Ready to plan your 2026 racing season?

We are kicking off the year with a dedicated live broadcast to set the stage for the GBSUP National Paddle Racing Series. This isn't just a calendar release; it's a look at the future of our sport.

Join the GBSUP team live as we celebrate the triumphs of 2025 and pull back the curtain on a massive 2026. We will dive deep into our new "Join the Future" strategy—focusing on Junior development, technology, engagement, and industry sustainability—and reveal exactly where you will be racing this year.

From the National Sprint Championships in Nottingham to our flagship British National Championships in Liverpool, get the inside scoop on the formats, the fleets, and the qualification pathways for the ICF World Championships.

What to expect on the night:

• 🏆 Champions Parade: Celebrating our 2025 Series Winners and National Champions.

• 🔮 The Strategy: An introduction to our new vision for UK SUP racing.

• 🗺️ The Reveal: Full breakdown of the 2026 Calendar, venues, and dates.

• ⚓ Flagship Focus: A deep dive into the Liverpool National Championships.

• 📝 Racer Essentials: Key rule changes, fleet updates, and a demo of the new website entry system.

• 💬 Live Q&A: Have your questions answered by the team in real-time.

Whether you are chasing a National Title or tackling the Challenge Tour, this broadcast is essential viewing to get you ready for the start line.

Published Agenda

• 19:15 - Lobby is open: Get in the room, get settled and say hello.

• 19:30 - Welcome & Celebration: We kick off by honouring the athletes who defined the 2025 season.

• 19:40 - "Join the Future": A look at our strategic goals for 2026, including Junior pathways and our work with other UK organisers.

• 19:55 - The 2026 Calendar Reveal: The official drop of all dates and locations, including our new Scottish stop and the International Selection event at BaySUP.

• 20:10 - The Majors: A spotlight on the National Sprint Championships (Nottingham) and the British National Championships (Liverpool).

• 20:20 - Racer Essentials: Everything you need to know about new rules, age categories, and how to enter.

• 20:25 - Community Q&A: We take your questions live from the chat.

Registration & Joining Instructions

⚠️ Important: This event will be hosted privately on Google Meet.

• How to Join: You must pre-register to attend. The Google Meet link will not be posted publicly; it will be sent directly to you in your registration confirmation email.

• Can't make it live? Register anyway! All registrants will receive the full recording directly to their inbox immediately after the session concludes. This ensures you get the updates before the general public release.