STARBOARD KOREA JOURNAL
People, equipment and stories from the water—and inspiration for your next session.
HANGANG 60KM
OCTOBER 17
YOUR OWN PACECompetition News
국내 · Nanji Hangang Park, Gimpo Bridge and Ttukseom, Seoul
From Nanji to Gimpo Bridge and on to Ttukseom, here is the final timetable, full route and preparation plan for WINDY SUP’s second 60km Hangang paddle.
RETURN OF THE KING?
CONNOR BAXTER CHASES AGAIN
2026 ICF SUP WORLDSCompetition News
해외
Connor Baxter is through to the sprint semifinals. Back on the world-championship start line after building a life around family and firefighting, can the former champion reach the top again against a faster new generation?
WON JUYEON IN SUZHOU
2026 ICF SUP WORLD CUP
A PHOTO ESSAYCompetition News
해외
A larger-than-expected venue, an old-city waterway and strong racers up close. Returning from the 2026 ICF SUP World Cup Suzhou, Won Juyeon shares what she learned, alongside photographs from the event.
DECADE OF CHAMPIONS
ISA · ICF SUP WORLDS
13 MEN · 2016–2025Competition News
해외
Booth and Steinfath set the standard, Baxter and Garioud fought for titles, and Araki, Taguchi and Sanchez pushed a new generation forward. Read SUP racing’s changing generations through the 2016–2025 record.
ICF SUP WORLDS 2026
ITALY · 934 ATHLETES
59 NATIONSCompetition News
해외
Meet the 2026 ICF SUP World Championships through the registration figures. Explore the national breakdown, the difference between registration and actual starts, and racing that is already under way.
2026 ICF SUP
WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS
2025 CHAMPIONS RECAPCompetition News
해외
Rivera’s triple crown, Sanchez versus Araki, and a sprint decided by 0.07 seconds. Knowing last year’s podiums gives this year’s live racing a story to follow.
2027 ICF SUP
WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS
HOST CANDIDATESCompetition News
해외
A historic Chinese city and a Vermont lakeside destination are bidding for the next World Championships. Explore the two candidates and the competition changes planned for 2027.
ICF SUP WORLD CUP
SUZHOU · WON JUYEON
2026.10.5–7Competition News
International · Suzhou, Jiangsu, China
Starboard Korea TEAM rider Won Juyeon heads to the international stage in Suzhou, China. Discover the SUP World Cup taking place on the waterways around the ancient city on October 5–7.
Product news
New Phazer, Nomad and Fyre models, refined Above and Take Off shapes, and Carbon D2 construction. Find your ride in the officially unveiled foilboard collection.
Competition News
International
This year's ISA World SUP and Paddleboard Championship will not take place. We look at the minimum six-month notice requirement, the time needed to prepare an event, and the plan to secure a host for early 2027.
Competition News
International · Sabaudia, Italy
The 2026 ICF SUP World Championships take place in Sabaudia, Italy, from October 14 to 18. Explore disciplines, the provisional schedule, registration deadlines and preparation.
Competition News
Korea · Songjeong Beach, Busan
Songjeong Beach hosted the 17th Busan Mayor's Cup International Surfing & SUP Competition. Explore the differences between shortboard, longboard and SUP surfing, the two-wave scoring format, and a programme that also cared for the beach.
Samcheok TourTour Stories
From quiet river moments to paddling along a blue coastline: Samcheok's scenery between Deoksan Port and Bunam Beach, and a Lunaru camp that continued well beyond the water.
Tour Stories
On October 17, WINDY SUP's 2nd Han River SUP 60km Journey sets out from Nanji, passes Gimpo Bridge and Ttukseom, and comes back. Here's the course, the schedule and what to check before you join.
Competition News
Korea · Wave Park, Siheung
The 2026 Wave Rescue Championship takes place at Wave Park in Siheung on September 29. Explore the 30-place civilian division, events, timetable and team or individual registration.
Competition News
International · West Lake, Hanoi, Vietnam
Starboard Dream Rider Lim Sujeong is set to compete in Hanoi. Explore the SUP and dragon boat disciplines and spectator schedule for October 3–4 on West Lake.
Competition News
Korea · Goseumdochi Island, Chuncheon
The 2026 CAMEL SUP RACE comes to Goseumdochi Island, Chuncheon, on October 3. Find national-team selection and recreational race details, fees, registration and equipment rules.
Rider Stories
From early mornings on the Hangang to world championship gold and the next challenge. Discover coach Lim Sujeong’s SUP life in her Champions Club interview.
Competition News
International · Bali, Indonesia
March 17–22, 2027: the LSR Cosmic Experience comes back to Bali. Here's a trip that brings together riding at the Sanur center, videos from past events and longboard SUP.
Competition News
Korea · Chuncheon, Gangwon
Two days on Uiam Lake in Chuncheon, September 19–20. Discover SUP racing, canoe and kayak experiences, and sunset SUP yoga.
Competition News
Korea · Gwangalli, Busan
122 paddlers race at Gwangalli. Find the final regulations and draws, the day’s schedule and what to watch in one place.
Rider Stories
Meet Starboard team rider Song Gyoseon, who takes on competitions at home and abroad from a base on Busan's sea.
Tour Stories
From a winter spent waiting for wind to a winter spent learning with it. The story of a wing foil camp in Mui Ne, where steady wind meets warm weather.
Competition News
International · Ibiza, Spain
The inaugural event takes place in Ibiza, Spain, on November 4–8, 2026. Explore the announced divisions and how to prepare.
Rider Stories
America One Racing has chosen X-15 as a key class for athlete development. We explore how it connects training with competition.
Competition News
International · International sport news
Class recognition in November 2025 opened the path to a world championship. Explore what one-design wingfoil racing offers.