Selwyn Pritchard

At only 15, Selwyn is no stranger to the podium. The 2022 Dutch U12 SUP Champion (Tech, Sprints, and Long Distance) has now stepped up to the U17 division - and wasted no time in making his mark. He had an incredibly busy season racing on home turf in the Netherlands, as well as in the UK, Poland and Germany.

With dual British-Dutch nationality, Selwyn recently became the British National U17 Champion across all disciplines. True to form, he also persuaded organisers to let him line up alongside the UK’s top riders - including eight-time British Champion Blue Ewer - where he battled to an impressive 4th place in the long-distance race.

He is, without doubt, a rising force on the European SUP scene - and one to watch for the future.

With Selwyn on board, Blackfish continues its commitment to supporting young athletes who share the ambition, dedication, and sense of community that define SUP.

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Selwyn Pritchard

Background

Age: 15

Home: Makkum, The Netherlands

Discipline: SUP Racing

Board Set-up: Light Board Corp

Paddle: Blackfish Noumea 500

Sponsors: Blackfish Paddles, Light Board Corp

Achievements

2025: British National Champion U17
2025: Podium finishes German Championships open water (1st,1st,2nd)
2025: Podium finishes U16 (1st,1st,3rd) and U18 (3rd,3rd) Planet Baltic SUP race, Poland
2025: Podium finishes Belgium SUP series

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