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There are many words I could use to describe Tahitian Water-woman Puatea Ellis. As a decorated French Polyensian swimming, SUP, Bodysurf, and Waterman Tahiti Tour Champion Puatea is one of the most accomplished ocean athletes in French Polynesia. The only words I can use to emphasize how remarkable Pua is… is that she is truly […]

Join us as we catch up with Federico Esposito, a medal-decorated figure in the world of water sports, ahead of the much-anticipated Water Festival in the Gulf of Mondello, Sicily, happening May 3-5. Let’s explore together Federico’s illustrious journey from a windsurfing prodigy to a SUP champion and revered coach. Federico shares insights from his […]

Danish International SUP Racer Christian Andersen – also known as Polar Bear – raced the India Paddle Festival, a pre-season APP World Tour event, on a brand new inflatable race board from NSP and managed to finish with two second places, in both the 9 km Long Distance and the 300-meter Sprint race. This outstanding […]

Il y a quelques semaines, nous vous avons présenté le Paddle Dordogne Fest avec ses nouveaux organisateurs : Jennifer Abbes, Pieter Paauw et Robin Papaix. Cette grande fête de la pagaie, qui inclut la Dordogne Intégrale, aura lieu du 8 au 11 mai prochain. Et sur la ligne de départ, vous retrouverez Pascal Blanc, rider […]

Carsten Linnet Sørensen, a pivotal figure within the Danish Surf & SUP Federation, has been deeply immersed in Denmark’s SUP scene since 2012. His journey from competitor to organizer showcases a passion for fostering the sport’s growth. Spearheading the Danish SUP Tour, Carsten orchestrates a series of races spanning diverse water conditions across Denmark. With […]

In a poignant 10-minute film documenting his 81 km crossing completed as a tribute to his late father, 2023 European Sprint champion Tomas Lacerda takes us with him on a deeply personal odyssey, both physically and emotionally. In “Paddling for Life”, Tomas grapples with the profound loss of his father, and channels his grief and […]

C’est la période des nouveautés chez SIC MAUI ! Suite au lancement de la toute nouvelle planche haute-performance all-water, la SIC MAUI RST, voici la RS Dragon Fly ou RS DF de SIC Maui dévoilée comme la dernière innovation de leur gamme, promettant une fusion de performance, de durabilité et d’accessibilité. Fabriquée selon la technologie […]

With SUP touring in the brand’s DNA, Yster SUP, the premium Swedish SUP brand based in Malmö, is taking another step to democratize stand-up paddleboarding expeditions by teaming up and providing its winning gear to power SUPdriven Expeditions, a new outdoor company offering guided SUP tours through wilderness areas in Sweden. Following our interview with […]

“Say yes to more” resonates strongly as it not only applies to those seeking adventure or in pursuit of remarkable feats. It’s a simple yet powerful call to break the state of inertia that many, paradoxically, find themselves in today’s world fuelled by surplus of possibilities, constant connectivity and media overconsumption. The author behind these […]

Sur les vagues azur de la Méditerranée, le Paddle Raid 2024 se prépare. Entre Calvi et Saint-Raphaël, une aventure de 190 kilomètres mêlant défi sportif et générosité se dessine, orchestrée par Jean-Philippe Girardin, le Président du club EGE basé à Saint-Raphaël. Au-delà de la compétition, cet événement caritatif soutient Le Chant des Dauphins, une association […]

Get ready for the much-anticipated Battle for Hercules, set to unfold at the Club Náutico Marítimo de Benalmádena, Playa de Malapesquera, Spain, from 12 to 14 April 2024. With a handsome prize pool of 6,000€ up for grabs, this event beckons both national and international athletes to showcase their prowess. Organized by the dynamic duo, […]

C’est l’un des meilleurs jeunes talents de la scène SUP race internationale et son nom ne vous est probablement pas inconnu : Vaïc Garioud. Oui, Garioud, on parle bien du petit frère du Champion du Monde néo-calédonien Noïc Garioud, l’un des meilleurs stand-up paddler de la planète. Suivant les traces de son frère, Vaïc a […]

The 2024 SUP race season looks like it will be the most competitive yet with so many paddlers able to push for the win in every event. One paddler you need to look out for is Antonio Morillo, this young Spanish star paddling for NSP has already opened his 2024 account with a fantastic result […]

Fort du succès qu’avait rencontré la première édition l’an dernier, les organisateurs Yannick Bouillon et Pierre-Alain De Bois, respectivement président et trésorier de l’US Changé 53 SUP, ont décidé de remettre le couvert en 2024. Et ils ont eu raison : cette édition de la May’SUP Race 2024 (on prononce “May” comme “Mayenne”) a tenu toutes […]