Midlands Series SUP Racing Open - 18th July 2026
Pump n Paddle - Welcome to the 2026 Pump n Paddle race series!
Want to do a little more with your iSUP?
Why not try racing? Standup Paddleboard racing is a fabulous way to improve your paddling skills and see new venues and meet new paddlers.
Racing is for everyone
We wanted to put the fun back into racing and get more paddlers involved.
All of us involved with this series are passionate about paddling and racing, with a worrying amount of years experience amongst us!
Racing doesn't have to be expensive or elitist. It's all about your individual battles on the water, beating your mates, celebrating their wins and planning to get ahead next time.
You dont need a race board!
One thing that we noticed is that grass roots paddlers are sometimes missing from races. That why we created this series. It's inflatable boards only, and three board classes:
- Over 13'
- Under 13'
- Under 11'
Have an inflatable race board? Come and join us!
Have a board from the middle of a well known supermarket? You're welcome as well.
If you've ever done an AquaPaddle, this is an ideal next step.
Never been on the start line at a SUP event? This is a great time to try it.
WHERE TO BOOK:
https://www.pumpnpaddle.com/book-your-tickets
Adults - choose Pump n Paddle 2026
Juniors - choose Pitsford Junior Event
Race 3: Saturday 18th July at Pitsford Reservoir (Northampton Sailing Club) and includes a distance race, a technical race and sprint heats.
CAMPING at Pitsford
If you plan to camp at Pitsford please book as early as possible to secure your spot. Camping is £5 per pitch per night. Book via https://northamptonsailingclub.org/booking-camping/ and pay in cash at registration.
Camping is available Friday and Saturday night and includes open access to the water from dawn until dusk (no safety boat needed for you to go on the water) on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Paddlers must wear a full PFD and have their own £5million Third Party Liability insurance.
Bar will be open on Friday evening, Saturday and Sunday. We'll be having a disco on Saturday night followed by 'Silly Sunday' with fun events and on and off the water games! Or feel free to chill on the water or take a stroll around the country park.
Food details coming soon!
Where else can you get a full weekend of racing, fun and entertainment for less than the price of a meal out??
Don't miss out!!!
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Last updated 9:16pm on 16 June 2026