World’s longest paddle race – the “Yukon 1000” – is being postponed til 2021 due to the spread of the coronavirus
The world's longest paddle race, the mind-boggling Yukon 1000, which was set to take place across eight or nine days in July, has been postponed until 2021 due to fears about spreading the coronavirus in the remote Yukon communities and the health &
CAROLINA CUP POSTPONED UNTIL NOVEMBER
Organisers of the Carolina Cup have postponed the iconic event until early November due to health concerns and restrictions caused by the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). The 10th annual edition of the fa
The “future of foiling” or pure novelty? Watch this foil surf race in Florida and decide
There's been a lot of talk about foil racing lately. Most of that has centred around "downwind foil racing" but we've been seeing more and more surf race-style events popping up. This latest one in Florida swept across Instagram yes
Coronavirus updates: Here’s the latest from Carolina, Europe, Tahiti and Brazil
As the global social and sporting shutdown caused by the COVID-19 coronavirus continues, we're beginning to see more and more SUP races affected. Europe is increasingly under lockdown, while virtually all countries are enacting draconian restrictions on travel and public gatherings that have made most stand up paddle events impossible to run. Here are the latest updates as of Monday 17 March. This story is quickly evolving so check back for regular updates...
Chased by the Midnight Sun – The Story of the Yukon River Quest (NOW STREAMING)
What motivates someone to paddle 715km down a long, cold and very lonely river in the Canadian wilderness? And what happens to the body and mind when they do? Follow eight stand up paddlers as they attempt the longest annual paddle race in the world, the Yukon River Quest… Enjoying the […]
Majors postponed: Tahiti’s Air France Paddle Festival and Brazil’s Aloha Spirit Festival on hold due to coronavirus
In brief: The spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to affect the world of stand up paddling, with the beginning of the international season all but on hold after several events were forced to cancel or postpone. The
Here’s how the coronavirus is impacting the world of SUP (UPDATE: races postponed in Europe, Asia, USA, Tahiti and Brazil; Carolina at risk)
Rolling coverage of the impact the coronavirus is having on stand up paddle events, athletes and industry.