meditations, journaling, yoga, healthy nutritious food, and more. It […]