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 June 2026.
ICF SUP WORLD CUP - SUPER Festival UK
The UK’s first-ever ICF SUP World Cup has wrapped up on the English Riviera, with Spain’s Manuel Hoyuela Rojas and Italy’s Cecilia Pampinella delivering commanding performances to sweep all three Open disciplines at a landmark weekend for stand-up paddle racing.
Held alongside the Paddle UK SUPER Festival in Torquay, the event welcomed around 200 international athletes to compete across Sprint, Technical and Distance racing, while thousands of recreational paddlers and spectators joined a festival designed to celebrate every level of the sport.
Yukon River Quest - 2026
The 2026 Yukon River Quest once again delivered a true test of endurance, with paddlers covering 715 km from Whitehorse to Dawson City through almost continuous daylight. Competitors battled fast-flowing river currents, cold conditions, fatigue and sleep deprivation, with the fastest boats reaching Dawson City in just over two days. Simply finishing this iconic wilderness race is considered a major achievement, making the performances of SUP finishers Martin Reinberg and Tyler Fissel particularly impressive.
USA Nationals - Race & Surf Champs - 2026
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.