Come to Chicago this October for 2 races on October 6th! Race capped at 30 racers. Secure your spot!

First Race:

~4 mile race with technical turns inside Monroe Harbor, downtown Chicago. Race with the backdrop of the Chicago Skyline! SUPs and Prones Only. Awards for top 3 females and top 3 males.

Second Race:

~400 meter "sprint" race with a 1 buoy turn

Columbia Yacht Club Pumpkin Paddle will be co-hosted with Chicago SUP.

Recreational "club boards" may be available for charter. Please reach out to race organizers if interested.

Leash and PFD required. Depending on weather, consider bringing wetsuit and cold weather gear. 

Join us in the Columbia Yacht Club bar after racing for a brief gathering (drinks / food available, but not provided).

Note: Columbia Yacht Club is also hosting a high school regatta this weekend, so be prepared for a busier dock / launching (although we should be wrapping up before they get going). 

SATURDAY Clinic with Rachel Cantore 

NOTE: this will take place at Diversey Harbor on Saturday at 8:00 am.  

For questions email Kirsten@chicagosup.com

Board Rentals are available.

Want to feel more confident navigating the water when you paddle? Nervous about wakes, winds, rougher waters? Join Rachel for this upcoming SUP Clinic where we will cover paddling in different conditions, getting your mindset right for success, and feel empowered stand up paddling!

Rachel is a certified SUP coach, racer and paddle surfer. Originally from Chicagoland, she splits her time between Bluffton, South Carolina and Nosara, Costa Rica where she trains, races, owns a SUP business, and leads SUP and paddle surfer retreats.