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The Belgian SUP Tour 2026 calendar is now officially confirmed. A BST season consists of 12 races, including the official Belgian Championships in Long Distance, Technical Race and Sprint, which serve as selection events for the ISA World Championships. An overall end-of-year ranking is established, taking into account gender and age categories. International paddlers are…
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As the competitive year winds down and many federations ease into their winter break, the Belgian SUP Tour (BST) is preparing for one final highlight. On Sunday, 14 December, the community will gather in Ghent for SUP4Life – a now iconic end-of-season event that blends high-level competition with festive, family-friendly spirit. Far more than a race, SUP4Life…
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The Belgian SUP Tour 2025 launched in style with the Paddle of the Kempen. Set in scenic waterways, the season opener brought together elite and recreational paddlers for a dynamic race that set the tone for an exciting year ahead.
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A BST season consists of 8 races including 3 official selection races (Belgian Championships Long Distance; Technical Race and Sprint) for participation in the ISA World Championships. There is an end-of-year ranking that takes into account the gender and the different age categories. Participants from abroad are welcome and participate in the end-of-year rankings. The…
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The Belgian SUP Tour introduces a range of new categories to ensure that all participants have an appropriate competitive experience. This initiative allows both young talents and experienced paddlers to compete at a level that suits their age and skills. Below is an overview of the new categories: Competitive Categories Elites Categories: Elite Juniors age…
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Belgium is making waves at the upcoming ISASurf 2024 World Championships in Copenhagen with three exceptional athletes set to compete in multiple categories. Following Kjell De Bruyn’s inspiring performance last year, despite a serious shoulder injury, Belgium’s presence has grown, showcasing our talent on the world stage. Kjell De Bruyn – Leading Belgium’s Charge Again…
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The Bruges Classics organisation is honored to host the 2024 Belgian Long Distance Championships after the unexpected cancellation of the event in Kessenich on September 8th. The competition will take place on Sunday, October 6, 2024, at the stunning Domein ‘aan de plas’ in Bruges, located at Blankenbergse dijk 75, 8000 Bruges. 10-Year Jubilee of…
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Yesterday afternoon, we received notice from the municipality of Kessenich that it is prohibited to practice water sports on the lake. The level of blue-green algae is too high. As a result, we regret to announce the cancellation of the water sports festival (BK Standup Paddle and BK Windsurfing) scheduled for this weekend. We are…
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Despite recent concerns about the presence of blue-green algae, the upcoming Technical Race and Open Belgian Championship at Hazewinkel, scheduled for Sunday, September 1st, will proceed as planned. The water at Hazewinkel was recently tested, and all necessary permissions have been granted, confirming that it meets safety standards. Understanding Blue-Green Algae Blue-green algae, or cyanobacteria,…
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Last Saturday, August 24th, the Belgian Championships SUP Technical Race took place. This event was organized by the Belgian SUP Tour in collaboration with the Koksijde Yachting Club (KYC). The weather conditions were far from ideal, especially during the grand finale, with a significant storm sweeping over the coast. Despite these challenges, the participants managed…