Poland

The 9th edition of Planet Baltic, the country’s longest-running ocean SUP race and one of the few remaining major sea-racing events in Northern Europe, wrapped up last week – but its ripple effect is still being felt across the SUP community. Outstanding images and footage continue to flood social media, alongside personal accounts from athletes […]

What keeps stand-up paddling moving forward isn’t just podium finishes – it’s the people behind them. Every new athlete signing tells a story of shared ambition, where a rider’s mindset aligns with a brand’s philosophy. For aspiring paddlers, it’s also an opportunity to dig deeper and understand why elite athletes choose a particular board or […]

With just a few months to go, major announcements have already been made for the 9th edition of Planet Baltic SUP Race, set to take place from 5-8 August in Kołobrzeg, Poland. As the country’s longest-running ocean SUP race and one of the few remaining major sea-racing events in Northern Europe, Planet Baltic SUP Race […]

The 2026 season is shaping up to be a breakthrough year for Sergio Cantoral. Following his signing with the NSP Team, the 21-year-old Spanish Champion has continued to build momentum with standout performances across the European circuit. Training with Club Deportivo Parres – one of Europe’s most successful SUP development programmes – Sergio heads into […]

We’ve just met 10x Junior SUP Champion, Emilia Daszewska at Planet Baltic SUP Race in Kołobrzeg, Poland, where the 16-year-old was awarded the long-distance gold in the demanding Polish SUP Tour. Narrow boards and gruelling courses are her forte. A Basssup Rider, the brand championing youth SUP development in Poland, and proud member of RTW […]

We’re only two days away! The 8th edition of the Planet Baltic SUP Race, Poland’s longest-running ocean SUP event and one of Northern Europe’s last major sea races, kicks off this Thursday, 7 – 9 August, in Kołobrzeg. We’re sure a lot of eyes will be on the fast-rising young talent from the Netherlands, Germany, […]

Hailing from a small town near Wrocław, Poland, with the Oder River as his training ground, 25-year-old Krystian Świerkowski is part of a new wave of homegrown talent that has burst onto the national scene, and is quickly developing a strong appetite for international competition. From gruelling open-water formats to long distance flat water grinds, […]

When we first interviewed Mikołaj Miczek he was a 9-year-old grom with big dreams – and already Poland’s youngest SUP racer. Hailing from RTW Raciborskie Towarzystwo Wioślarskie (RTW Racibórz), the club led by his coach and father, Mariusz, Mikołaj quickly stood out as a rising star in the sport. Since then, he’s collected multiple national […]

Basssup, the premium Polish watersport brand launched in 2016 as an inflatable SUP board company, has become a cornerstone of the Polish SUP scene, nearly synonymous with the sport’s growth in the country. Over the years, it has evolved well beyond its roots, with founder Jędrzej Klafkowski dedicating significant time in the studio shaping race, […]

It seems like Yehor Tarasko can paddle just about anything and effortlessly take his SUP game to new heights (literally!) with the tricks and stunts he performs. This Ukrainian paddler, now based in Poland, is the Basssup Team Rider, and most likely one of the few freestylers and whitewater athletes at this level of proficiency […]

Basssup, originally launched in 2016 as a premium inflatable SUP board company, has pivoted to become one of the leading names on the Polish SUP scene. This transformation is a direct result of the Founder’s, Jędrzej Klafkowski, passion and skills as a shaper and visionary. Leveraging this expertise, the Basssup has expanded its offerings to include […]