Johan Hoekstra

Considered a pioneer of ultra-long-distance SUP racing, the SUP 11-City Tour has once again brought paddlers from around the world to Friesland, the northern province of the Netherlands, for its 18th edition of the five-day competition and its 13th edition of the gruelling Non-Stop challenge. What began as one woman’s vision has grown into a […]

With more young SUP athletes stepping up into open divisions, this age group is claiming a well-deserved spotlight in the sport. We’ve been following this exciting rise under our Young SUP Athletes tag, and now we’re turning to one of the most coveted races in the sport, the SUP 11-City Tour, through the eyes of […]