THE EVENT COLLECTION
Follow the stories from Sabaudia, Italy. Explore athlete highlights, race news and viewing guides in one place.
Sabaudia · Italy / 2026.10.14 — 10.18
Explore the latest stories and athlete highlights.
RETURN OF THE KING?
CONNOR BAXTER CHASES AGAIN
2026 ICF SUP WORLDSRace News
International
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?
ICF SUP WORLDS 2026
ITALY · 934 ATHLETES
59 NATIONSRace News
International
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.
Get to know past champions and the stories behind the racing.
DECADE OF CHAMPIONS
ISA · ICF SUP WORLDS
13 MEN · 2016–2025Race News
International
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.
2026 ICF SUP
WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS
2025 CHAMPIONS RECAPRace News
International
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.
Revisit the dates, disciplines and event information.
