594 days and a major injury later, former number one Fiona Wylde is ready for a comeback
After missing all of season 2022 with a serious shoulder injury, former world number one, 3x world champ and all-round ambassador for the sport Fiona Wylde will make her long-awaited return to racing at the Euro Tour in Spain next week.
Euro Tour week 2: Noic overpowers Bruno in sweltering Sevilla; Espe in a league of her own
It's not even summer yet, but the temperature in southern Spain pushed past 30°C for this weekend's Sevilla SUP Festival aka week 2 of the Euro Tour. With the course set at 12km, the water set at dead flat and the sky as blue as a berry, it was always going to be a tough one. And making his season debut in similarly hot fashion was Noic Garioud.
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Debate: Is Spain the
new France?
They have more events, more athletes and more podiums. And most importantly: more kids. Led by Espe and Duna, Spain is probably already number one in the world in women's racing. In the men's, the Spaniards still lack a Titou-like superstar, but overall they're seriously close to dethroning the Frenchies as the powerhouse of Europe.
Euro Tour week 1: Espe holds off Duna while Donato Freens snatches victory from Aaron Sanchez
Euro Tour 2023 begins in style (in Afrika)
The future of SUP? Here are some paddlers, predictions and potential narratives to follow in Season 2023 and beyond
With the first big race of the year run and won, it's time to look forward to what Season 2023 has to offer. Each year we look into the crystal ball searching for the dominant themes, headlines and stories that will shape stand up paddling for the next 12 months.
ISA Worlds distance race: 19-year-old Duna Gordillo and 16-year-old “Shrimpy” claim incredible wins to herald the new generation
Spain's Duna Gordillo has upset her teammate Espe Barreras while 16-year-old Shuri "Shrimpy" Araki from Japan overpowered Titou and Boothy to win gold in the ISA distance race in Puerto Rico today. Duna crossed the line in utter disbelief before being mobbed by her teammates, producing some of the most iconic images of the event...
Titou tames wild ocean, Espe overpowers local hero to win Euro Tour on Mallorca
The sea was angry that day, my friends. Week 2 of the Euro Tour and we found ourselves on the idyllic island of Mallorca for the classic Port Adriano SUP Race. The event that kicked off the 2014 Tour - the first officia