Agios Nikolaos On SUP 2025: A Decade of Excellence & Global SUP Showdown

CRETE, Greece - The International Canoe Federation (ICF), in collaboration with the Greek Federation of Canoe-Kayaking, Stand-Up Paddling, and Wave Sliding, along with the Municipality of Agios Nikolaos, the Municipal Company of Agios Nikolaos (DAEAN), and the Nautical Sports Club of Agios Nikolaos (NASAN), with support from the Region of Crete, proudly presents the ICF SUP World Ranking Event. This prestigious competition will take place on May 3-4, 2025, in Agios Nikolaos, Crete, alongside the Panhellenic Championship Long Distance SUP and the Panhellenic Cup Technical SUP.

Agios Nikolaos on SUP is celebrating its 10th anniversary (2015-2025) with an anniversary event that promises to be the most impressive to date, attracting top athletes from around the world and further strengthening Crete's position on the global sports tourism map. Since 2015, Agios Nikolaos on SUP has evolved from a local race into a high-level international event. Last year's 2024 event attracted 230 athletes from 15 countries, confirming Agios Nikolaos' establishment as a world-leading SUP destination.

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ICF World Ranking Event – An Event With International Prestige

Agios Nikolaos On SUP 2025 is an official ICF SUP World Ranking Event. This year's event holds special significance as points earned will count towards athletes' world rankings ahead of the 2025 World Championships in Abu Dhabi (October 29 - November 2). For the first time this year, the World Championships will feature a special award for the Overall Winner of the ICF World Ranking Series.

With prizes totaling €9.000, distributed among the top five finishers in both Long Distance & Technical Races, the event attracts top SUP athletes, while in combination with the SITIA ICF SUP World Cup (May 1-2), total awards amount to €18,000!

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Unique Racing Experience - 10 Years Of History

The Agios Nikolaos On SUP event offers ideal racing conditions, with race courses designed for maximum competitive performance and spectacle:

• Technical Race - May 3, 2025 | Location: Kalo Chorio - A challenging course with potential wave action that will test athletes' skills.
• Long Distance Race - May 4, 2025 | An impressive route overlooking Spinalonga, one of Crete's most iconic destinations.

For more information on this year's event, visit HERE.