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ICF 2022 SUP – Bags packed, we’re good to go!
Our athletes have been granted the most incredible gear from such generous sponsors. We'd love to share a bit of what they have packed to take along on their journey.Upon arrival, they will be getting to grips with their paddling environment, testing out the Baltic...
TEAM SA paddling in the ICF World SUP Champs
The SA SUP TEAM pack their paddling gear today as their countdown for the ICF World SUP Championships begins! They are heading off to the city of Gdynia in Poland for this event, which will take place between the 7th and the 11th of September, 2022. Here they...
Zinkwazi race day in KwaZulu-Natal
Text by Murray James After two years of absence due to covid restrictions, the annual Zinkwazi Classic SUP race returned for 2022, on Sunday 3rd July. One of the few SUP-only races on the calendar, it was well attended by the growing group of Durban-based paddlers...
Pure Prone Paddling
The Prescient Freedom Paddle is a magnificent race in a category of its own. Designed initially for surfskis and water craft, the last year or two have seen the inclusion of slower paddlers, like prone and stand up paddle boards, but don't think that ever stopped the...
Celebrating the Freedom to Paddle
Freedom is a status we take for granted in so many instances.Today's blissful paddle was a drop in the ocean of what freedom means in our nation. Freedom Day, 27th of April, is a uniquely South African public holiday and reminder of many who went before us, dedicating...
ISA appoints Anthony Vela as StandUp Paddle Strategic Advisor
Some interesting growth for SUP in the international arena coming up. All the best to Anthony Vela on such a prestigious appointment! International Surfing Association appoints Anthony Vela as StandUp Paddle Strategic Advisor La Jolla, California, USA – March 31 2022...