As Official Paddle Partner, Blackfish Paddles heads to Devon with a packed schedule of demos and racing

As Official Paddle Partner to the SUPER Festival and the historic ICF SUP World Cup in the UK, Blackfish Paddles will be on the ground in Devon this June as elite racing and community paddling come together on British waters.

From 24 - 28 June 2026, the English Riviera - spanning Torquay and Paignton - will become a global hub for stand-up paddleboarding. The Paddle UK SUPER Festival will run alongside the first-ever ICF SUP World Cup held in the UK, marking a landmark moment for the sport nationally and internationally.

For many athletes, the event offers a rare opportunity to line up against the world’s best in a single, high-profile weekend of racing.

The Blackfish Paddles team will be active throughout the event, supporting athletes on and off the water with gear demos, product testing, and technical guidance. 

A range of Blackfish paddles will be available for demo sessions, with selected models also available for purchase throughout the event. 

Peter Allen, General Manager of Blackfish Paddles, endurance paddler and racer, will also take on the long-distance race:

“The atmosphere at last year’s SUPER Festival was incredible and the venue is exceptional - exactly what you want for long-distance open-water racing. It will be interesting to test the conditions on the day and experience top-level international competition.”

Blackfish Paddles will also contribute to the event prize pool, providing high-performance paddles and fins for podium athletes.

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