Weekend de la Glisse with €8,000 Prize Purse

The EuroTour 2026 season continues this September as Weekend de la Glisse returns to Royan, France, for the second stop of this year’s tour. Taking place from September 18–20, 2026, the event once again promises one of the most challenging and exciting ocean technical races on the international Stand Up Paddle calendar.

Now in its eighth edition, Weekend de la Glisse has established itself as one of France’s premier multi-sport water events. Organized by Surfing Charentes and Nautisme Royan Atlantique, the festival will once again host one of the country’s biggest international SUP competitions while celebrating true ocean beach racing.

Ocean Technical Racing Returns to the Spotlight

At a time when many SUP races are held on flat water, Weekend de la Glisse continues to showcase traditional ocean racing. The event will feature a demanding 2.5-kilometer Technical Race, consisting of two 1.25-kilometer laps with a beach transition between laps, set against the backdrop of Pontaillac Bay in Royan.

The race format is expected to reward athletes who combine speed, technical skill, wave knowledge and fast beach transitions, making it one of the highlights of the EuroTour season.

With €8,000 in prize money on offer, another strong international field is expected to compete for valuable EuroTour ranking points.

Event Schedule

Friday, September 18

17:00–19:00 — Registration and athlete check-in at Pontaillac Beach

Saturday, September 19

08:30–09:30 — Registration and beach check-in
10:00 — Race briefing
10:30 — Men’s Technical Race Qualifying Heat I
10:50 — Men’s Technical Race Qualifying Heat II
11:10 — Women’s Technical Race Qualifying Heat I
11:30 — Women’s Technical Race Qualifying Heat II
12:00 — Men’s Final B
12:30 — Women’s Final B
13:00 — Men’s Final A
13:30 — Women’s Final A
14:00 — Prize Giving Ceremony

Easy Access for International Competitors

Royan can be reached via the international airports of Bordeaux and Nantes, both offering connections to major European cities.

Competitors and visitors will also have access to accommodation close to the venue, with Camping Campéole Pontaillac Plage located just 300 meters from Pontaillac Beach serving as one of the event’s official lodging partners.

As with previous EuroTour stops, organizers will once again offer board transportation services and can assist international athletes with rental equipment, making travel easier for competitors arriving from abroad.

Registration Now Open

Athletes planning to compete are encouraged to complete their registration online in advance to secure their place on the starting line.

With challenging ocean conditions, an iconic beach-race format and one of the largest prize purses on the EuroTour calendar, Weekend de la Glisse 2026 is shaping up to be one of the season’s premier technical SUP racing events and another key stop in the battle for the 2026 EuroTour overall rankings.