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Aloha Spirit Festival of paddling Brazil

March 16, 2020
by Christopher Parker (@wheresbossman)

As the global social and sporting shutdown caused by the COVID-19 coronavirus continues, we're beginning to see more and more SUP races affected. Europe is increasingly under lockdown, while virtually all countries are enacting draconian restrictions on travel and public gatherings that have made most stand up paddle events impossible to run. Here are the latest updates as of Monday 17 March. This story is quickly evolving so check back for regular updates...

           
May 25, 2014
by Christopher Parker (@wheresbossman)

The Aloha Spirit festival was held just north of Rio de Janeiro on the weekend and, in another sign that SUP is growing very strong in Brazil, attracted over 200 paddlers despite the uncharacteristically gloomy skies.