Francesca Grimaldi

Supporting young athletes and helping progress the sport has always been a core part of the Blackfish philosophy, and Francesca Grimaldi embodies exactly the talent, passion, and dedication shaping the future of SUP.

At just 14 years old, the Naples-based athlete representing Circolo Nautico Posillipo Club is already establishing herself as one of the most promising young competitors on the international SUP scene, with a rapidly growing list of achievements across both national and European racing.

Francesca continues to emerge as one of the most exciting young talents in Italian SUP, and we’re proud to support her journey as she develops within the sport.

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Francesca Grimaldi

Background

Year of Birth (YOB): 2012

Home: Naples

Job: Student

Discipline: SUP Racing – Technical races

Board Set-up: Infinity Whiplash 12x21.5

Paddle: Blackfish Salish 460

Sponsors: Blackfish Paddles

Achievements

2025 - 2026: • 1st Place – Santa Pola (U14) Sprint • 1st Place – Santa Pola (U14) Technical Race • 4th Place – Santa Pola (U16) Long Distance • 1st Place – Spring SUP Race (U14) Technical Race • 2nd Place – Spring SUP Race (U14) Sprint • 3rd Place – Three disciplines (this year) • 1st Place Technical Race – FICK (Federazione Italiana Canoa Kayak) • 1st Place Sprint – FISSW (Federazione Italiana Surfing Sci Nautico e Wakeboard)

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