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How Ansis Dobelis turned Latvia’s SUP King Marathon – Salaca 100 into a paddling festival for all

13 Apr 2026

How Ansis Dobelis turned Latvia’s SUP King Marathon – Salaca 100 into a paddling festival for all

What started as an ambitious idea is quickly becoming one of the Baltic region’s most talked-about SUP events. At the centre of it is Ansis Dobelis – Founder of Supfit.lv and Co-Creator of the SUP King Marathon – Salaca 100 – a challenge that has rapidly built momentum, already attracting over 100 registered paddlers. Launched […]

“Don’t fear the 100”: Ilze Ozolina on the challenge & beauty of Latvia’s SUP King Marathon – Salaca 100

27 Mar 2026

“Don’t fear the 100”: Ilze Ozolina on the challenge & beauty of Latvia’s SUP King Marathon – Salaca 100

When covering long-distance races and endurance challenges, the goal is often to get to the core of why athletes choose the tougher, more extreme side of the sport. What stood out while working on the story with Ilze Ozolina was not just the physical challenge, but the meditative aspect of long-distance paddling. As she puts […]