CASPER STEINFATH

Danish Viking and SUP star Casper Steinfath recently added becoming the first to cross the Skagerrak Straight, a frigid strip of ocean between Denmark and Norway, by SUP to an already impressive list of accolades. We chatted with the 24-year-old, multi-World Champion to hear more about his Viking Crossing and passion for the sport.

Interview by Philippe Doux - Anna Bruno

“Growing up as a surfer in Denmark, I always looked up to my great Viking ancestors. They were strong warriors and fierce navigators of the ocean. We Scandinavians deeply admire the skills and legends of the Vikings.” Sup World Mag: Casper, you just completed the first SUP traverse of the Skagerrak Strait between Denmark and Norway. How did you come up with this idea? Casper Steinfath: The idea for the “Viking Crossing” across the Skagerrak Strait started many years ago. It began as a wild dream when I was a kid and had just gotten into SUP. Growing up as a surfer in Denmark, I always looked up to my great Viking ancestors. They were strong warriors and fierce navigators of the ocean. We Scandinavians deeply admire the skills and…

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Kayak Session (Digital) - 1 Issue, SUP World Magazine 2018

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