SUP 11 Islands

New dates have been announced and registrations are now open for SUP11 Islands (SUP11 X) – Koh Chang, Thailand, taking place from 30 November to 7 December 2026. Inspired by the iconic SUP 11-City Tour in the Netherlands, SUP11 X was created by Ritske Merkus and Marije Elgersma with a clear mission: to make multi-day […]

Founder-led stories carry a unique weight in any sport – especially when those founders step onto the start line themselves. When leaders test their own equipment in some of the toughest conditions in the world, it shows a level of commitment that goes far beyond product design. That’s exactly the case with Yster SUP, the […]

At 65 years young, Karl Eugster is living proof that the love for stand-up paddling transcends age. Originally from Switzerland, Karl discovered SUP 15 years ago and has since become a dedicated long-distance paddler, competing in iconic events like the SUP11-City Tour and Chattajack31. This year, he took on the SUP11 Islands in Thailand – […]