There has been many speculation about the Stand Up World Series Hamburg, will it take place or not. We have just received word from the main Sponsor, Camp David, that would indicate the event is a go.

One of the biggest and most prestigious SUP Races in Europe takes place for the 4th time in beautiful St. Maxime at the French Cote d' Azur. We are expecting to see a very competitive field with many European and International Elite Paddlers like Eric Terrien, Casper Steinfath, Dylan Frick,  Leo Nika, Connor Baxter, Bart de Zwart, Paul Jackson, Annabel Anderson, Angela van hoof Jackson, Olivia Piana, Travis Grant, Beau O'brian, Jack Jensen, Fernando Stalla, Ryan Helm and Chase Kosterlitz.

We are very happy to inform you that “OLERON ISLAND STAND UP PADDLE CHALLENGE 2013” will again be on the beautiful ÎLE d’OLÉRON (south west of France…) from the 7th to the 9th of June…it was one of the toughest SUP Races last year, with very challenging conditions and we saw Annabel Anderson beating the mens. What will this year bring?

A great SUP Race in the South of France with 5000 EUR Prize Money, there will be a beach and a long distance race, we hear Eric Terrien is going.

2013 is going to be a busy year....Here is a first overview of the SUP Races, with focus on Europe (plus the Stand Up World Series), with more event info to follow. Your event is missing? Send us the info to info(at)sup-guide.com UPDATED WITH MANY NEW RACES!

Germany's biggest SUP Event this year, with a number of races for both elite and amateur paddlers. It takes place in the middle of nowhere on 2 interconnected lakes. Key Race is the 6* Eurosupa Long Distance Race (18km). The total prize money is 33.000US$ and many international champions are expected to join the race, Jamie Mitchel, Jim Terrell, Connor Baxter, Chase Kosterlitz, Angela van Hoof Jackson and many more.

For the second year in a row, Naish presents, together with Oxbow, the Battle of the Fastest 2013!  Participate in the long distance races, downwinder or a completely new class called N1SCO, a series of sprint elimination races where everyone battles on the Naish ONE 12’6” Inflatable boards (provided by Naish Benelux).

This is another of the events that must be on your schedule if you are serious about SUP racing. Belgium’s premiere SUP event takes place in the wonderful city of Namur. It’s not only a race that goes a long way towards deciding the annual EuroSUPA Long Distance rankings, it’s also a huge party.