With its crystal-clear waters and stunning beaches, Agios Nikolaos offers the perfect backdrop for the Agios Nikoloas on SUP - National Panhellenic SUP Championship, an adrenaline-fueled event that promises excitement and unforgettable memories.
Following an exhilarating weekend of competition in Seoul, the Asian Champions of the APP have emerged victorious. Rai Taguchi from Japan achieved remarkable bullet wins in both the Sprint and Distance events, securing the ultimate triumph. Meanwhile, Sujeong Lim, hailing from Korea, claimed the distance victory and secured a commendable second place in the sprints, thereby clinching the overall victory in the women's category.
Paddle hard and paddle fast was the name of the game as the inaugural running of THE EYE RACE took place in the waters of Howth Sound and Ireland’s Eye, Dublin, on 22 April 2023.
As expected, the World SUP Festival delivered some wild action. One of the biggest races of the year didn’t disappoint and everyone earned their finishes with amazing performances by the world’s best.
Connor Baxter does it again and Fiona Wylde stages a comeback for the ages at the Alicante SUP Open. The first stop of the 2023 APP World Racing Tour did not disappoint as intense competition leads to the crowning of APP originals, Connor Baxter and Fiona Wylde, as champions.
A truly international field consisting of 14 countries gathered for the start of 2023 Euro Tour. In the women's race, 8 out of the top 10 finishers were from Spain but the Men's race an international battle took place for the top 5 spots.
Learn how to take your event to the next level with a few extra steps. It’s important to note, however, that these extra steps can have a major impact on the overall success of your event, ranging from funding and attendance to promotion and beyond. All the steps below serve as a highly important layer to the 10 Basic Tips for Organizing SUP Races. So, here are the intermediate tips for sup race organizing in no particular order...
In 2008, Anne-Marie Reichman founded SUP 11-City Tour, one of the world's toughest ultra-SUP races, which follows the route of the Elfstedentocht. Like Elfstedentocht, SUP 11-City Tour embodies Frisian heritage and pride for the community, athletes, and volunteers who return every year.
The SIC Columbia Gorge Challenge returned with prime conditions unseen in over a decade. Athletes competed in very hot weather with the best wind conditions the even has seen in its last 11 years. Paddlers and wing foilers alike put on a great show with tight racing action.
The 11th edition of the Namur SUP Race was an amazing success with the highest participation to date. Cecilia Pampinella and Bruno Hasulyo took the win in the Women's and Men's divisions.
USA's April Zilg takes her second consecutive Carolina Cup title and Michael Booth wins his 3rd title at the 2022 Carolina Cup.
The continued growth of paddling sports in North America has been underlined by the awarding of several International Canoe Federation world championships for 2026 to Florida and Oklahoma.