I’m thrilled to be participating in 2025 ISA World SUP & Paddleboard Championships, a fundraiser supporting USA Surfing, Inc and the US SUP Team! I’m passionate about this cause and need your help! Every donation—big or small—helps me reach my fundraising goal and directly impacts this important cause.

My story:

I took up SUP surfing in 2023 upon getting hooked on the sport when I joined a handful of my fellow SUP racing friends at a SUP surf camp in Costa Rica in April of that year. After that week long camp, I returned to my home in Bluffton, South Carolina and committed EVERY high tide on Hilton Head Island I could make it to the beach outside of work and SUP racing to learn and teach myself to SUP surf that season. I returned to Costa Rica in December of 2023 where I decided to relocate for nearly half the year so I could continue training in SUP surf in conjunction with bringing my SUP business encompassing coaching and reatreats there too.  I have since continued to progress, learning from other pro SUP surf coaches and athletes, and competing in national contests in Costa Rica as well as the US and Mexico.

Back in June of this year, 2025, I attended the US SUP and Prone Championships where I podiumed and qualified for the US SUP Team in SUP Surfing.  I'm now invited along with the rest of my USA SUP teammates to attend ISA SUP World Championships.  Up to this point, I have only just imagined and dreamt of being able to attend and take part in an International World SUP Competition including ISA SUP World Championships where I have the privalege to represent Team USA.  I couldn't have arrived here without the support of those around me, and the journey is not over yet.  Your continued support is appreciated and will greatly help myself and Team USA show up and go for the gold in El Salvador November 9-16th, 2025.

Here's how you can help:

• Donate: Contribute whatever you can. No amount is too small!
• Spread the Word: Share my fundraising page with your friends, family, and social networks. Let’s spread awareness so we can raise more!

Thank you for standing by me in this effort. Your support means the world to me!

Rachel, @paddle_racer