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Cancelled – BC Long Distance – Eilandje (Antwerp on Water): Open for Kids, Cadets, Fun, Elites, Teams (29/08 = LD – 30/08 = TR)

August 29 – August 30

Cancelled due to the continued presence of blue-green algae.

Stand Up Paddle Brings Movement to”Het Eilandje”

Belgian Stand Up Paddle Championships

During the weekend of 29–30 August 2026, Het Eilandje in Beweging will host a full weekend dedicated to Stand Up Paddle (SUP), the fastest-growing watersport in Flanders.

On Saturday, 29 August, the Belgian SUP Tour (BST) will organize the Official Belgian Long Distance SUP Championship, where Belgium’s top SUP athletes will compete for the national title over a challenging long-distance course.

On Sunday, 30 August, the focus shifts to the BST Technical Race. This spectacular event, which counts towards the overall Belgian SUP Tour rankings, combines speed, technical skills, and agility on a demanding course featuring buoy turns, pivot turns, and short sprint sections.

Throughout both days, the general public will also have the opportunity to discover the sport. From 12:00 until 16:00, free SUP introduction sessions will be offered continuously under the guidance of experienced instructors. Participants of all ages can safely experience why Stand Up Paddle has become one of the fastest-growing watersports in recent years.

Sunday will also mark the official launch of a brand-new competition format: the first round of the BST Team Competition. Recreational teams will compete against one another on an accessible race course using identical SUP boards, placing the emphasis on fun, teamwork, and sporting challenge.

Combining elite competition, recreational activities, and numerous opportunities to experience the sport firsthand, Het Eilandje in Beweging promises to deliver a unique watersports weekend where both experienced paddlers and curious newcomers can enjoy the excitement and atmosphere of this spectacular discipline.

Event Schedule

The event also serves as the official Belgian selection race for athletes aiming to qualify for the 2026 European SUP Championships, which will take place 18–22 September 2026 in Crete, Greece. As such, the competition plays an important role in both elite sport and athlete development.

Saturday, 29 August

Focus: Long Distance

  • Athlete registration: 09:00 – 10:30
  • Skippers’ Meeting: 11:00
  • First race start: 12:00 (Long Distance)
  • Awards Ceremony: 17:00

Sunday, 30 August

Focus: Technical Race & Team Competition

  • Athlete registration: 09:00 – 10:30
  • Skippers’ Meeting: 11:00
  • First race start: 12:00 (BST Overall Ranking Race)
  • Awards Ceremony & Closing Ceremony: 17:00

📝 Pre-register online until Thursday, the 27 of August 18:00.
Registration can also be done on site for a small supplement of € 3,-.

Name of the competition: Technical Race & BC Long Distance – Eilandje (Antwerp on Water)
Location: Kattendijkdok (Belgium)
Address: Schengenplein Kattendijkdok-Westkaai 51, 2000 Antwerpen
Phone (incl land code): +32 (0)497 515 070
E-Mail: vincent.claeskens@telenet.be
Race (series) & NOR: BST – Belgian Championship – BeNeST – LD & TR
Open for: Elites, Cadets (U16), Kids (U14), Fun, Teams
Type: Long Distance (LD) & Technical Race (TR)
Distance: TBC
Tagged: BelgianSUPTour
Date: 29 August 2026 – BC LD30 August 2026 – TR & Team competition
Registration hour: 9:00-10:30
Skippersmeeting: 11:00
First start: 12:00
Organiser: BST
Registration: Eilandje – Antwerp on water

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