ICF SUP Worlds

As the Light Board Corp Team takes on the 2026 Paddle Worldwide SUP Championships (formerly the ICF World SUP Championships) in Sabaudia this week – 14-18 October – we look at the remarkable rise of one of the sport’s most exciting young talents: Benyam Bossack. Since joining the ‘Light Riders’ at just 15 years old, […]

When a legacy brand returns to the starting line at one of the biggest events of the year, the SUP world takes notice. Taking place in Sabaudia, Italy, from 14-18 October, the Paddle Worldwide SUP Championships (formerly the ICF World SUP Championships) will mark a new chapter for Jimmy Lewis with the European team making […]

Eri Tenório has been making plenty of noise on the other side of the Atlantic this season. Fresh from a clean sweep at Lowcountry PaddleFest on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina – taking the wins in Sprint, Technical Race and Long Distance – the Brazilian has been building an impressive run of results across the […]

We’re slowly moving into the phase of the SUP season when brands will start rolling out their 2027 ranges. And when it comes to Infinity, anything carrying Dave Boehne’s signature is bound to generate interest and plenty of hype. We’ve been catching glimpses of the 2027 EVERREADY in some compelling Cali sunlit sessions and big […]

With the second half of the racing season now in full swing, we’re keeping a close eye on the growing appetite among US athletes for the European SUP racing circuit. And with the ICF European calendar stacking up, there’s plenty to tempt them across the Atlantic, including: Agios Nikolaos on SUP (18-23 September) now part of the […]

We’ve been following 19-year-old Unax Etxeberria through his coastal training sessions and drills, where his technique and ability to read the ocean look completely dialled in – making it all seem effortless. From Donostia in the Basque Country, the young racer has built a reputation for an explosive style, sharp control and an uncompromising approach […]

The 2026 ICF SUP World Championships (14-18 October) are shaping up to be record-breaking – not only in terms of participation, but also in the depth of competition. Nowhere is that more evident than in the junior ranks, where a new generation of talent is beginning to make the transition into the Open division. The […]

The 2026 ICF Stand Up Paddling (SUP) World Championships in Sabaudia, Italy, are on track to become one of the biggest editions in the event’s history. The numbers are already making a statement: more than 400 athletes have registered, with three months still to go before the championships begin. Taking place from 14-18 October and […]

Over the years, we’ve made it a point to shine a light on the next generation of stand-up paddlers, following their journeys as they grow from promising juniors into athletes ready to challenge the world’s best. Few things are more inspiring than watching young SUP athletes make the leap from the junior ranks to the […]

Fresh off his appearance on LENNY BROS – the podcast hosted by Kai and Ridge Lenny – Connor Baxter opened up about the mindset behind dominating a sport for over a decade, while reflecting on the many transitions shaping this next chapter of his life: from a global SUP-erstar to fatherhood and becoming a Maui […]

 Welcome to an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the 2026 ICF SUP Circuit! In this episode, Mr TotalSUP Mathieu Astier and Chris Taucher from the SUP.training team up to take you inside some of the most exciting events of the season. From the relocation of the World Championships to Sabaudia, Italy, to the launch of […]

With six world titles collected across the ISA World Championships in El Salvador and the ICF World Championships in Abu Dhabi, NSP enters 2026 with one clear message: purposeful evolution works! Not reinvention. Not marketing hype. Just athlete-driven refinement, tested under the pressure of real racing, and validated on podiums around the world. Across both World […]

As the competitive year winds down and many federations ease into their winter break, the Belgian SUP Tour (BST) is preparing for one final highlight. On Sunday, 14 December, the community will gather in Ghent for SUP4Life – a now iconic end-of-season event that blends high-level competition with festive, family-friendly spirit. Far more than a […]

After five intense days under the blazing Abu Dhabi sun, the 2025 ICF SUP World Championships came to a close with a mix of sweat, emotion, and history being written on the shimmering waters of Hudayriyat Island. As the event speaker alongside my co-commentator Rob, I had the privilege of living every thrilling moment — […]