Aaron Rowe, the local star wins the Battle of the Rock 2016
What a beautiful Saturday of racing it was on Brelade Beach in Jersey. The 15km by 6 km island greeted 30 paddlers aged from 7 to 57 and offered them some very interesting conditions with some nice little waves and 15 knot winds. The day was split in two races before everyone met at the Old Portlet Inn for a
Race 1 Men’s 5 laps
1. Aaron Rowe
2. Yoann leven
3. André Le geyt 3 laps
Patrice
Tim rowe
Mark credon
Women’s
Verity thomas
Joanne bennet
Elsa fernandes
Race 2
Men’s 5 laps Aaron rowe
André le geyt
Yohan leven
Both the athletes under Light Board Corp and the team – pioneers of hollow board construction and organisers of the SUP Alps Trophy series – are gearing up for one of the most anticipated stops of the season: the Lake Rocks Festival, taking place from 14 – 17 May on Faaker See in Austria, which […]
Living up to its tagline, both athletes from across the globe and organisers WENT LONG IN BORNEO. From 27 – 29 March 2026, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah made history, hosting Malaysia’s first-ever long-distance SUP race – Borneo International Stand-Up Paddle Marathon (BISM) – on the waters of the South China Sea. With paddlers flying in from […]
As international names continue to be confirmed for the Borneo International Stand-Up Paddle Marathon (BISM), we caught up with Event Director Benjamin Golimbi and Managing Partner at Borneo Escapade Tours to discuss the growing momentum behind what is shaping up to be a landmark event for the region. From 27-29 March 2026, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah […]
Before the SUP 11 City Tour became one of the most legendary Stand Up Paddle races, there was a quiet, almost forgotten chapter that few people know. In 2008, long before start lines, live tracking or international podium battles, Anne-Marie Reichmann-Totah paddled the entire 11 Cities route alone. No race. No crowd. Just a board, the […]
In 2024, many looked beyond the headline that read “the race won” when John Batson – the Flying Fish Board Co. rider, waterman with a background in windsurfing and kayak coaching and an accomplished endurance racer with podiums at events such as Chattajack, the Carolina Cup, and the Goat Boater Race Series – missed the […]
With hard-board demo opportunities still limited, Yster SUP’s recent move into the French comes as very welcome news for paddlers. Yster SUP, a Swedish brand based in Malmö, is known for its focus on design and performance, and a proven track record in some of the toughest ultra-endurance races, including the legendary Yukon 1000, Last […]
Founder-led stories carry a unique weight in any sport – especially when those founders step onto the start line themselves. When leaders test their own equipment in some of the toughest conditions in the world, it shows a level of commitment that goes far beyond product design. That’s exactly the case with Yster SUP, the […]
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 […]
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 […]