SUP Club Veles - SUPER EXPERIENCE
About Us
Welcome to SUP Club Veles
The only limit is the horizon.
Our club is built for those who want more than just a hobby, it’s a lifestyle. Founded in 2021, we aim to promote stand-up paddling as a sport and way of life. From technique-focused training to organized events and races, we support every paddler’s journey, from first strokes to the finish line.
Our Team
There’s no limit to what we can win!
We believe that the beach is a playground with endless possibilities.
There’s no limit to what we can do on the sand and the water.
Whether it’s embarking on thrilling paddle tours, honing your skills with expert coaching, enjoying fun-filled social paddles, or simply relaxing and soaking up the sun, our beach activities are designed to offer something for everyone.
Embrace the freedom of the open water, explore new horizons, and create unforgettable memories with us. The podium is your canvas—let’s make the most of it together!
Our Members
Meet our team members.
We bring together everyone who loves the water — from competitive athletes winning medals to recreational paddlers who simply enjoy every stroke.
Our team is a blend of adrenaline, discipline, and a pure love for nature.
We have elite racers who compete in local and international events and conquer long-distance crossings, as well as recreational paddlers who enjoy peaceful sunrises, community vibes, and an active lifestyle.
Rosana
FOUNDER
Ande
CO-FOUNDER
Mirko
BEST PADDLER
Gjore
BEST TEAM PADDLER
Marjan
Finisher 2.5km Race
Saska
Finisher 2.5km Race
Teodora
Young Sprint Paddler
Magdica
Women Race Paddler
Nikola
Youth Paddler
Bobi
Oldest Paddler
Karolina
Adventurer
Boro
Adventurer
Lorens
Adventurer
Mite
Adventurer
Tome
Adventurer
Nikola
Adventurer
Meet our Founder
Rosana Rosi
23km Race with inflatable stand up paddle board in the Elite women category and was the first and only 
Macedonian women in this challenge. 
LATEST NEWS from 2025:
- Rosana delivered impressive results at the Ohrid Water Festival 2025, finishing 4th in the Sprint 500m – Women (18+) with strong and consistent paddling, and securing a proud 3rd place 🥉 in the Race Inflatable 2.5km – Women, showing great speed, energy, and racing spirit.
Meet our CO-Founder
Ande Jankov
23km Race with inflatable stand up paddle board in the Elite man category. 
LATEST NEWS from 2025:
- Ande displayed great dedication and steady performance at the Ohrid Water Festival 2025, 🏅 finishing 4th in the Sprint 500m – Men (18+), 🎖️ 5th in the 2.5km Inflatable Race, and 🥈 contributing to the team’s strong 2nd-place result in the Relay SUP Race.
Meet our best paddler
Mirko Ristov
1st place on the 23km Race with inflatable stand up paddle board in the Elite man category. His paddle board buddy is Starboard Race 14.26’ and his favorite place/lake for paddling is Drina in Visegrad, Bosnia and Herzegovina. 🇧🇦
LATEST NEWS from 2025:
- Mirko delivered outstanding performances at the Ohrid Water Festival 2025, 🥈 taking 2nd place in the Sprint 500m – Men (18+), 🥇 winning 1st place in the 2.5km Inflatable Race for the second year in a row, and 🥈 contributing to his team’s strong 2nd-place finish in the Relay SUP Race.
- 🎖️ Our best SUPer paddler and overall winner from last year on L.O.S.C 2024 @mirko_ristov was part of the technical race 500 meters and 🔥 23km Race in inflatable 50+ man category and won 6th place in both races. 🏄♂️
Meet our best team player
Gjore Atanasov
26km from Sv.Naum to Ohrid city and won medal for successful crossing the lake at the main international event L.O.S.C 2024 – Lake Ohrid Sup Crossing. 
His paddle board buddy is Mistral Emotion Race 14.6’ and his favorite place/lake for paddling is Velesko Lake, Mladost. 🇲🇰
LATEST NEWS from 2025:
- Gjore showed consistency and strong racing spirit at the Ohrid Water Festival 2025, 🥉 securing 3rd place in the Sprint 500m – Men (18+), 🏅 finishing 4th in the 2.5km Inflatable Race, and 🥈 helping the team earn 2nd place in the Relay SUP Race.
- 🎖️ After adventure recreation category from last year on L.O.S.C 2024 this year our very good team player @gjore_atanasov was part of inflatable Elite man category and won 4th place. 🏄♂️
Meet second women member
Magdica Ristova
26km from Sv.Naum to Ohrid city and won medal for successful crossing the lake at the main international event L.O.S.C 2025 – Lake Ohrid Sup Crossing in the special 5th edition.
LATEST NEWS from 2025:
- She also competed in the Race Inflatable 2.5km – Women event at the Ohrid Water Festival 2025, organized by SUP Club Ohrid, where she delivered an outstanding performance and secured 2nd place🥈 and she 🎖️ finished 5th in the Sprint 500m – Women (18+) race, showing great determination and spirit.
- 👏 We have also two more paddlers, mother and daughter 🤙 SUPer paddlers in recreation category @magdicaristova1 and @teodora.ristova who participated for the first time on this challenge, both paddled 🔥26km from Sv.Naum to Ohrid city and won medals for successful crossing the lake at the main international event L.O.S.C 2025 – Lake Ohrid Sup Crossing in this special 5th edition, but special kudos for daughter Teodora who finished in this year as first Macedonian girl under 18 years old in this adventure. 🏄🏄♀️
Meet our youngest supergirl
Teodora Ristova
26km from Sv.Naum to Ohrid city and won medal for successful crossing the lake at the main international event L.O.S.C 2025 – Lake Ohrid Sup Crossing in the special 5th edition.
LATEST NEWS from 2025:
- She also competed in the Sprint 500m – Kids (11–14 years) category at the Ohrid Water Festival 2025, organized by SUP Club Ohrid, where she showed impressive speed and determination and 🥉proudly secured 3rd place.
- 👏 We have also two more paddlers, mother and daughter 🤙 SUPer paddlers in recreation category @magdicaristova1 and @teodora.ristova who participated for the first time on this challenge, both paddled 🔥26km from Sv.Naum to Ohrid city and won medals for successful crossing the lake at the main international event L.O.S.C 2025 – Lake Ohrid Sup Crossing in this special 5th edition, but special kudos for daughter Teodora who finished in this year as first Macedonian girl under 18 years old in this adventure. 🏄🏄♀️
Meet OUR YOUNGEST SUPER PADDLER
Nikola Stojkov
This year at the SUP races organized by @supclubohrid as part of the @ohridwaterfestival & @ohridveslat we had our youngest paddler, Nikola – only 7 years old – who started paddling this season on a Mistral 10.6’ board. 🏄♂️💚
Even in his first year, Nikola already covered around 20km on the water – such an amazing start for the youngest member of our team! 🚀👏 The future of SUP looks bright with this kind of energy and enthusiasm. 🌊✨
And the best part – Nikola won 🥇1st place in his category – sprint 200 meters (kids 6-10 years old)! 🎉 What an incredible achievement for such a young paddler in his very first season. 🙌💪
This is just the beginning for him! 🤩🔥
Meet our oldest paddler
Bobi Jovanovski
LATEST NEWS from 2025:
- 🎖️ Our new SUPer paddler @bobi.jovanovski.61 who joined our club this year as team member, for the first time he was part of 🔥 23km Race in inflatable 50+ man category and won 5th place in this race. 🏄♂️
BE PART OF US
Everyone must believe in something.
We believe we’ll go paddling.
As a non-profit organization, your membership helps us grow and continue our mission of promoting the joy of stand-up paddling. We invite you to explore, learn more about our community, and consider supporting us by becoming member in our group.
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