Donato Freens

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 […]

“If you want to grow you need to surround yourself with people who can challenge you and from whom you can learn”, claims Kjell De Bruyn, Antwerp based 12-time Belgian National SUP Champion, Starboard Team Rider, Coach, and sport advocate, who’s already on the road, training, coaching and set to compete in international races (Poland […]

The 2024 SUP Alps Trophy Lake Rocks Festival, which took place from May 9 to May 13, was a celebration of SUP Racing set against the stunning backdrop of Faaker See, an alpine jewel nestled in southern Austria. This 2.2 square kilometer lake, with its mesmerizing turquoise waters framed by verdant landscapes and snow-capped peaks, […]

Under the radiant Sicilian sun, Mondello’s turquoise waters became the stage for a spectacular convergence of sportsmanship, fun, and music during the 2024 Water Festival. Organized by the visionary entrepreneur Vincenzo Michelucci, this event marked a significant evolution from the previous Mondello SUP Festival, expanding its horizons to embrace a multitude of water and multisport […]

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 […]

18-year-old Donato Freens, the rising star from the Netherlands, emerges onto the global SUP Race scene with an impressive track record. Voted SUP athlete of the year in the 2023 TotalSUP Awards, Freens has been showcasing remarkable dedication and hunger for success event after event. His recent achievements include securing the 3rd overall position on […]

The recent ICF World Championships in Thailand was probably the biggest SUP racing event of 2023, with more paddlers taking part in more race categories than ever before. One of the largest fields was for the junior racers with around 70 young men lining up to test themselves against the world’s best. One of those […]

There’s been a lot of buzz since the launch of the LIGHTBOARDCORP®PARADOXA and its debut at the SUP Alps Trophy 2023 SUPALOT stop. The Light Riders have been sweeping the podiums ever since and are now ready for the final leg of the SUP racing season. In the run up to the 2023 ICF Stand […]

Ahead of the Belgian Sprint & Technical Race Championship taking place on September 2 (and LIVE on TotalSUP!), discover the exhilarating Belgian SUP Tour through the eyes of Manuel Lauwers, a dedicated athlete hailing from the picturesque city of Antwerp in Belgium. With a passion that spans nearly a decade, Manuel has risen to prominence […]

With nine National Titles to his name and top podiums, including the undisputed wins on both flat water and in the oceanic conditions this season, Donato Freens, the Light Board Corp Team Rider, continues to excel on his SUP journey which is backed by razor-sharp focus and staying “dedicated, disciplined and driven”. These objectives have […]

La semaine dernière, les eaux agitées de Nieuport, à quelques kilomètres de la frontière française ont été le théâtre d’une compétition épique alors que les participants se sont affrontés lors du Championnat de Belgique de Longue Distance, 7ème étape du Belgian SUP Tour 2023 malgré les conditions météorologiques tumultueuses causées par la tempête Antoni. L’événement a […]

LIGHTBOARDCORP® PARADOXA, the new racing board in carbon hollow construction, made its debut at the SUP Alps Trophy 2023 SUPALOT competition arriving by plane just before the event and it was a board launch with a bang! Straight out of the box and into the race, the Light Board Corp Team Rider Peter Weidert, used the […]

If there’s one lake that’s going to ROCK this SUP racing season, it’s the Faaker See in the Austrian state of Carinthia. Its stunning location will become the central stage for The Lake Rocks Festival held on 18-21 May welcoming top athletes and the sport enthusiasts for a long weekend packed with SUP racing action, […]