World record on the SUP: Yoga
Because if they manage to do this, it will mean WORLD RECORD. "It would be incredibly special to beat this world record on the SUP in Germany, especially on Lake Constance," comments initiator Raphaela Schäufele on her ambitions and emphasises her "huge anticipation" for the event on 11 September in Überlingen. There is also a dignified setting, as she is organising the Lake Constance Yoga Festival from 9 to 11 September. The world record attempt is set to be a crowning finale and one of the absolute highlights. Technically, the attempt is not exactly undemanding: the Lake Constance Shipping Office had to approve the event in advance, various board manufacturers have been asked to provide boards, the local DLRG organisation is on board and, last but not least, the weather has to at least play along to some extent. "Of course, we can't go out during storms," explains surf school operator Florian Hager, but at the beginning of September in particular, the conditions are "very often almost perfect".
Why this world record? "Stand up paddling is not one of the biggest sports trends of recent years for nothing. The tranquillity of gliding across the water in a standing position is incredible and everyone should give it a try. But combining this with yoga poses is one of the most beautiful things you can imagine," explains Raphaela, adding "maybe we can give even more people access to this great pleasure through this spectacular event?".
There is no financial incentive. On the contrary: the event is supported by the organisers, and sponsorship from the sustainable food brand followfood ensures that there is even money for an environmental protection project: the young sustainability company from Lake Constance has pledged a donation of EUR 10 per participant to the Ocean Clean Up Project. This is not the only reason why they hope to break the record this year, after more than 200 stand-up paddlers came together in a first event organised at short notice in 2021. Incidentally, neither basic stand-up paddling nor yoga skills are required. Anyone who can swim and would like to take part in a world record on the SUP is welcome to join in. Either from the water with your own SUP in front of the Ostbad in Überlingen, or from 15:00 directly to the Bodensee surf school in Überlingen / Ostbad.
Over 100 boards will also be available to those who do not have their own material.
Information and enquiries to:
Raphaela Schäufele 0174-7668314
info@yogafestival-bodensee.de
Stephan Gölnitz
Deputy Editor in Chief surf
