• James Casey

    James Casey

    James Casey has always had a connection to the ocean: from surfing at a young age, to kitesurfing in his teens and in the last few years, SUP surfing and racing. After...

  • London Almida

    London Almida

    London Almida, born in the U.S. and raised in Peniche, Portugal, entered the WSL Men’s Qualifying Series at just 15. Growing up in one of Europe’s top surf spots, he’s...

  • Christian Taucher

    Christian Taucher

    Christian Taucher is a highly accomplished Stand Up Paddle (SUP) athlete from Graz, Austria. As a former professional handball player, Christian transitioned into SUP in 2016, bringing his competitive spirit...

  • Marcus Tardrew

    Marcus Tardrew

    Marcus has a long history with the ocean. He basically grew up in it and hasn't gotten out much ever since. Sailing, Windsurfing, Surfing, Foiling, Downwinding. Even though he was...

  • Daniel Hughes

    Daniel Hughes

    Daniel Hughes, from Huntington Beach, California, began stand-up paddleboarding in 2007 after being introduced to the sport by his father. Since then, he’s brought that same energy to everything he...

  • Susak Molinero

    Susak Molinero

    Co-founder and coach at SUP Salivoli, Susak Molinero began racing over a decade ago, back when paddlers took on every discipline. She loves the intensity of sprints and technicals, but...

  • Bastian Grimm

    Bastian Grimm

    Bastian Grimm got into SUP racing during COVID, borrowing a friend’s board to stay active when windsurfing wasn’t an option. Since then, he’s built a strong track record, winning at...

  • Paolo Marconi

    Paolo Marconi

    Paolo Marconi is one of the original stand-up paddleboard racers, with over a decade of international competition since 2011. A pioneer in Italian SUP racing, he’s collected top finishes, including...

  • Susanne Lier

    Susanne Lier

    Competing in SUP since 2013 and elite since 2015, Susanne Lier is the founder of Paddlefit Europe and head coach at Watermen Performance Center. Fluent in German, French, English, and...

  • Skadi Langbein

    Skadi Langbein

    Skadi Langbein is a dedicated stand-up paddleboarder who loves paddling in Thailand, especially around Koh Samui. Off the water, she enjoys lasagne and keeps a balanced mindset. Her advice to...

  • Tarryn King

    Tarryn King

    Tarryn King has made her mark on both the surf and the racecourse, winning multiple South African longboarding titles. She’s also earned international podiums in stand-up paddle racing, proving her...

  • Dániel Hasulyó

    Dániel Hasulyó

    Dániel Hasulyó is one of the top stand-up paddleboard (SUP) athletes in the world, known for his passion, dedication, and hard work. Originally from Hungary—a landlocked country with no ocean—Daniel...