International Canoe Federation

The International Canoe Federation (ICF) has finalized the locations and dates for this year’s Stand Up Paddling World Ranking Series. Four key events will take place across Europe, offering ranking points that will play a crucial role in the lead-up to the 2025 ICF SUP World Championships in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The competition […]

As the 2024 ICF SUP Worlds open in 10 days in Sarasota, Florida, there’s been an influx of announcements from the International Canoe Federation (ICF), the global governing body for paddle sports. Among the significant updates is the elevation of SUP from a commission to a full committee, now on par with other disciplines, with […]

With the anticipation of the 2024 season mounting, and following the resounding success of the 2023 ICF SUP Worlds in Thailand, which showcased the sport’s global appeal with over 900 participants from 51 nations, Hoichan Kwon, the esteemed Event Manager at the International Canoe Federation (ICF) shares his insights and strategic outlook for the upcoming […]

The 2023 International Canoe Federation Stand Up Paddling World Championships will be held in Pattaya, Thailand. The ICF and the Rowing and Canoe Association of Thailand reached agreement following this month’s Congress to host next year’s world titles on the scenic beaches of Pattaya. The championships are likely to be held in November. The decision to host […]

Amidst the uncertainties caused by coronavirus fears and lack of resolution in the mediation led by Court of Arbitration for Sport’s (CAS) in the ongoing dispute over the governance of SUP, the 2020 ICF SUP Worlds were put on hold. However, the International Canoe Federation (ICF) has announced awarding the 2021 Stand Up Paddling World […]

Entries for this week’s ICF stand up paddle world championships in Qingdao have climbed above 200, with 41 countries signed up for what will be one of the biggest SUP events of the year held outside of Europe. The official closing date for entries is still 24 hours away, but already the number of athletes […]

The very best stand up paddlers from around the globe, including World and European champions, have been announced by the International Canoe Federation (ICF) among entries for their 2019 ICF World Championships in Qingdao, China starting on 24th October 2019. World’s SUP champs confirmed for 2019 ICF World Championships Australia’s Michael Booth, Germany’s Sonni Hönscheid , […]

(Press release) The International Canoe Federation and the Chinese Canoe Association have just announced they will host the US $50,000 ICF Stand Up Paddling World Championships in October. The world championships will be staged at Qingdao, on China’s Yellow Sea coast, from October 24-27. Qingdao was the venue for the sailing competition at the 2008 […]