The SUP Company is confirmed as Title Sponsor for HISC x theSUPco.com Round Hayling Challenge which is scheduled for Saturday, 6th September 2025.
The SUP Company Confirmed as Title Sponsor for HISC x theSUPco.com Round Hayling Challenge
Hayling Island Sailing Club (HISC) is delighted to announce The SUP Company, the UK’s leading specialist in paddleboarding, wingsurfing, and foiling, as the official title sponsor for the 2025 HISC x theSUPco.com Round Hayling Challenge. This announcement solidifies a successful partnership, marking the seventh time The SUP Company has proudly supported this celebrated event. This landmark event on the UK water sports calendar is also proudly supported by Duotone, Salcombe Gin, Starboard & Red Paddle Co.
Scheduled for Saturday, 6th September 2025, the challenge features two distinctive routes: the complete circumnavigation ‘Round Hayling Island’ course of 14 miles and the shorter 9 mile ‘Red Paddle Co Hayling Bridge and Back’ route. Competitors will compete across various disciplines, with windsurfers and wingfoilers vying for the ‘Duotone Cup’, and stand-up paddleboarders circumnavigating the island competing for the ‘Starboard Trophy’. Prizes will be awarded to the top three finishers in each category.
Categories Include:
- Stand Up Paddleboarding: Men & Women
- Wingfoil & Windfoil: Men & Women
- Windsurf: Men & Women
- Kayak/Single/Double Canoe/Gig: Men & Women (mixed teams must declare their category)
- OC6: Top 3 teams overall
Tony Jones, owner of The SUP Company, expressed enthusiasm about the renewed partnership, stating, “We’re delighted to once again sponsor the Round Hayling Challenge. This unique event offers an exciting challenge, made even more special by starting and finishing at Hayling Island Sailing Club, unquestionably the finest sailing club in the UK.”
HISC General Manager, Henry Message, also shared his excitement, “We are thrilled to welcome competitors back to Hayling Island Sailing Club for another fantastic event. It’s wonderful to have The SUP Company onboard once again—they’ve been a key partner for six previous editions, and their support helps us elevate this event year after year.”
Early registration discounts are available until 5th July 2025. Entrants will receive an event medal, event t-shirt and post challenge meal all within their event entry fee. Further details, schedules, and registration can be found at the official event website.
For more information and entry, please visit https://form.jotform.com/250662462246355