River Avon Time Trial Challenge

Black Project have dropped a new video that’s less about watching—and more about getting involved. The concept is simple: a benchmark SUP time trial on the River Avon that anyone can take on. Do you have what it takes?

At the centre of it is pro paddler Bastian Grimm, putting down a full-effort run on the segment to set the tone. What you see isn’t a polished highlight reel—it’s real pacing, real intensity, and a clear reference point for paddlers looking to test themselves.

But this isn’t just about chasing a fast time.

The idea is to give everyday sessions more purpose: track your paddle, measure your effort, and build progression over time. Whether you’re racing seriously or just want structure in your training, it’s a simple format that adds immediate focus.

Paddlers are encouraged to:

Paddle the same River Avon segment
Track their session using apps like Paddle Logger
Upload results to Strava
Compare times and challenge others

And if you’re nowhere near the Avon? That’s part of the bigger play.

Set your own segment. Build your own leaderboard. Create a local benchmark with your crew.

It’s a smart push from Black Project—turning a single effort into something scalable across the global SUP community, where anyone can take part, anywhere.

Because in the end, it’s not just about how fast you are—it’s about having a reason to push harder every time you step on the board.