Belgian SUP Tour

Loranne Vlemincx, a 14-year-old rising star from Mol, Belgium, is quickly becoming a name to watch on the international SUP scene. With a knack for long-distance racing she’s already proven her versatility bagging three gold medals (Tech, Sprint & LD)  in the Open Class Junior Girls at the SUPNL’s NK SUP Tour 2024 in the […]

“Whether you’re looking for tranquility or excitement, there’s always a SUP spot within reach in Belgium,” says Vincent Claeskens, Founder of the Belgian SUP Tour (BST), committed to advancing the sport and establishing the Belgian SUP scene as the welcoming and inclusive hub of European stand-up paddleboarding. The Belgian SUP Tour (BST) has already delivered […]

[FRENCH] Le dimanche 5 mai 2024 a marqué le coup d’envoi de la 3ème édition du Paddle of the Kempen, un événement désormais incontournable du Belgian SUP Tour (BST). Cette compétition, qui sert également de l’une des six étapes du classement annuel des Pays-Bas et de la Belgique, a inauguré la saison de manière spectaculaire. […]

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, […]

Wind and Victory Challenge: Recap of the Belgian Ultra Long Distance Stand Up Paddle Championships In the picturesque setting of Steneke, Belgium, the first stage of the 2024 Belgian SUP Tour unfolded this weekend: the formidable Belgian Ultra Long Distance (ULD) Championships, spanning an epic distance of 42 kilometers, equivalent to the length of an […]

La Belgique, terre de paddle ? Alors que Vincent Claeskens nous a présenté la semaine dernière le programme du Belgian SUP Tour 2024, avec des compétitions de formats très variés, nous avons voulu en savoir plus sur le SUP en Belgique, et en particulier sur la pratique loisir et touring. Car oui, en Belgique, il y […]

As we dive into the new year, the Belgian Stand Up Paddle scene is abuzz with anticipation for the upcoming season. In an exclusive interview with Vincent Claeskens, founder of the Belgian SUP Tour, we gain insights into the circuit’s evolution and the exciting events lined up for 2024. The new calendar promises a thrilling […]

There are far more layers to the stories we cover about exceptional people in our sport. It’s the talent, the grind, the grit, the conviction, hard work and determination that go into play of becoming an elite SUP athlete. But there are also mental and physical battles that are being faced silently, out of the […]

In a triumphant return from injury, Belgian SUP athlete and NSP team racer Kjell De Bruyn has managed to secure a spot to represent Belgium for the first time at the ISA World SUP & Paddleboard Championship in Les Sables d’Olonne, France next week. Just a few days away from the huge event, Kjell opens up […]