The Battle of the Yser

History. Competition. Passion.

The Battle of the Yser has become one of the flagship events of the Belgian SUP Tour and the BeNeSup Tour. Held on the iconic waters of Nieuwpoort, this event combines exciting racing with one of Belgium’s most beautiful paddle venues.

Following the cancellations earlier this season caused by the exceptional cyanobacteria situation, the Battle of the Yser will now host two Belgian Championships. During this unique event, the Belgian Long Distance Championship and the Belgian Sprint Championship will both be contested, making it one of the highlights of the 2026 BST season.

The event welcomes Elite, Junior, Cadet, Kids and Recreational paddlers, offering competitive racing for experienced athletes as well as an accessible challenge for newcomers. As part of the BeNeSup Tour, international competitors are also warmly invited to join the action.
Competitors will race on the characteristic waters of the Spaarbekken and the River Yser, providing a varied course that combines technical skills, endurance and speed.

Whether you are aiming for a Belgian title, valuable BST ranking points or simply looking forward to an unforgettable day on the water, the Battle of the Yser promises an outstanding atmosphere and top level racing.

The complete Notice of Race, including schedule, race courses, categories, competition rules and practical information, is available. We encourage all participants to read it carefully before registering.
We look forward to welcoming you to Nieuwpoort for the spectacular finale of the Belgian SUP Tour season.

💸 €40,- (€25,- for one race) for Elites, €30,- (€20,- for one race) for Cadets, kids and for Fun
📝 Pre-register online until the 1st of October 18:00u. Registration can also be done on site for a small supplement of € 3,-.

Name of the competition: The Battle of the Yser
Location: Nieuwpoort (Belgium)
Address: Sport Flanders Nieuwpoort – Spaarbekken 2, 8620 Nieuwpoort (Belgium)
Phone (incl land code): +32 (0)497 515 070
E-Mail: vincent.claeskens@telenet.be
Race (series) & NOR: BST
Open for: Elites, Cadets (U16), Kids (U14), Fun
Type: Long Distance (LD) & Sprint
Distance: Elite & Cadets +-16 km | Kids & Fun +- 5km
Date: 04 October 2026
Registration hour: 9:00-10:20
Skippersmeeting: 10:30 (LD) | 14:00 (Sprint)
First start: 11:30 (LD) | 14:30 (Sprint)
Organiser: BST & Sport Flanders Nieuwpoort
Registration: Battle of the Yser