Paddle UK has received a prestigious honor, being selected to host a Stand Up Paddling World Cup event, as announced by the International Canoe Federation (ICF) in Hangzhou, China.
This marks the first time a major ICF Stand Up Paddling (SUP) event of this magnitude will be held in the UK, following Paddle UK’s appointment as the sport’s governing body in February 2023.
Scheduled for 24 to 28 June 2026, the event will take place on the breathtaking waters of the English Riviera in Torbay, which has emerged as a prime destination 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.
Ashley Metcalfe, Chief Executive of Paddle UK, said: “I am delighted that Paddle UK has…
