The following event article will walk you through all the necessary information that may guide you and your team on the way to the 2024 ICF SUP World Championship, set to take place from November 19 to November 24, 2024, at the state-of-the-art Nathan Benderson Park facility in Sarasota, Florida (Address: 5851 Nathan Benderson Circle, Sarasota, FL 34235).
The International Canoe Federation (ICF), in collaboration with event organizer PaddleGuru, is thrilled to announce that entries for this prestigious event are now open. As excitement builds, participants can look forward to competing on premium Starboard race paddleboards, available for rental through our partners, UnionPaddlers.
All ICF SUP competitions are open to paddlers of all levels and encourage anyone with a passion for paddling to come to join the festival (see below the range of participants for details).
Schedule of events for each day of competition at 2024 ICF SUP Worlds:
Event Entry Close
- Date TBA
Board Storage opens
- Date TBA
November 20 (Wednesday):
- Sprint preliminary rounds, heats, quarterfinals
- Opening Ceremony in the evening
November 21 (Thursday):
- Technical preliminary rounds, heats, quarterfinals
November 22 (Friday):
- Sprint semifinals, finals
November 23 (Saturday):
- Technical quarterfinals, semifinals, finals
November 24 (Sunday):
- Long Distance finals
- Inflatable finals
- Kids races
- Closing Ceremony in the evening
Prize Money
- A total of $30,000 in prize money will be awarded
- To be distributed equally between men and women
Transportation:
- There will be shuttles from designated hotels to the venue during the competition period
- Stay tuned for updates on airport board transportation, coming soon!
Board Rentals:
- UnionPaddlers will be providing rental services, though board availability is limited.
- Secure your board today to ensure you don’t miss out on the thrilling action of the 2024 ICF SUP World Championship!
