SUP spectacle in Villach: City Race inspires spectators on the banks!

SUP spectacle in Villach: City Race inspires spectators on the banks!

Strand Nord 3, 9583 Faak am See, Österreich - The downtown Villach was today, on May 29, 2025, the scene of a sporting spectacle that attracted the attention of viewers from the region. The Mein district of City Race marked the start for The Lake Rocks Sup Festival on Lake Faaker. In an exciting competition on a 200 meter long, technically demanding circuit on the Drau, the German athlete triumphed standards Weber. The Swiss Sabine Fischer took the lead for women.

The newly gained popularity of the water sports stand-up paddling (SUP) was not only on the high number of participants, but also on the large number of spectators that gathered along the drau. The best view of the exciting races was the Draubrücken, on which fans followed the competitions with enthusiasm.

subsequent highlights of the festival

The City Race was only the start of an extensive program that is offered as part of The Lake Rocks Sup Festival. The festival takes place on Beach North 3 in Faak am See until Sunday, June 1, 2025 and offers an area of ​​6000 m² for a wide range of activities. The areas open every day from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. are accessible to visitors free of charge and invite you to try out high-quality SUP materials from top brands such as Light, Fanatic and Starboard.

• Morgen: Speed ​​Race
• Saturday: long distance race over 12 kilometers
• Sunday: tech race

sufficient entertainment is provided. In addition to the competitions, the Sup Village also offers culinary delights from the team of the beach camping Gruber and live music from various DJs. Special highlights are the Villacher Bier after Race parties that create an exuberant atmosphere on the evenings.

variety of events and activities

The Lake Rocks Sup Festival offers a wide range of events. This also includes workshops and information stands related to health and leisure. A SUP test center will come up with a free supporting program on Friday and Saturday, while there will also be offers such as SUP Yoga. Organizations from the sports and health area present their products and services, which makes the festival an attraction for water sports enthusiasts.

For fans of team competitions, the Antenne Carinthia Speed ​​Race and the Carinthian Sparkasse Team Race are intended on Friday. Another highlight will be the Kelag Pro Race on Saturday, followed by a Fun Race that is accessible to all participants.

Overall, the Lake Rocks Festival in Faak am See offers a look at the growing SUP community and invites everyone interested to learn more about this sporting trend and actively participate. Meinverzärt reports that the event is not only a competitive stage for professionals, but also a platform for hobby dugler and families. Over the coming days, the participants and spectators can look forward to numerous exciting competitions and entertaining events.