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Elin van der Sar: Light Board Corp’s Young SUP Racer to Watch on the European Circuit

6 Apr 2025

Elin van der Sar: Light Board Corp’s Young SUP Racer to Watch on the European Circuit

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: Racing, Community Building and Boosting Argentina’s SUP Scene

2 Apr 2025

Francisco Giusti: Racing, Community Building and Boosting Argentina’s SUP Scene

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 […]

400+ racers, high-speed SUP action & €12,000 on the line: The Lake Rocks Festival 2025 is fast, fierce & unmissable

10 Mar 2025

400+ racers, high-speed SUP action & €12,000 on the line: The Lake Rocks Festival 2025 is fast, fierce & unmissable

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 […]

Peter Weidert’s Triple Gold Triumph: The Rise of Masters 50+ & 60+ in SUP Racing

4 Mar 2025

Peter Weidert’s Triple Gold Triumph: The Rise of Masters 50+ & 60+ in SUP Racing

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, […]

Gerd Weisner on unlocking the potential of the Masters Age Group in SUP racing & push for 60+ inclusion

1 Jan 2025

Gerd Weisner on unlocking the potential of the Masters Age Group in SUP racing & push for 60+ inclusion

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 […]

Emmanuelle Marcon: Big wins and a new partnership with Light Board Corp

9 Nov 2024

Emmanuelle Marcon: Big wins and a new partnership with Light Board Corp

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 […]

Switching gears: Manuel Lauble joins the Light Board Corp Team

13 Aug 2024

Switching gears: Manuel Lauble joins the Light Board Corp Team

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  […]

SUP Paddle Clinic for All with Light Board Corp Squad: Video Highlights and Pro Tips

31 Jul 2024

SUP Paddle Clinic for All with Light Board Corp Squad: Video Highlights and Pro Tips

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 […]

Massive Turnout and Epic A-List Battles: Lake Rocks Festival Reaches Iconic Status

15 May 2024

Massive Turnout and Epic A-List Battles: Lake Rocks Festival Reaches Iconic Status

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 2024: Gerd Weisner on the international flair, world-class SUP riders, parties and the Paradoxa

22 Apr 2024

The Lake Rocks Festival 2024: Gerd Weisner on the international flair, world-class SUP riders, parties and the Paradoxa

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 […]

Take a closer look at the PARADOXA with Light Board Corp new Team Rider Olivier Comazzi

17 Apr 2024

Take a closer look at the PARADOXA with Light Board Corp new Team Rider Olivier Comazzi

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 […]

15 year old Benyam Bossack joins the Light Board Corp Race Team

22 Mar 2024

15 year old Benyam Bossack joins the Light Board Corp Race Team

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 […]

Rudy Van Haven: From Sprint Kayak Powerhouse to Lake Rocks Festival Maestro

6 Mar 2024

Rudy Van Haven: From Sprint Kayak Powerhouse to Lake Rocks Festival Maestro

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 […]

GlaGla Race 2024: Timo Hage & the Light Board Corp squad all set for the iconic event

10 Jan 2024

GlaGla Race 2024: Timo Hage & the Light Board Corp squad all set for the iconic event

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 […]

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