Grant, Baxter Win French SUP Race Cup | SUP Magazine

The unofficial start to the European racing season kicked off with last weekend’s SUP Race CUP in St. Maxime, France. Travis Grant of Australia and Maui’s Connor Baxter dominated the two-day event that featured a technical sprint race and long distance race.

Photo: Michel Terrien

Saturday’s rough conditions delayed the start of sprint race for hours, but after some tough decision-making by the event organizers, paddlers took to the water. Due to the unfavorable conditions, what was supposed to be a 7-km race was reduced to 5km, and after being put on hold for hours, paddlers were ready to blow some steam and go to battle. Connor Baxter continued his impressive winning streak, taking down Travis Grant and other elite paddlers in the four-lap course.  Read more; Grant, Baxter Win French SUP Race Cup | SUP Magazine

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