The APP is excited to introduce the Viana SUP Open, an all-new venue for 2023 that will bring the World Tour to Portugal for the first time.

1.2 million people are expected to paddle board this year. With the sun shining and the summer months quickly approaching, it’s time to grab our boards and hit the water. However, our boards aren’t the only things that we need to pack. We also need to make sure we have the right foods and nutrients for a long session under the scorching sun.

NSP Surfboards is thrilled to announce its exciting partnership with Sports-Camps for the International Canoe Federation (ICF) World Championships of Stand Up Paddle Racing from November 15-17, 2023 in Thailand.

With its crystal-clear waters and stunning beaches, Agios Nikolaos offers the perfect backdrop for the Agios Nikoloas on SUP - National Panhellenic SUP Championship, an adrenaline-fueled event that promises excitement and unforgettable memories.

Following an exhilarating weekend of competition in Seoul, the Asian Champions of the APP have emerged victorious. Rai Taguchi from Japan achieved remarkable bullet wins in both the Sprint and Distance events, securing the ultimate triumph. Meanwhile, Sujeong Lim, hailing from Korea, claimed the distance victory and secured a commendable second place in the sprints, thereby clinching the overall victory in the women's category.

Paddle hard and paddle fast was the name of the game as the inaugural running of THE EYE RACE took place in the waters of Howth Sound and Ireland’s Eye, Dublin, on 22 April 2023.

As expected, the World SUP Festival delivered some wild action. One of the biggest races of the year didn’t disappoint and everyone earned their finishes with amazing performances by the world’s best.

Connor Baxter does it again and Fiona Wylde stages a comeback for the ages at the Alicante SUP Open. The first stop of the 2023 APP World Racing Tour did not disappoint as intense competition leads to the crowning of APP originals, Connor Baxter and Fiona Wylde, as champions.

Looking for a Starboard board to race on the weekends? The solution is here! Starboard is teaming up with Union Paddlers and Sports Camps to elevate SUP racing by providing rental SUP racing boards and paddles at Euro Tour and ICF events.

The 11th Annual Paddle at the Park Sponsored by HCA Florida Destin Emergency is moving its location and date! This standup paddle board race will take place in the Gulf of Mexico behind The Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island on Saturday, May 6, 2023.

A truly international field consisting of 14 countries gathered for the start of 2023 Euro Tour. In the women's race, 8 out of the top 10 finishers were from Spain but the Men's race an international battle took place for the top 5 spots.

The 2023 Racing World Tour will commence in Alicante on Sunday 30th April which will be followed by the APP Asian Championships in Seoul 13th–14th May.