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USASUP National Championships Introduces
Inflatable Category in Gig Harbor

The USASUP National Championships is introducing a competitive Inflatable SUP category to this year's event in Gig Harbor, Washington, running from September 18–20. Designed to shake up the status quo and help grow the sport, this new division puts athletes on equal footing while competing for national prestige and cash prizes. Register here!

If you’ve ever doubted the speed of air-filled crafts, this event will change your mind—these boards aren't slow. Paddlers of all levels are invited to show up, blow up, and race like a pro for a chance to earn some serious dough.

To make entry seamless, event gold sponsor Hydrus Board Tech is bringing TEN Elysium Air boards available for competitors to borrow for the races. Whether you bring your own setup or borrow one of the high-performance Hydrus boards, Gig Harbor is ready for a landmark weekend of racing! Click here to reserve your board today! 

Are you going to Nationals? Click here to fill out our Athlete Bio and tell us a little bit about you!

More Ways to Join the FUN of Nationals

TAKE A CLINIC!
Don't miss your chance to learn from one of the
TOP SUP Athletes in the World
Candice Appleby! 

9/17 - 1p-3p - SUP Footwork & Board Skills

9/17 - 4p-6p - SUP Stroke & Glide

  

COMPETE VIRTUALLY
Can't make it GIG HARBOR?
Complete a 5K or 10K between Sept. 18-20, upload your results, and see where you stand on the
*Invisible Virtual Podium*
It's better than Wonder Woman's Jet! 

Register HERE!

VOLUNTEER
This is the coolest thing you can do In September! 
Help us make our 4th Annual National Championships the BEST RACE EVER!
We need you!

Sign up HERE!

Community

We've teamed up with BOOMERANG BOOTHS to offer a VIRTUAL PHOTO BOOTH for the 2026 USA SUP National Championships at The Narrows Challenge! 

Scan the code, read the terms,
choose a frame, and make a memory! 

Competition

We're GROWING!

Calling all RACE DIRECTORS!
JOIN OUR REGIONAL RACE SERIES! 
We'll help promote your race and our members will get points towards their rankings! It's a win-win! Tell us about your race HERE!

Are you a natural leader in your community?

Our REGIONAL REP PROGRAM may be a great fit for you!
Are you so stoked about SUP that you want to spread the word? We'd love to know more about you!
Fill out this short form and we'll get in touch with you to answer any questions and tell you more about this amazing opportunity!