CreteAgios Nikolaos SUP World Cup is back

Stephan Gölnitz

 · 26.08.2024

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SUP race in a fantastic setting
The AGIOS NIKOLAOS on SUP - ICF SUP WORLD CUP 2024 returns this September. From 27 to 29 September 2024, Agios Nikolaos on Crete will host the only ICF SUP World Cup event in Europe for 2024.

This prestigious event, organised by the Municipality of Agios Nikolaos, the Municipal Corporation of Agios Nikolaos and the Nautical Sports Club, in collaboration with the International Canoe Federation (ICF), the Hellenic Stand Up Kayak Canoe Federation and the Region of Crete, is expected to attract numerous participants looking to earn ranking points for the 2024 World Championships and compete for a share of €9,000 in prize money.

Agios Nikolaos SUP World Cup in September

Top 5+1 reasons to participate:

  1. Open competitions for all levels: Races are planned for juniors, masters and elite athletes, which makes this event interesting for paddlers of all levels.
  2. Prize money: A total of €9,000 will be divided equally between the long-distance, sprint and technical races, with €3,000 being awarded in each category.
  3. Ranking points for the World Championship: Participants can collect valuable points for their ranking at the 2024 World Championships.
  4. Venue: The event takes place in the sea area between Plaka, Elounda, Agios Nikolaos Marina and Kalo Chorio and offers participants the opportunity to paddle in the crystal-clear waters of the Cretan Sea.
  5. International SUP community: The event offers the opportunity to meet and compete with paddlers from all over the world, creating lasting friendships and unforgettable memories.

+1 Experience the best of Crete: Participants can combine their passion for SUP with an unforgettable holiday on Crete and explore the island's rich culture, history and natural beauty.

More than just a SUP race

The AGIOS NIKOLAOS on SUP - ICF SUP WORLD CUP 2024 is not just another race; it's an experience that combines world-class competition with the beauty and culture of Crete. Mark 27-29 September 2024 in your calendar and prepare for an event that will challenge your skills, reward your efforts and create memories to last a lifetime.

Schedule of the Agios Nikolaos on SUP 2024:

  • THURSDAY, 26 SEPTEMBER 2024: Collection of the athlete package
  • FRIDAY, 27 SEPTEMBER 2024: TECHNICAL SUP race & award ceremony
  • SATURDAY, 28 SEPTEMBER 2024: SPRINT SUP race & award ceremony
  • SUNDAY, 29 SEPTEMBER 2024: LONG STRIKES SUP race & award ceremony

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Stephan Gölnitz

Stephan Gölnitz

Deputy Editor in Chief surf

Stephan Gölnitz comes from Bochum and had Holland as his home windsurfing territory for many years before moving to Munich in 1996 for the job of test editor at surf magazine. The materials engineering graduate worked as a surf instructor on the Ijsselmeer during his studies and competed for several seasons for the Essen sailing team in the Surfbundesliga and the Funboard Cup. He completed a traineeship at surf-Magazin in the test department and since then has actively accompanied almost all tests on the boom and for more than 10 years also as a photographer. Stephan has covered many thousands of test kilometers, mainly on Lake Garda and in Langebaan, but also in Egypt and Tobago. He gets his hands on over 100 new sails and boards every year as his company car. Privately, he prefers to surf with a foil on Lake Walchensee or “unfortunately far too rarely” in the waves. SUP is Stephan's second passion, which he pursued for several years at numerous SUP races. Today, he prefers to paddle on river tours with family or friends - even for several days.

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