Stand Up Paddling (SUP) is one of the most accessible and fun paddle sports! You stand on a board and use a paddle to glide across water. Whether cruising on calm lakes or catching waves in the sea, SUP is a great full-body workout that’s suitable for all ages and skill levels.
The first recognized canoeing competition was held in 1869 and it was organized by John MacGregor, the founder of the British Royal Canoe Club (RCC). Its popularity started to grow in Europe and America and soon trans-Atlantic competition commenced with the founding of the New York Canoe Club. The first women’s competition was also organized in Russia, and by the 1890s, canoe sport was very popular and had a large following in Europe. The next milestone for the sport was its inclusion as an Olympic discipline and it debuted at the 1936 Berlin Olympic Games.
