It's been quite a year on the water. From thrilling race finishes to emotional farewells, this episode marks SUPfm’s review of 2025 with reflection, gratitude, and a look to the future.
Simon and Sarah “SUPJunkie” Thornley come together and are joined by familiar voices from across the paddling world, including British paddler Emily King, endurance powerhouse Tanja Ecker, SUP adventurer John McFazean, and an exclusive “on-the-ground” report direct from our reporter at Last Paddler Standing 2025.
We look back on the highs and the lows that defined the SUP year — including world championship triumphs and record-breaking ultras and the sad closure of SUPMagUK and The Paddler magazines.
In this episode, we discuss:
• The highlights from the 2025 ISA and ICF World Championships
• The rise of endurance and ultra-distance paddle challenges
• Insights from Tanja Ecker and from Last Paddler Standing 2025
• Reflections on the legacy of SUPMagUK and The Paddler
• A forward look at SUP’s 2032 Olympic future
We didn't have a chance to cover the results of the Sprint finals of the ISA soe here they are:
Women's ISA Sprint
1) Mariecarmen Rivera
2) Alba Alonso
3) Cecilia Pampinella
Men's ISA Sprint
1) Christian Anderson
2) Ethan Bry
3) Sergio Cantoral
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