World First: Andi Prielmaier conquers the Ibiza–Mallorca crossing solo on a SUP

One man, a JP Australia SUP, 100 kilometers of open sea — what might have seemed like a hopeless undertaking turned into a successful world-first achievement.

Andi Prielmaier is the first person to complete the crossing from Ibiza to Mallorca solo and non-stop on a stand-up paddleboard. Over the course of 18 hours and 22 minutes, he paddled more than 100 kilometers across the Mediterranean on his JP Australia SUP, navigating through the night and overcoming extreme physical and mental strain.

Few have dared to take on this challenge before — including former kayak world champion Jan Benzien, who was forced to abandon the attempt due to wind and waves. Prielmaier, however, achieved the impossible, thanks to meticulous planning, the right equipment, and a stroke of luck with the weather.

We congratulate Andi Prielmaier on this extraordinary feat. This display of courage, endurance, and indomitable will impressively demonstrates what a high-quality hard SUP and a determined athlete can achieve.