QINGDAO, China – American Connor Baxter posted the fastest ever time for a men’s 200 metre sprint and France’s Olivia Piana won the women’s gold at her first ever sprint event in a thrilling day of competition at the ICF stand up paddling world championships in Qingdao, China, on Saturday. Baxter shocked even himself with his speed in the semi-final, officially stopping the clock at an incredible 46.38 seconds – the first athlete to ever go under the 47 second mark. “It felt fast, for sure,” Baxter said.

While the best paddlers in the world will catch most of the attention at this weekend’s ICF stand up paddling world championships in China, a determined group of athletes from all corners of the globe will also be determined to make their mark on the sport.

Red Bull Heavy Water, a highlight on the Pro Standup Paddleboard circuit, returned to San Francisco on Friday October 18th, after a cancellation in 2018 due to unfavorable weather conditions.

One of the veterans of modern-day stand up paddling and one of the most respected international voices in the sport will team up to provide world class livestream commentary at next week’s ICF SUP World Championships in Qingdao, China.

Red Bull Heavy Water, a highlight on the pro standup paddleboard circuit, announced a 5-day green light for the competition weather window, as forecasting indicates that Friday October 18 will be ideal conditions.

Planning on getting in a few trips in 2019? Well, lucky for you there are countless locations and destinations that are a stand up paddler’s dream. We’ve compiled a few places where you’re bound to have a blast at with beautiful scenery surrounding you. Check it out.

Some of the world's top StandUp Paddle National Teams have confirmed their participation in the Surf City El Salvador ISA World SUP and Paddleboard Championship (WSUPPC) to take place Nov 23 - Dec 1 at El Sunzal.

As we approach the opening of the 2019 holding period (15th October - 7th November), we are already closely monitoring a large system developing in the North Pacific that could well deliver exactly the conditions that this unique event requires.

Many of the very best stand up paddlers from around the globe, including World and European champions, are among entries for the 2019 ICF world championships in Qingdao, China, later this month.

The 9th edition of the Corinth Canal SUP Crossing was a big success attracting 530 competitors coming together to paddle through the historical Grand Canal of Greece on their standup paddle boards!

The 1st Annual Dana Point Harbor Hoot presented by Board & Brew comes to Dana Point Harbor on October 12 and is a paddling event for all ages and abilities.

The International Surfing Association (ISA) is delighted to announce that the 2019 ISA World StandUp Paddle (SUP) and Paddleboard Championship (WSUPPC) will take place in El Salvador from November 23 - December 1. SUP Racing, SUP Surfing, and Paddleboard Racing will take place at the country's renowned righthand point break El Sunzal.