SUP & Prone Paddleboard Disciplines
The 2024 ISA World SUP & Paddle Championship in Copenhagen will host the race disciplines exclusively. Senior and junior, men and women, can participate in four different disciplines: Technical Race, Team Relay, Long Distance & Sprint.
Technical Race
The Technical Race will take part in both the SUP (Stand-Up Paddleboard) and prone paddleboard categories. This discipline demands a high level of technical skills, quick decision-making and agility on the board, as participants navigate obstacles and execute sharp turns throughout multiple laps. The race distance is 5-6 kilometers and will take place in open ocean. The course is marked by buoys and may include a beach run, where participants run around a marker on land with their board. The start can will be at the beach.
Team relay
Team Relay involves one man and one woman on SUP and similarly on prone paddleboard making a team of 4 competing against each other. Each member of the team complete a specified course of a distance between 400-1000 meters with buoy turns. In the team relay, participants typically switch using a handshake or by passing the paddle to the next team member at a designated transition zone. This format adds an extra dynamic to competitions by promoting teamwork, swift transitions, and strategic planning to optimize each team's performance.
Long Distance
The Long Distance race will take part in both the SUP (Stand-Up Paddleboard) and prone paddleboard categories. This race format primarily tests endurance, strength and, to a lesser extent, technical skills. The race distance is 18-20 kilometers and will take place in Copenhagen Harbour. The course is marked by buoys. The start will be a water start, starting directly on the water. This discipline requires both physical endurance and strategic planning to navigate various conditions.
Sprint
The SUP Sprint is testing the athletes anaerobic performance, speed, technical skills and strength. The race distance is 200 meters with a buoy turn after 100 meter. The start will be a water start with athletes starting directly on the water. This discipline demands explosive strength, quick reactions, and composure during buoy turns.