The SUP Alps Trophy is a legendary race series that has been attracting paddlers from many nations since 2014. The tour stops are always worth a trip, because the dreamlike ambience and the play of colours of the lakes in front of and in the Alps is unique.
In the Race Classis started on hardboards up to 14 feet, and the races are usually around 10-12 kilometres long. Nationally and internationally renowned paddlers start here, as well as ambitious beginners and newcomers to the racing scene in the same field. The three best results from the four to six events, in which amateurs compete with pro-amateurs, are categorised. The top athletes of recent years include national champions as well as world and European champions in various disciplines. The appearances of paddlers such as Marion Seebauer (AUT), Iva Dundova (CZE), Susak Molinero (ESP), Martino Rogai (ITA), Joep van Bakel (NED), Claudio Nika (ITA), Peter Bartl (AUT), Christian Taucher (AUT), Petrak Ondrej (CZE), Normen Weber (GER), Ole Schwarz (GER) and Peter Weidert (GER) show the importance of the SUP Alps Trophy in the scene.
In the Fun Classthe participants start on boards up to 14 feet. The races usually cover distances of 3-5 kilometres. Beginners take part in the races, young people are well represented, but experienced racers also take to the water. These races are intergenerational and also offer experiences for the whole family.
At the final highlight of the season of the race series we honour the podium places of all classes (youth, women and men), as well as the best masters over 50+ and over 60+.
ActiveMoving EventPlus,under the agency management of Alois Mühlegger, has developed the SUP Alps Trophy into the most successful SUP race series in the Alpine region (Germany, Austria, Italy) since 2014 and the participants appreciate the clear communication, organisation, race management and high-quality selection of local organisers and areas.
GTA Distribution will take over from 2021, an established distributor and manufacturer of action sports products in the SURF/SUP/SKATE categories for more than 20 years, is organising the SUP Alps Trophy under the leadership of Jens Höppel and Gerd Weisner. Gerd Weisner: "We are delighted to continue the SUP Alps Trophy as a cross-national meeting point for racers and racing-enthusiastic paddlers in the spirit of ActiveMoving EventPlus. SUP is one of the most popular sports and interest in racing continues to grow. With this in mind, we will not only use the website as an information platform for the individual races, but also to bring together the SUP community."
The first step is to introduce the participants of the SUP Alps Trophy. Together with the top paddlers, we will also be offering videos on paddling technique and equipment. The SUP Alps Trophy is a matter close to our hearts and is organised by paddlers for paddlers." Gerd Weisner is 2 x German Long Distance Champion in the Master class Ü50+ and achieved 3rd place in the annual SUP Alps Trophy race class ranking in 2019 and 2020. To ensure the content and quality of the race series, there will be a "Board of Directors", experienced SUP racers on a voluntary basis who are involved in the development of the race series. The team and advising athletes include Austrian champion and ASF President Christian Taucher, paddling and event legend, presenter and race director Rudy van Haven, Hermann Husslein (Olympic participant in the Canoe Slalom and German runner-up in the SUP Tech Race), Andy Klotz event photographer and SUP insider, as well as multiple German champion Peter Weidert and SUP racing legend Normen Weber.
All information under www.sup-alps-trophy21.com
Stephan Gölnitz
Deputy Editor in Chief surf
