Vincent Claeskens

In recent years, the Belgian SUP Tour (BST) has become a key player in the European stand-up paddleboarding scene, offering a dynamic mix of events that cater to elite athletes, amateurs, and young paddlers alike. For its founder, Vincent Claeskens, 2024 marked a year of transition and growth, with a streamlined calendar, expanded inclusivity, and […]

Dirk de Beuf‘s SUP comeback might be one of the most compelling stories of our sport, shining a spotlight on the unsung Champion. How can you do justice to the story of an athlete who endured a heart attack while competing in one of the most iconic SUP races on the planet, only to make […]

“If you want to grow you need to surround yourself with people who can challenge you and from whom you can learn”, claims Kjell De Bruyn, Antwerp based 12-time Belgian National SUP Champion, Starboard Team Rider, Coach, and sport advocate, who’s already on the road, training, coaching and set to compete in international races (Poland […]

As we dive into the new year, the Belgian Stand Up Paddle scene is abuzz with anticipation for the upcoming season. In an exclusive interview with Vincent Claeskens, founder of the Belgian SUP Tour, we gain insights into the circuit’s evolution and the exciting events lined up for 2024. The new calendar promises a thrilling […]

There are far more layers to the stories we cover about exceptional people in our sport. It’s the talent, the grind, the grit, the conviction, hard work and determination that go into play of becoming an elite SUP athlete. But there are also mental and physical battles that are being faced silently, out of the […]

In a triumphant return from injury, Belgian SUP athlete and NSP team racer Kjell De Bruyn has managed to secure a spot to represent Belgium for the first time at the ISA World SUP & Paddleboard Championship in Les Sables d’Olonne, France next week. Just a few days away from the huge event, Kjell opens up […]

Last weekend, the picturesque lake of Willebroek, Belgium, played host to the 2023 Belgian Sprint and Technical Race Championship, a highly anticipated event on the SUP calendar. This thrilling competition marked stops #7 and #8 of the Belgian SUP Tour, which comprises a total of 10 stops this year. Organized in partnership with the Belgium […]

Ahead of the Belgian Sprint & Technical Race Championship taking place on September 2 (and LIVE on TotalSUP!), discover the exhilarating Belgian SUP Tour through the eyes of Manuel Lauwers, a dedicated athlete hailing from the picturesque city of Antwerp in Belgium. With a passion that spans nearly a decade, Manuel has risen to prominence […]

A quelques jours du Championnat de Belgique de SUP Race Longue Distance qui aura lieu le dimanche 6 août à Nieuwpoort (ouvert à tous et à 15 kms de la frontière avec la France), Vincent Claeskens, le fondateur et moteur derrière le Belgian SUP Tour nous propose un bilan à mi-saison. Cinq événements ont déjà […]

Pour nous présenter la toute première édition de The Longest Day qui remplace le SUP Challenge de l’Eau d’Heure, nous avons fait appel à Olivier Decroly, SUP surfer, SUP racer et organisateur de l’événenement avec le club Sud-Ouest. Un nom d’événement qui claque, un spot magique au sud de la Belgique ainsi qu’un format inédit […]

Le weekend dernier avait lieu le Championnat de Belgique de SUP Race Ultra Longue Distance, 2è étape du Belgian SUP Tour 2023. C’est de l’intérieur que Vincent Claeskens, SUP Racer et organisateur du BST, a pu vivre cet événement puisqu’il y participait dans la catégorie Relais avec son équipe 3 Bay nommée “Dream Team” pour […]

This is the tour you can’t miss in 2023: the Belgian SUP Tour! In one of the most active territories for SUP racing in Europe, the Belgian SUP Tour will take you around Belgium, with two stops in France and in the Netherlands, allowing you to take part in a variety of fun competition formats: […]

C’est le circuit que vous ne pourrez pas rater en 2023 : le Belgian SUP Tour ! Sur l’un des territoires les plus actifs sur le SUP Race en Europe, le Belgian SUP Tour vous emmènera faire le tour de la Belgique, avec une escale en France et aux Pays-Bas, pour participer à des compétitions […]