- Citroën becomes the official mobility partner of O2 Surftown MUC and provides a complete fleet of vehicles for the surf park in Munich.
- The two-year partnership includes on-site presence, digital integration, content production and events such as the Rip Curl Nations Trophy 2026.
- The Citroën Prep Bay is a service and presentation area at the surf spot; Citroën also remains the title sponsor of the Windsurf World Cup Sylt.

Sylt title sponsor: Citroën becomes mobility partner of O2 Surftown MUC

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- Naish is streamlining the 2026 hardboard SUP range to six models with focused core sizes and optimised materials and construction.  
- The collection covers three segments: performance all-rounders (Nalu, Mana), touring for distances and Hokua as a surf-orientated wave SUP.  
- Soft-top and adventure versions are aimed at beginners, schools, families and users focussing on stability, robustness and safety.

From wave to all-round: Naish presents new SUP hardboard range for 2026

Cut and UV protection: new protection products from ION

- Inflatable SUPs are light, cheap, easy to transport, suitable for families, versatile, but somewhat less powerful and less durable.
- Hardboards are faster, more durable, more stable and ideal for waves and sporty touring, but are more expensive, heavier and require more storage and transport.
- For families and all-round use, iSUPs are more suitable; for sporty touring on the lake/sea, hardboards offer more efficiency but require more logistics.

SUP buying advice: 5 reasons for a hardboard and 2 knock-out arguments against it

- Duotone integrates stand up paddling under its own brand, replacing the previous Fanatic SUP label with a new iSUP range 2026.
- The seven iSUP models rely on SLS and Advanced Fusion Core technology for an improved ratio of stiffness, weight and durability.  
- The range covers all-round, touring, women's, children's, windsurfing and group boards and is designed to facilitate entry and access to other water sports.

Bye, bye Fanatic: SUP is also entering the Duotone world - seven new models for 2026

The dream factory: a look behind the scenes at board manufacturer Cobra

SUP boards

- Paddle blades that are too large increase pressure, reduce frequency and strain the muscles and shoulder joints; blades that are slightly too small often make more sense.  
- The blade surface area in square inches (approx. 78-95 inch²) is decisive; children's paddles in the cheap segment are often oversized.  
- Suitable length: immerse the blade completely, grip at nose to forehead height with the upper arm slightly bent, vario paddles facilitate fine tuning.

SUP paddle: three steps to the right length and size

For racing and touring: the new SUP paddle Starboard Velocity put to the test

Black Project Fusion: New variosystem for SUP paddles - more precise and better?

SUP paddle

Paddle accessories: edge protection for white water from Siren

Black Project FoilX: New paddle especially for SUP foiling

- Active Max: lightweight sports watch suitable for everyday use with 1.5" AMOLED, 5 ATM, 25-day runtime, over 170 sports modes and extensive health functions.  
- T-Rex 3: more robust outdoor watch with stainless steel frame, military certification, 10 ATM, 27-day runtime and diving option up to 45 metres.  
- Active Max offers offline maps, GPS with five satellite systems, broad app connectivity as well as 24/7 tracking and AI assistant Zepp Flow.

Amazfit Active Max: Inexpensive GPS watch in test

- Sjø-Helm nutzt eine flexible Kevlar-Schicht, ist sehr leicht und dünn, soll beim Aufprall hart werden und den Kopf im Wassersport schützen.  
- Gründer Thomas Klingenberg entwickelte nach eigener Hirnerschütterung rund 150 Prototypen und setzte auf minimalistische, kaum spürbare Konstruktion.  
- Der Helm ist CE-vorgeprüft, von Virginia Tech positiv getestet, wird vor allem online verkauft und anhand von Kundenfeedback weiterentwickelt.

Kevlar helmet from Norway: Interview with Sjø Protection founder Thomas Klingenberg

- Sjø helmet remains soft and flexible thanks to Kevlar, only hardens on impact and feels more like a cap.
- The helmet is very light (280 g dry, 320 g wet) and offers a high level of protection according to DIN certificates and Virginia Tech ratings.
- Adjustable straps and magnetic fastening ensure a good fit, but require a little patience; limited manoeuvrability under a hoodie.

Water sports helmet: Soft helmet with Kevlar from Sjø Protection put to the test

SUP accessories

- Cycling and stand-up paddling complement each other, appeal to different muscle groups and offer a natural way of getting around off the beaten track.
- A strong core through paddling supports cycling, especially when loaded with luggage on the back.
- Five combinable destinations are presented: Millstätter See, Hamburg, Ruhrgebiet, Chiemsee and Ammersee, including tour information and GPX data.

Holidays with SUP and bike: five tour tips for paddle and pedal

Tour planning: How to organise a river tour with the SUP - the best tips to save stress

With paddle and rifle: SUP adventure between polar bears and icebergs

Tours

- SUP Alps Trophy 2026 comprises six stages in Austria, Germany and Slovenia with a varied programme for all ability levels.
- The combination of lakes, river and coastal sections places different demands on the participants' technique, endurance and tactics.
- In 2025, Weber, Lauble and Zöllner dominated the men's long-distance race, while Diestel won the women's race ahead of Lemekha and Ebenspanger.

SUP races: 6 dates especially for beginners

14 short films about surfing: The programme of the Hamburg Surf Film Festival

- Die SUP & Wing Box übernimmt 2026 die Lakebase-Wassersportstation in Rindbach am Traunsee als neuen Betreiber.
- Vom 1.–3. Mai 2026 findet ein Opening-Event mit Gratis-Tests, Workshops, Expo-Area und Tombola (Hauptpreis: NeilPryde Wing) statt.
- Ab Mai 2026 bietet die Lakebase regulären Betrieb mit Kursen und Camps für Einsteiger und Fortgeschrittene in diversen Wassersportarten.

Austria: Lakebase on Lake Traunsee kicks off the season with a water sports festival

Scene & Events

- Almost any all-round or touring SUP (9-12 feet) is suitable for learning to wingsurf with a wing in light winds.
- A centre fin is required for less lateral drift, WindSUPs have this, other boards can be retrofitted.
- Various retrofit systems with a tensioning strap or adhesive fin box are available and are also used in wingsurfing schools.

Video tutorial: How to learn wingsurfing on the SUP!

- Epoxy resin, precise sanding and an economical amount of resin are key to dense, stable laminate and fin repairs.  
- Fins are built up and wet-sanded in several stages using a resin/carbon mixture and carbon fibres on the leading edge, trailing edge and tip.  
- Boards can be repaired conventionally over a large area or "arthroscopically" using minimally invasive techniques; mast foot tendons should be checked every 2-5 years and replaced if they are torn.

Workshop: How to repair fins, base plates and board laminate

- SUP is usually permitted in coastal waters as well as on rivers and lakes within the scope of public use; local bans and restrictions are possible.  
- Prohibitions include private waters, nature conservation and reed zones, certain river sections, harbour areas, time and water level restrictions.  
- SUPers must give way to sailing and commercial shipping, keep their distance from passenger ships and strictly avoid restricted areas.

Right of way rules and laws: Where is SUP prohibited? Who has right of way?

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SUP - The stand-up paddling magazine

Sylt title sponsor
Citroën becomes mobility partner of O2 Surftown MUC

From wave to all-round
Naish presents new SUP hardboard range for 2026

Cut and UV protection
New protection products from ION

SUP boards

SUP buying advice
5 reasons for a hardboard and 2 knock-out arguments against it

Bye, bye Fanatic
SUP is also entering the Duotone world - seven new models for 2026

The dream factory
A look behind the scenes at board manufacturer Cobra

SUP paddle

SUP paddle
Three steps to the right length and size

For racing and touring
The new SUP paddle Starboard Velocity put to the test

Black Project Fusion
New variosystem for SUP paddles - more precise and better?

Paddle accessories
Edge protection for white water from Siren

Black Project FoilX
New paddle especially for SUP foiling

SUP accessories

Amazfit Active Max
Inexpensive GPS watch in test

Kevlar helmet from Norway
Interview with Sjø Protection founder Thomas Klingenberg

Water sports helmet
Soft helmet with Kevlar from Sjø Protection put to the test

Tours

Holidays with SUP and bike
Five tour tips for paddle and pedal

Tour planning
How to organise a river tour with the SUP - the best tips to save stress

With paddle and rifle
SUP adventure between polar bears and icebergs

Scene & Events

SUP races
6 dates especially for beginners

14 short films about surfing
The programme of the Hamburg Surf Film Festival

Austria
Lakebase on Lake Traunsee kicks off the season with a water sports festival

How to

Video tutorial
How to learn wingsurfing on the SUP!

Workshop
How to repair fins, base plates and board laminate

Right of way rules and laws
Where is SUP prohibited? Who has right of way?

SUP - The stand-up paddling magazine

Sylt title sponsorCitroën becomes mobility partner of O2 Surftown MUC

From wave to all-roundNaish presents new SUP hardboard range for 2026

Cut and UV protectionNew protection products from ION

SUP boards

SUP buying advice5 reasons for a hardboard and 2 knock-out arguments against it

Bye, bye FanaticSUP is also entering the Duotone world - seven new models for 2026

The dream factoryA look behind the scenes at board manufacturer Cobra

SUP paddle

SUP paddleThree steps to the right length and size

For racing and touringThe new SUP paddle Starboard Velocity put to the test

Black Project FusionNew variosystem for SUP paddles - more precise and better?

Paddle accessoriesEdge protection for white water from Siren

Black Project FoilXNew paddle especially for SUP foiling

SUP accessories

Amazfit Active MaxInexpensive GPS watch in test

Kevlar helmet from NorwayInterview with Sjø Protection founder Thomas Klingenberg

Water sports helmetSoft helmet with Kevlar from Sjø Protection put to the test

Tours

Holidays with SUP and bikeFive tour tips for paddle and pedal

Tour planningHow to organise a river tour with the SUP - the best tips to save stress

With paddle and rifleSUP adventure between polar bears and icebergs

Scene & Events

SUP races6 dates especially for beginners

14 short films about surfingThe programme of the Hamburg Surf Film Festival

AustriaLakebase on Lake Traunsee kicks off the season with a water sports festival

How to

Video tutorialHow to learn wingsurfing on the SUP!

WorkshopHow to repair fins, base plates and board laminate

Right of way rules and lawsWhere is SUP prohibited? Who has right of way?

Sylt title sponsor
Citroën becomes mobility partner of O2 Surftown MUC

From wave to all-round
Naish presents new SUP hardboard range for 2026

Cut and UV protection
New protection products from ION

SUP buying advice
5 reasons for a hardboard and 2 knock-out arguments against it

Bye, bye Fanatic
SUP is also entering the Duotone world - seven new models for 2026

The dream factory
A look behind the scenes at board manufacturer Cobra

SUP paddle
Three steps to the right length and size

For racing and touring
The new SUP paddle Starboard Velocity put to the test

Black Project Fusion
New variosystem for SUP paddles - more precise and better?

Paddle accessories
Edge protection for white water from Siren

Black Project FoilX
New paddle especially for SUP foiling

Amazfit Active Max
Inexpensive GPS watch in test

Kevlar helmet from Norway
Interview with Sjø Protection founder Thomas Klingenberg

Water sports helmet
Soft helmet with Kevlar from Sjø Protection put to the test

Holidays with SUP and bike
Five tour tips for paddle and pedal

Tour planning
How to organise a river tour with the SUP - the best tips to save stress

With paddle and rifle
SUP adventure between polar bears and icebergs

SUP races
6 dates especially for beginners

14 short films about surfing
The programme of the Hamburg Surf Film Festival

Austria
Lakebase on Lake Traunsee kicks off the season with a water sports festival

Video tutorial
How to learn wingsurfing on the SUP!

Workshop
How to repair fins, base plates and board laminate

Right of way rules and laws
Where is SUP prohibited? Who has right of way?