- As the largest habitat, the oceans characterise the Earth's climate, with undersea mountains and global current bands such as the Gulf Stream.  
- Ocean currents are mainly caused by wind, temperature and salinity differences; phenomena such as El Niño change the climate worldwide.  
- Plastic waste, which mainly enters the sea via rivers, threatens marine ecosystems; initiatives such as plastic fishermen collect tonnes of waste.

Oceans Day: The sea in all its facets - a playground for surfers

Und ich der Untertitel

- DKV, DLRG, Wasserwacht and VDWS are developing joint, practical safety rules for stand-up paddlers in Germany.
- The aim is to reduce misjudgements and a lack of preparation, as wind, storms, currents and traffic are often underestimated.
- The new SUP rules will be disseminated with illustrations at lifeguard stations, boathouses and schools as well as via the media in order to reach all skill levels.

Safety campaign: Four associations publish joint SUP rules

- The Schwentine is a river shaped by the Ice Age, flows through 18 lakes and is easily navigable by SUP for around 50 kilometres between Eutin and Kiel.
- Recommended day trip: Hof Wahlstorf to Rosensee (approx. 15 km), mostly with little current, motorboat-free, with varying sections of landscape.
- Wind, nature conservation rules and camping bans require planning; overnight stays only on official sites, islands and reed beds are taboo.

Germany: SUP river tour on the Schwentine

- Lightweight, well-designed touring SUP (12'6'', 31'', 7.8 kg) with extensive equipment and transport-friendly rucksack.  
- Fast acceleration on the water, good directional stability, high agility and solid rigidity despite its low weight.  
- Suitable as an all-round tourer for beginners, families and tours with luggage; not a sports tourer, but playful and versatile.

New SUP range: iSUP Duotone Raven 12'6'' x 31 SLS in a practical test

- 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

- Gong launches four inflatable prone paddleboards (10'6, 12', 14', 18') as an everyday alternative to bulky hardboards.
- Prone paddling trains endurance, cardio, core, mobility and improves surf paddling, take-offs, wave use and coastal rescue training.
- The boards are narrow shaped, similar to iSUPs and utilise Woven Dropstitch Fusion with double stringers for stiff, lightweight, durable glide.

Cardio and endurance training for surfers: prone paddling becomes accessible - Gong launches inflatable range

SUP boards

- Mid-range SUP paddle with 663 g, thin 26 mm shaft, bamboo blade (100 inch²) and length adjustment from 170.5 to 222 cm.  
- Clean, splash-free penetration, stable pull, comfortable cushioning, low swing weight, playful during manoeuvres.  
- Suitable for all-round and comfortable touring, noticeably softer than the Carbon 100 Slim for very sporty, high-frequency use.

SUP paddle test: Duotone Bamboo Carbon 60 Slim - thin, light & comfortable

- Duotone is launching two new, durable SUP paddles on the market: the Carbon 100 Slim and the more affordable Bamboo Carbon 60 Slim.  
- The vario version of the Carbon 100 Slim weighs just 520 g, offers a wide adjustment range, a stiff 26 mm shaft and a 95 inch² carbon blade.  
- In the test, the Carbon 100 Slim demonstrated high rigidity, pleasant handling, efficient catch and is suitable for everything from leisurely touring to race training.

Lightweight SUP paddle: testing the new Duotone Carbon 100 Slim

- 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

SUP paddle

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?

- Radio keys are sensitive to water; frequent hiding places such as on the front tyre are considered unsafe.
- Mobile key safes offer better protection, but can be tricky in terms of insurance law; conditions depend on the respective policy.
- Waterproof key pouches under the Neo are theft-proof; models such as Fidlock Hermetic mini or Keyfender have different carrying properties.

Guide: Where to put the car key when surfing?

- 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

- Jaykay warns owners of the e-fin against charging, as deeply discharged lithium-ion batteries can pose a fire risk under certain circumstances.  
- According to the manufacturer, uncharged devices are considered safe; until further notice, it is recommended not to charge the e-Finn and to contact safety@jaykay-sport.de with any queries.  
- Within four weeks, instructions for recognising deeply discharged batteries will be published online; a new power supply unit has also been announced to solve the problem.

Free exchange: New charger for Jaykay E-Finn 2.0 for all customers.

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

- APM now also distributes NSP alongside Starboard, which should strengthen NSP's presence in DACH
- NSP complements Starboard with other price segments; overlaps include race SUP boards
- Starboard dominates premium inflatables, NSP serves the mid-price segment; distribution of both brands via specialist retailers

NSP at APM: Renowned SUP and surfing brand now in the same sales organisation as Starboard

- On 9 May 2026, eight nations will compete in the team surf contest on Europe's longest artificial wave at O2 Surftown MUC.  
- Two women and two men from each nation will compete in head-to-head duels; the German team will include Glatzer and Zeitler.  
- The wave pool with endless surf technology, free entry and supporting programme establishes the event as a fixed date in the European surfing calendar.

Team challenge on the artificial wave: Rip Curl Nations Trophy presented by Citroën on 9 May in the O2 Surftown MUC

- From 1 May, Westerland Town Hall will be showing "Surf + Beach Culture Sylt" surfing history from the 1950s to the 1980s.  
- Exhibits such as surfing and rescue equipment, historical boards, films and eyewitness accounts document the development of surfing and windsurfing.  
- At the same time, "Shades of Trash" uses sculptures made from marine plastic to address marine conservation and links surfing history with current environmental issues.

"Surf + Beach Culture Sylt": Exhibition about the history of surfing on Sylt

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?

How to

SUP offers you all the information you need about stand-up paddling - tests, buying advice, riding techniques, areas, news and interviews with the stars of the scene.

SUP - The stand-up paddling magazine

SUP: Accessories: Gadgets

SUP: Boards: Hardboards

SUP: Boards: iSUPs

SUP: Tours: Switzerland

SUP: Tours: Austria

SUP: Accessories: Board accessories

SUP: How to: Riding technique

SUP: Accessories

SUP: Accessories: Clothing

SUP: Paddle

SUP: Scene & Events

SUP: Tours: Germany

SUP: Tours: International

SUP: How to: Tips & Tricks

player.target-video.com

target-video.com

protegear.io

predictwind.com

vimeo.com

doo.net

team-malizia.geovoile.com

www.ndr.de

YB Tracking mit Google Maps

https://awin.comagno.com

Windfinder Widget

X.com

racemap.com

touren.bike-magazin.de

Spotify

New York Vendée

www.outdooractive.com

www.br.de 

Tickaroo

Google

Instagram

thetransat.geovoile.com 

www.br.de

www.facebook.com

www.youtube.com

player.podigee-cdn.net

trackleaders.com

www.ardmediathek.de

www.tagesschau.de

www.podcaster.de

tracker.theoceanrace.com

kuula.co

arkeaultimchallengebrest.geovoile.com

retouralabase.geovoile.com

minitransat.geovoile.com

transat-jacques-vabre.geovoile.com

theoceanrace.geovoile.com


        In this article, we use so-called affiliate links. With every purchase through these links, we receive a commission from the merchant.
        All relevant referral links are marked with <icon></icon>. <link>Learn more</link>.
    


        In this article, we use so-called affiliate links. With every purchase through these links, we receive a commission from the merchant.
        All relevant referral links are marked with <icon></icon>.
    

Most read articles

Most read in category {categoryTitle}

This summary was generated automatically.

Summary

Save filter

The Big Bike Search

Note: This text is a service for our readers and was automatically generated from the data in our bike database.

Verdict on the {brandName} {modelName} test

Verdict on the {modelName} test

Topics on this page

Measurements

Data and facts about the {brandName} {modelName}

Actions

I agree to display external content. This may involve the transmission of personal data to third-party platforms. Learn more in our

At this point, you will find external content that complements the article. You can display and hide it with a click.

Filter

Login required

surf - Europas größtes Windsurf-Magazin

 | SURF 

My Premium Guides

My Account

Pro cycling calendar {year}

{title} - Live updates on the race status

{liveticker} {stageName} - {raceName} {year}

To rank the riders, we use results from World Tour races from last year and the current year. The score is updated once a week and is calculated from the sum of wins in one-day races, time trials, stage wins and overall victories.

Saved articles

Search

Just discovered at {portalName}: {articleTitle} {shareUrl}

Many users prefer commenting under a pseudonym. Currently the name from your account is shown. You can change it directly now.

SUP - The stand-up paddling magazine

Oceans Day
The sea in all its facets - a playground for surfers

Safety campaign
Four associations publish joint SUP rules

Germany
SUP river tour on the Schwentine

SUP boards

New SUP range
ISUP Duotone Raven 12'6'' x 31 SLS in a practical test

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

Cardio and endurance training for surfers
Prone paddling becomes accessible - Gong launches inflatable range

SUP paddle

SUP paddle test
Duotone Bamboo Carbon 60 Slim - thin, light & comfortable

Lightweight SUP paddle
Testing the new Duotone Carbon 100 Slim

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 accessories

Guide
Where to put the car key when surfing?

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

Free exchange
New charger for Jaykay E-Finn 2.0 for all customers.

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

NSP at APM
Renowned SUP and surfing brand now in the same sales organisation as Starboard

Team challenge on the artificial wave
Rip Curl Nations Trophy presented by Citroën on 9 May in the O2 Surftown MUC

"Surf + Beach Culture Sylt"
Exhibition about the history of surfing on Sylt

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

Oceans DayThe sea in all its facets - a playground for surfers

Safety campaignFour associations publish joint SUP rules

GermanySUP river tour on the Schwentine

SUP boards

New SUP rangeISUP Duotone Raven 12'6'' x 31 SLS in a practical test

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

Cardio and endurance training for surfersProne paddling becomes accessible - Gong launches inflatable range

SUP paddle

SUP paddle testDuotone Bamboo Carbon 60 Slim - thin, light & comfortable

Lightweight SUP paddleTesting the new Duotone Carbon 100 Slim

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?

SUP accessories

GuideWhere to put the car key when surfing?

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

Free exchangeNew charger for Jaykay E-Finn 2.0 for all customers.

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

NSP at APMRenowned SUP and surfing brand now in the same sales organisation as Starboard

Team challenge on the artificial waveRip Curl Nations Trophy presented by Citroën on 9 May in the O2 Surftown MUC

"Surf + Beach Culture Sylt"Exhibition about the history of surfing on Sylt

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?

Oceans Day
The sea in all its facets - a playground for surfers

Safety campaign
Four associations publish joint SUP rules

Germany
SUP river tour on the Schwentine

New SUP range
ISUP Duotone Raven 12'6'' x 31 SLS in a practical test

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

Cardio and endurance training for surfers
Prone paddling becomes accessible - Gong launches inflatable range

SUP paddle test
Duotone Bamboo Carbon 60 Slim - thin, light & comfortable

Lightweight SUP paddle
Testing the new Duotone Carbon 100 Slim

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?

Guide
Where to put the car key when surfing?

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

Free exchange
New charger for Jaykay E-Finn 2.0 for all customers.

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

NSP at APM
Renowned SUP and surfing brand now in the same sales organisation as Starboard

Team challenge on the artificial wave
Rip Curl Nations Trophy presented by Citroën on 9 May in the O2 Surftown MUC

"Surf + Beach Culture Sylt"
Exhibition about the history of surfing on Sylt

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?