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Welcome to our collection of the biggest news and stories that have taken place in the SUP world from the previous month. Let's recap what happened in March 2025.
ICF World Cup Coming To UK - 2026
The 2026 ICF Stand Up Paddling World Cup will be taking place in Torbay on the English Riviera in June 2026.
Paddle UK has been awarded a Stand Up Paddling World Cup event following an announcement made by the International Canoe Federation (ICF) in Hangzhou, China. This is the first time that an ICF Stand Up Paddling (SUP) event of this scale has been held in the UK and the first since Paddle UK was announced as a governing body for the sport in February 2023. The event will be held from 24 to 28 June 2026 on the stunning waters of the English Riviera, Torbay, which has become a go-to spot for Stand Up Paddleboarding in England.
The five-day event is expected to attract around 200 of the World’s best athletes, as well as up to a thousand other paddlers who will take part in a festival of paddling, that will showcase the breadth of SUP from recreational paddlers to elite competition. The event will create an opportunity for everyone to get on the water and enjoy the best of the English Riviera for themselves.
INDIA PADDLE FESTIVAL - Results
Antonio Morillo and Esperanza Barreras take the overall win at the India Paddle Festival, part of the APP World Tour Race schedule.
Antonio took the win in the distance race on day one, securing a solid points lead ahead of his competitors. He completed the fast paced 10km race in 44 minutes on a course that took the athletes from the beach, through the surf, in through the jetty for the idyllic river section. After rounding the island it was then back to the jetty and out into the ocean for the last technical section of the course with a zig zag through the surf and into the finish line.
Behind Antonio was the relative veteran of the sport, Daniel Hasulyo from Hungary who finished in second, and Christian Andersen from Denmark in 3rd, once again riding his inflatable race board to secure a podium finish.
Moving into Day 2 with the sprint racing and it was Christian Anderson who triumphed ahead of Antonio, with Daniel in third place. Christian, again on his inflatable, showcased determination and speed to secure this win.
Espe returned to India to defend her distance title and was able to go back to back in dominant form. Navigating the diverse course with finesse, Espe finished in a time of 51 minutes, securing victory on the opening day as she prepares to back that up for the overall victory today in the sprint racing.
However, this feat will not be without its obstacles, with great performances from the likes of Sujeong Lim from Korea and Chiara Vorster from South Africa, not to mention up and coming talents from right here in India, as the local Stand up Paddle scene begins to flourish.
With the sprints on the final day, Espe had the energy to overcome the rest of the field to secure the win. However is was Chiara Vorster in second place and Sujeong Lim in third.
RUNNABLE - 2025 Paddle Film Festival Winner
Runnable has been voted the winner of the Best SUP Film in 2025 at the Paddling Film Festival. It is a white water SUP film that excites all paddlers.
Join Cameron Hopkin and Sam Garthwaite as they navigate the thrilling world of whitewater paddleboarding, sharing their personal stories, triumphs and dreams for the future of this adrenaline-fueled sport. Witness the beauty of nature and the power of human determination in this inspiring documentary that will leave you craving adventure and pushing your own boundaries.
Get ready to dive into the heart-pounding action and heartfelt reflections of Runnable.