Last Paddler Standing was an emotional rollercoaster—and a disruptive new frontier for SUP racing
Kelly Margetts called it a Netflix series. That's a bold assertion for a humble SUP race, yet by the time Paolo Marconi claimed victory after 48 hours of slow-moving suspense in Sarasota last week, Kelly's comment was starting to sound like an understatement. Last Paddler Standing was unlike anything we've seen in the world of SUP. It was less of a race and more of a journey. An emotional rollercoaster that swept us up and somehow turned a simple live stream into compelling viewing.
PAOLO MARCONI IS THE LAST PADDLER STANDING!
Last Paddler Standing was billed as the craziest race of the year and it didn't disappoint. Two days of slow-moving drama and emotion as 18 paddlers attempted to be the last one standing.
Paddlecast: Susak & Paolo talk racing, relationships and razzle-dazzle board design (plus: 11 Cities addiction)
Two of Europe's finest paddlers, Susak Molinero and Paolo Marconi, join us from their Canary Island isolation to chat racing, relationships and running mountain ultras. We also talk about Paolo's new love for the SUP11 City Tour, razzle-dazzle design and looking forward to the day we can all m
Ultra Champions: Bruno Hasulyo, Lena Ribeiro conquer the 11 Cities
In brief: Bruno Hasuluyo has claimed his third SUP 11-City Tour title and Lena Ribeiro her second after an epic week of paddling around the Dutch province of Friesland.