ICF cancels SUP World Cup in Russia, joins Olympic world in banning athletes
The International Canoe Federation (ICF) has joined the Olympic world in condemning Russia’s invasion of Ukraine by banning Russian and Belarusian athletes from competition. This follows an announcement last week by IC
2x WORLD CHAMP NOÏC GARIOUD JOINS TEAM STARBOARD
One of the world's best paddlers has signed with the world's biggest race team. In a New Year's Day post, New Caledonian wunderkind Noïc Garioud announced he was departing Sunova after five years to join mighty Team Starboard. The move opens up an exciti
THE “TOP 1-2” OF ’21 (…who were the best paddlers in the world this year?)
Carrying on that fine tradition of rating the world's best paddlers at the end of each season as if a year's worth of blood, sweat and tears could be reduced to mere syntax - beginning with the 'Top 11 of 2011' that marked
Future of SUP? 🤔 Stand Up Magazin x SUP Racer live show replay
I had a great chat with Mike from Stand Up Magazin about what’s been happening in our sport and what’s coming up in 2022. There’s a lot to be excited about as we head into the new year! (video not loading? watch directly on Facebook)
REPLAY: Talking story with KT on SUP Connect Live
Here’s a full replay of my chat with Kristin Thomas on Supconnect Live yesterday. It was a fun chance to catch up with KT and chat a little about where our sport might be heading (it was also fun to be on the other end of the interview for a change). Kristin is one of […]
SUPtember Double-Header: ICF set to sanction 11 City Tour in 2022 (potential ‘Ultra World Championship’ in 2023)
In news that will excite those with a passion for paddling way too far, the classic SUP11 City Tour is set to become an even grander event in 2022 and beyond. The International Canoe Federation (ICF) and 11 Cities have agreed to collab
2022 ICF Worlds: dates confirmed for Gdynia, Poland
The International Canoe Federation (ICF) has confirmed dates for its 2022 Stand Up Paddling World Championships to be held in Gdynia, Poland. The "ICF Worlds" are slated for September 7-11 and will feature the usual disciplines of sprints,
