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As international names continue to be confirmed for the Borneo International Stand-Up Paddle Marathon (BISM), we caught up with Event Director Benjamin Golimbi and Managing Partner at Borneo Escapade Tours to discuss the growing momentum behind what is shaping up to be a landmark event for the region. From 27-29 March 2026, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah […]

There are SUP conversations that stick with you – those that intuitively reveal the direction the sport is headed. Catching up with Susanne Lier, 4x World SUP Champion, elite athlete, Coach, and SUNOVA Team Rider, has always offered nothing short of philosophical depth and insider insight into our sport – and the timing couldn’t be […]

Indonesia’s SUP scene is growing rapidly, with athletes like 21-year-old Dessy Welmince representing a new generation of competitive paddlers. Coming from a canoeing background, she has successfully transferred her strength and water skills to SUP racing. At the 2025 ICF World Championships in Abu Dhabi, she delivered impressive results on her SUNOVA board, demonstrating both […]

A sports scientist by training and a former professional handball player, Christian Taucher (Chris Diver) is the founder and head coach of SUP.Training and a respected SUNOVA team rider. Based in Khao Lak, Thailand, he works with a wide range of athletes: from recreational paddlers and multi-sport athletes to elite racers, both on-site and remotely. […]

Technical courses, point-to-point sprints, and the pursuit of constant progress define the racing style of 18-year-old Skadi Langbein from Berlin. She discovered stand-up paddling in 2016 during an open day at her local club, Wander-Paddler-Havel e.V., and has since transformed a simple hobby into a competitive career. For several years she has raced on SUNOVA […]

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 […]

As we can’t be everywhere, especially in the world’s far-flung locations, we’re grateful for the stories shared by athletes on the front lines of SUP’s global growth. Over 300 paddlers stood on the start line at the 8th Nanxun Ancient Town SUP Open, reflecting both the scale of the event and the rapid rise of […]

The Fehmarn Belt Crossing marks the first documented attempt to paddle 22 kilometers of open Baltic Sea, cutting across busy shipping routes between Fehmarn (Germany) and Lolland (Denmark) on a stand-up paddleboard. It’s a story of scale and contrast: a lone athlete navigating the same waters as colossal cargo ships, the David vs. Goliath associations […]

When people think of a factory, they imagine machinery, efficiency, repetition. But when you step into The Board Factory (TBF) in Khao Lak, Thailand, the place where SUNOVA boards come to life, you feel something entirely different: warmth, laughter, music, passion, and the unmistakable smell of fresh resin. It’s not just a place where boards […]

When you think of Stand Up Paddling at its highest level, Daniel Hasulyo is one of the names that immediately comes to mind. A multiple-time SUP World Champion and Pro Athlete, Daniel is known for his intense training discipline, adventurous mindset, and love for all things related to the ocean. Now based in Khao Lak, […]

At just 14, Marin Hoeboer stunned the field at the Dutch SUP Championships, winning not only the junior division but beating the entire women’s field in the 10 km race, including two-time world and national champion Petronella van Malsen. Growing up in the Netherlands, Marin has been on the water since age five. After starting […]

From making waves in Australia’s SUP racing scene to redefining performance foiling, James Casey has carved out a legacy as one of the most skilled and forward-thinking watermen of his generation. An 8-time national champion, coach, designer, and Guinness World Record holder, Casey blends raw talent with an engineer’s eye for innovation. Whether he’s charging […]