SUP News

From January 30 to February 1, 2026, Hungary will host the 8th edition of the Youth Pool SUP Challenge — an indoor paddling event unlike any other. Organized by Szabolcs Fodor and his team, this year’s edition takes a bold step forward with international ambitions and €6,000 in prize money for the Open categories. Blending […]

Face à l’île de Ré, la station balnéaire de La Tranche-sur-Mer accueille les Championnats de France de SUP Race 2025, rassemblant 80 athlètes venus de tout l’Hexagone pour trois jours de compétition intense. Au programme : Longue distance le samedi, Technical Race le dimanche et Sprints le lundi, trois formats exigeants qui mettront à l’épreuve […]

A sports scientist by training and a former professional handball player, Christian Taucher (Chris Diver) is the founder and head coach of SUP.Training and a respected SUNOVA team rider. Based in Khao Lak, Thailand, he works with a wide range of athletes: from recreational paddlers and multi-sport athletes to elite racers, both on-site and remotely. […]

Basssup, the premium Polish watersport brand launched in 2016 as an inflatable SUP board company, has been a fundamental part of building the country’s SUP scene from its very beginning. So, it felt only natural for them to get involved in supporting and developing young SUP athletes. They’ve been equipping the youth with high-performance, custom-made […]

La Fédération française de surf vient de lever le voile sur la composition de l’équipe de France pour les Championnats du monde ISA de SUP et Paddleboard, qui se tiendront du 10 au 15 novembre 2025 au Salvador. Après l’annonce surprise de l’ISA il y a quinze jours, les Bleus se préparent à défendre leurs […]

For stand-up paddle boarders who obsess over feel, flow, and performance, the Freedom and Freedom Pro from Flying Fish Board Co. offer two finely tuned options built for serious paddling. At first glance, they share the same top-tier speed and glide—but under your feet, the differences are clear. The Freedom delivers unmatched stability and tracking […]

Allistair Swinsco and Alison Rennie are in their 50s and absolutely shredding – so what’s our excuse? Hailing from Loch SUP in Scotland, this seasoned endurance paddling duo continues to impress the SUP world with their grit, humour and unmistakable team spirit. Fresh off smashing the SUP 11-City Tour, they didn’t just participate, they dominated. Competing […]

SIC Global Team Rider, Seychelle is a renowned world champion stand-up paddling athlete from Melbourne, Florida, celebrated for her exceptional racing performance and dedication to the sport. Over her remarkable career, she has competed at the highest levels, epitomizing resilience and passion. Beyond her athletic achievements, Seychelle is also a coach inspiring paddlers worldwide through […]

Red Equipment has long been known for its innovative outdoor gear, and their latest lightweight bags continue that tradition. Designed with active adventurers in mind, these backpacks and crossbody bags combine waterproof protection, durability, and comfort—all while remaining lightweight and packable. In a recent interview with Red, the team behind these new bags shared their […]

De la tempête au soleil, la 19e édition du Fort Boyard Challenge a offert aux SUP Racers et SUP Foilers deux jours de glisse intense entre vent fort, houle et courants contraires. Un week-end de légende pour les 110 stand up paddlers engagés, qui ont profité de conditions rarement aussi puissantes sur les parcours autour […]

Gunther De Bin, 55, from Flanders, a racer and Coach at SUP Club Supfever, is one of the Belgian SUP scene’s most respected figures. Known to many simply as GUN, he was once a regular at the front of the Belgian SUP Tour (BST) pack. While injuries led him to step back from regular racing, […]

The brand new European SUP League (ESL), in collaboration with the European Surfing Federation, has just announced that its 2025 inaugural season will conclude in Sesimbra (Portugal), on November 29–30 at the iconic Praia do Ouro. This date adjustment follows the recent scheduling of the ISA World SUP & Paddleboard Championship (November 10–15, El Salvador), […]

Du 18 au 21 octobre prochain, la côte vendéenne vibrera au rythme des pagaies avec le Championnat de France de SUP Race 2025, organisé à La Tranche-sur-Mer. Derrière cet événement phare, on retrouve Pascal Caduc, figure incontournable de la scène surf et SUP française. Président de la Ligue de Surf des Pays de la Loire […]

For the past 9 months, one question has followed me everywhere in the SUP racing community: “Do you know where and when the 2025 ISA World Championship will be?” Rumors came and went – first Peru in December, more recently whispers of a late November slot in Oceanside, California. After much speculation, the suspense is […]