USA Surfing has wrapped up its inaugural SUP Race Series, with the final event taking place in Oceanside, California, on June 11-12. The event served as the concluding stop of the 2026 USA Surfing SUP National Championships and Team Selection Series, with national titles awarded across Sprint, Distance, Technical and SUP Surf disciplines.
The series brought together some of the biggest names in American stand up paddling and helped determine the athletes who will represent the United States in upcoming international competition, including future ISA World Championship events.
Team USA SUP 2026-2027
Following the conclusion of the championships, USA Surfing announced its 2026-2027 SUP Team:
- Connor Baxter
- Campbell Carter
- Bodie Von Allmen
- Candice Appleby
- Soryn Preston
- Victoria Burgess
- Donald Miralle
- Teddy Gatti
- Dave Boehne
- Anthony Maltese
- Mel Wygal
- Stephanie Shideler
- Katniss Paris
Distance Race Champions
The Distance Race titles saw Stephanie Shideler claim the women’s crown, while Bodie Von Allmen secured the men’s title ahead of Campbell Carter.
Women’s Distance
- Stephanie Shideler
- Soryn Preston
Men’s Distance
- Bodie Von Allmen
- Campbell Carter
Prone Distance
- Donald Miralle
Technical Race Champions
The Technical Race competition produced some closely contested racing, with Campbell Carter taking the men’s national title ahead of Connor Baxter. In the women’s division, Candice Appleby claimed victory ahead of Soryn Preston.
Women’s Technical Race
- Candice Appleby
- Soryn Preston
Men’s Technical Race
- Campbell Carter
- Connor Baxter
- Zane Saenz
- Bodie Von Allmen
Prone Technical Race
- Donald Miralle
Sprint Race Results
The Sprint title went to Connor Baxter, who finished ahead of Zane Saenz and Campbell Carter.
Men’s Sprint
- Connor Baxter
- Zane Saenz
- Campbell Carter
- Dennis Gibson
Women’s Sprint Race
- Katniss Paris
- Samantha Eastburn
SUP Surf Champions
The SUP Surf division also crowned its national champions in Oceanside, with Anthony Maltese taking the Men’s Open title ahead of Dave Boehne. In the women’s event, Victoria Burgess claimed victory, with Mel Wygal finishing runner-up. The results completed a busy week of competition that also included Sprint, Distance and Technical Racing, while helping finalise the 2026-2027 USA Surfing SUP Team.
Men’s Open SUP Surf
- Anthony Maltese
- Dave Boehne
Women’s Open SUP Surf
- Victoria Burgess
- Mel Wygal
The completion of the inaugural USA Surfing SUP Race Series marks an important step in the continued development of competitive stand up paddling in the United States. With national champions crowned and Team USA now confirmed, attention will soon turn to international competition and the upcoming ISA World Championship campaign.