From Spiaggia Imperiale to the heart of Porto Mandracchio, paddling stroke after paddling stroke through the waters of the Grado lagoon: the Barcolana Grado SUP Experience is back! The SUP event organised by Barcolana combines sport, nature and community spirit.

Organised by the Società Velica di Barcola e Grignano, in collaboration with Wild SUP, Lega Navale Italiana di Grado, Società Canottieri Ausonia and Gestore Impianti Turistici Grado, the fourth edition will take place on Saturday, 3 October 2026, with two different routes: an approximately 4 km recreational course and an approximately 7 km technical course, open to participants of all experience levels.

If you do not have your own SUP, rental equipment is available.

For UniTS participants, registration is free and includes a complimentary UniTS gift.
To register, please complete the form by 19 September.

Participants should meet at Spiaggia Imperiale in Grado on 3 October between 8:00 and 10:00 a.m. for accreditation and equipment collection. The event starts at 11:00 a.m. The awards ceremony will take place at 4:00 p.m., followed by a final celebration.