Stand-up paddleboarding surges in popularity at Sapanca Lake
Hundreds are waiting to join a rapidly growing stand-up paddleboarding (SUP) community on the scenic Sapanca Lake in Türkiye’s northwest, where dozens of enthusiasts gather every morning before sunrise to paddle across the tranquil waters.
Participants meet daily at 5 a.m. at Tuzla Burnu in Sakarya’s Serdivan, taking advantage of the calm conditions and sunrise views for the full-body water sport, which involves standing on a wide board and propelling oneself with a paddle.
During the gathering, participants connected around 80 SUP boards, forming a long floating line that created a distinctive sight on the calm waters of Sapanca Lake.
The growing popularity of the activity has created a waiting list of around 700 people, according to the SUP On Sapanca Water Sports Association, which aims to promote the sport across the region.
