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I was recently talking to a friend, who organises a great SUP event in Spain, about the present and future of competitive stand-up paddleboarding. Yes, I know, it’s a somewhat repetitive topic in recent years, but it’s an question that keeps growing. Like a shockwave, the usual questions stand out: How can we attract more young talent? Is there a plan to help SUP schools? Should the Surfing or Canoe Federation intervene? And many more questions that are a real headache for many coaches and school managers. But the truth is, there is nothing solid. We continue with the current work and a spark of luck that keeps the competitions alive, but we want more. We need more, especially for the little ones.