Endurance and Long-Distance Paddle Boarding Challenges
Keen to upgrade your adventure? We’ve put together a list of some of our favourite long-distance and endurance SUP races, events and challenges for you to consider.
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Andy Donaldson’s Ord River Dam to Dam Swim – 55km through the Kimberley wilderness
Ultra-marathon swimmer Andy Donaldson completes a historic 55km Ord River swim through Western Australia’s Kimberley wilderness to inspire the Kununurra community.
Tested in the Fjords: Red 14'0" Sport+ in Wild Norway
Royal Marines Sergeant Ben Sykes puts the Red 14'0" Sport+ & Waterproof Kit Bags to the test on a 200km paddleboarding expedition through Norway’s epic fjords.
SUP Across Scotland: Lucy Pearce conquers the Great Glen
Follow Lucy Pearce as she conquers the 92km Great Glen Paddle Challenge on her 14'0" Elite SUP, winning her category and experiencing one of the world’s toughest paddleboard races
Through Hell or High Water: Tashka’s Avon Descent on a paddleboard
Discover how Tashka became the first woman to complete the 124km Avon Descent on a SUP, powered by the Red Voyager paddleboard through rapids and ti trees.
Shaping a Life Around Surfing – Meet WA Surfer, Evan Ledger
Discover the surf journey of WA surfer Evan Ledger – from shaping boards at Moonshine Surfboards to founding the South West Log Fest in Dunsborough.
Adventure Paddling Victoria, Australia – 2,500km and counting…
Over 11 years, John Woods has explored more than 2,500km of Victorian waterways by stand-up paddleboard. From rivers and reservoirs to coastal stretches, his Red 13'2" Voyager has carried him...
Endurance Paddleboarding: Digging Deep for Race 2 The Castle 2025
Red Ambassador Ryan Owens shares his mindset, training, and race-day experience during the 40km Race 2 The Castle paddleboard challenge in 2025.
79 Crossings and Counting: VladSwim’s Legacy Across the English Channel
Discover how VladSwim has coached 79 successful English Channel swims. Expert open water swim coaching, cold water prep, and endurance swim training.
Ellen Caldwell’s Boardmasters 2025 preview: surfing against the world’s best, van life, and huge headliners
Join Red athlete Ellen Caldwell as she takes on Boardmasters 2025 – balancing surf heats, festival vibes, and van life by the waves in Cornwall.
Swimming with purpose: Red takes on the Bantham Swoosh for Level Water
Red HQ dives into the Bantham Swoosh to support Level Water. Read our event recap celebrating inclusive swimming and outdoor adventure for all.
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