ICF SUP World Championships 2023 with Starboard

Here you have more information about the ICF SUP World Championships 2023 in Thailand and how to rent your Stabroard board to travel comfortably

The following event article will walk you through all the necessary information that may guide you and your team on the way to the ICF SUP World Champs at Jomtien Beach in Pattaya, Thailand.

The Rowing and Canoeing Association of Thailand (RCAT) look forward to hosting the 2023 ICF SUP World Championships between 15-19 November 2023 in Pattaya, Thailand.

All ICF SUP competitions are open to paddlers of all levels and encourage anyone with a passion for paddling to come to join the festival (see below the range of participants for details). RCAT have an amazing programme planned full of entertainment.

We expect this year’s World Championship to be the biggest one yet, with athletes from across the globe coming to compete at the very top level, and to be able to do it on one of the most famous beaches in the world gives the event an extra level of importance. We can be certain the top names in SUP will all be in Pattaya in November.

The 2023 ICF Stand Up Paddling World Championships will be a wonderful opportunity to showcase this exciting sport to a global audience, and to also remind viewers around the world of what Pattaya and Thailand have to offer.

Event schedule:

14th November (TUE) – Jomtien Beach
– Access period starts
– Accreditation centre opens

15th November (WED) – Jomtien Beach
– Racecourse opens for training

16th November (THU) – Jomtien Beach
– Racecourse opens for training

17th November (FRI) – RCAT Training Centre
– Sprint races/Opening Ceremony

18th November (SAT)
– Technical races

19th November (SUN)
– Long Distance races
– Inflatable
– One-design (*possible) – Closing Ceremony
– Access period ends

*Note: this is a provisional schedule and is subject to change. All participants are encouraged to arrange their travels for the duration of the competition.

Event Locations:

Técnica/larga distancia: Jomtien Beach, Pattaya | Ubicación de Google Maps
Sprint/ Team: Centro de Entrenamiento de Remo y Piragüismo de la Marina Real de Tailandia, Rayong | Ubicación de Google Maps

Lista de medidas oficiales para campeonato mundial:

Technical/ Long Distance: Jomtien Beach, Pattaya | Google Maps location
Sprint/ Team: Royal Thai Navy Rowing and Canoeing Training Centre, Rayong | Google Maps location
*See airport transfer details below

List of Official World Championship Events:

Age group	Event	Board
Open	Team event – Long Distance	Hard – up to 14′
Open	Team event – Technical	Hard – up to 14′
Junior	Team event – Long Distance	Hard – up to 14′
Junior	Team event – Technical	Hard – up to 14′
Open	Sprint, Technical, Long Distance	Hard – up to 14′
Junior	Sprint, Technical, Long Distance	Hard – up to 14′
40+	Sprint, Technical, Long Distance	Hard – up to 14′
50+	Sprint, Technical, Long Distance	Hard – up to 14′
Open	Inflatable	Infl. – up to 14′

Board rental:

Starboard is teaming up with Union Paddlers and Sports Camps to elevate SUP racing by providing rental race boards at the upcoming ICF SUP World Champs in Thailand. This will enable amateur and professional athletes to have easy access to high-quality equipment and travel with greater ease.

General Conditions of Participation:

The competition is run in compliance with the 2023 ICF SUP Rules.

Range of participants

The competition is open to anyone who complies with the rules and regulations of the competition.
Membership in an ICF (International Canoe Federation) or ISA (International Surfing Association) National Federation is not a requirement to participate in the competition.
Each competitor is individually responsible for his / her own participation and the administrative duties related to his / her entry.
Registration and entries will be available on the official event page from June 1st.
By registering and participating in the competition the participants assure at the same time their ability to swim at least 200 m without assistance and are comfortable paddling in open water.
If a competitor is under the age of 18, parental consent is required for participation.
There will be possible unofficial races for a one-design race and for kids.

Airport Transfer:

HOC will arrange the one trip from the international airport – the official accommodations only, the transportation fee is per person per one way without board by shuttle van or bus, the details as follows:

International Airport	Distance – Duration to hotels	Transportation fee (EUR)
Suvarnabhumi	150 km. – approx. 2 hrs.	30
Don Muang	180 km. – approx. 2.30 hrs.	40
U-tapao, Pattaya	45 km. – approx. 30 mins	15

* The local transportation from the hotel to the RCAT Training Centre for Sprint events will be included in the entry fee.
** The athletes who need transportation with the board must pay an additional fee for board 10 EUR/board/one way. HOC will arrange a separate truck for board only.