SUP: Red Paddle Co Dragon World Champs to take place in Barbados

Red Paddle Co’s Dragon one design team racing inflatable SUP is set to feature in the Dragon World Champs, October, 2017. Red state that at 22” long and 34” wide the Red Dragon is the ultimate team racing paddle board. Designed to mix the intensity of solo SUP racing with team spirit, the four-person iSUP marks the evolution of a competitive team sport.

The brand have just confirmed the Dragon World Champs will be held at Carlisle Bay, Barbados, West Indies, between October 28-30. This will be the first ever dedicated team SUP racing event and one that aims to kick off a continuing tradition.

John Hibbard, Co-Founder and Managing Director of Red Paddle Co said: “Meeting the requirements for the Dragon World Championships is simple; all you have to do is take part in a local event and you will instantly qualify. It’s not an elitist competition, everyone is welcome and we look forward to celebrating this amazing sport with you in Barbados!” 

Neville Boxill, Senior Director at BTMI added: “We’re extremely pleased to be partnering with Red Paddle Co for the Dragon World Championships. Paddle board team racing is an exciting concept and I’m looking forward to welcoming competitors from all over the globe to our beautiful island to crown the very first World Champions!”

For more info head over to redpaddleco.com