Lucie Raab

To grow a sport discipline on a global scale, it takes the collaboration of nations, shared initiatives, sustainable funding, and a commitment to learning from one another. The Czech Federation SURF and SUP (Česká Federace SURF a SUP) has been tirelessly working alongside its fellow European partners to accelerate this growth and drive progress. Having […]

The growth of ParaSUP (para stand-up paddleboarding) marks a significant advancement in adaptive sports, aiming to make stand-up paddleboarding accessible to individuals with disabilities. This new discipline empowers more people to experience the sport and its benefits. The ISA World Championships in Copenhagen recently showcased its potential, thanks to the efforts of the Czech Surf […]

Exciting developments unfold in our sport when nations unite to elevate the playing field. The Planet Baltic SUP Race 2024, Poland’s longest running open sea SUP race event held on 2-4 August in Kołobrzeg, is now a fully-fledged international event and is rapidly gaining momentum with athletes from around the world confirming their participation. This […]

The 2024 Czech SUP and PARASUP Championship, held from July 12-14th at Bezdrev Lake, showcased the best of stand-up paddleboarding talent. Organized by Lucie Raab, general secretary  of the Czech Federation SURF and SUP, the event drew 90 competitors, including 17 international athletes from Poland, Hungary, Slovakia, Germany, and Spain. This year, the event faced some […]

As summer begins, so does the excitement for the upcoming Czech National SUP Race Championships, set to take place on July 12-14, 2024. This highly anticipated event will bring together the best paddleboarders from across the nation and beyond, converging on the picturesque Bezdrev Lake in South Bohemia. The SUP race scene in the Czech […]