Gerd Weisner

The junior division is on the rise, gaining just as much spotlight as the open category, with young SUP athletes hitting the water at increasingly younger ages. What’s driving this shift? A powerful mix of experienced coaches, supportive clubs, and opportunities to travel and compete – often against the very athletes these juniors have grown […]

Francisco Giusti, Argentine National Champion and 2x ICF World Vice SUP Champion (Long Distance and Tech Race), has turned his winning streak and determination into remarkable opportunities – securing the dream location for his SUP school, Sup Paraná, and claiming a world championship title. His story is one of balance, conviction, and the essence of what […]

The Lake Rocks Festival makes a powerful return to Faaker See in Carinthia, Austria on 29 May – 1 June! As a key stop on the prestigious SUP Alps Trophy racing series and part of the ICF World Ranking Series, this event has quickly become a must-attend for the global SUP community. With the world’s […]

A lively discussion, sparked by Light Board Corp Boss Gerd Weisner, has ignited a strong response from the SUP community about fully embracing the Masters 60+ category. Time and again, paddlers over 50 have showcased their dominance in endurance SUP, leveraging experience, refined technique, strategic insight, and mental resilience to excel in the sport. Now, […]

Peter Weidert’s, German & ICF World SUP Champion and Light Board Corp Team Rider, unprecedented achievement of three gold medals in the Masters 50+ category at the 2024 ICF Worlds has captured widespread attention. This ties into a recurring debate on social media about SUP inclusivity and the greater recognition of this age group. It […]

As we’re publishing this story, Emmanuelle Marcon, the 2024 Ultra SUP Race French Champion, Vice World Sprint Champ SUP,  Coach at Pure Paddle Fitness and expedition guide, will be gearing up to power through the rapids of the Marathon des Gorges de l’Ardèche , the 36km race in the southern Ardèche region of France. She’ll be […]

Manuel Lauble, one of Germany’s top pro SUP racers, has had a standout SUP season, with consistent podiums and the latest wins at the SUP Alps Trophy (Erfurt stop) and the SUP Suisse Tour’s stops in Salavaux and Davos, Switzerland. He has also just embarked on a new chapter by joining the Light Board Corp Team, the  […]

The Light Board Corp squad has recently dominated the latest stop in the SUP Alps Trophy race series at Lago die Alpi in Erfur. Initiated by the Light Board Corp Boss Gerd Weisner, the Light Riders organized a paddle clinic for SUP enthusiasts with Peter Weidert, 5-time ICF World SUP Champion, along with the Guest […]

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, […]

The Lake Rocks Festival returns with a bang to Faaker See in the Austrian state of Carinthia. Held on the 9-12 May and live-streamed by TotalSUP, this prominent stop of the renowned SUP Alps Trophy racing series now joins the ranks of the ICF World Ranking Series. Boasting a prize pool of €12,000, this SUP Festival […]

The Light Board Corp “Army of Amateurs” is growing and the pioneers in hollow construction, have just welcomed Olivier Comazzi, National SUP Champion and waterman from Switzerland, who has just kicked off his racing season strong winning the Long Distance race at the 2nd stop of the Alpine Lakes Tour – Canal De Savieres et […]

Each year, brand announcements of signing SUP athletes serve as evidence of the condition of our sport igniting discussion and enthusiasm for the upcoming racing season. Light Board Corp, the pioneers in hollow construction, have just created buzz by welcoming Benyam Bossack, a SUPer active on the race circuit and talented 15 year old athlete […]

Once a world top-10 sprint kayak athlete, now a driving force in the Austrian SUP race scene, Rudy Van Haven holds the reins of the highly anticipated Lake Rocks Festival 2024 in Faaker See, Austria as Event Sports Director on May 9 to 12. As round #2 of the ICF SUP World Ranking circuit and […]

The iconic GlaGla Race 2024 kicking off on the 19 January on Lake Annecy, France, is a staple on the Light Board Corp  Race Team SUP calendar. In the run up to this “arctic” race and an undisputed, SUP community-driven phenomenon on the racing map, we catch up with Timo Hage, the Light Rider and […]