ABOUT KAPP KOREAN ASSOCIATION OF PADDLESURF PROFESSIONALS

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    ABOUT KAPP
    KAPP - Definition
    KAPP stands for Korean Association of Paddlesurf Professionals. KAPP is a corporation organized to hold the first APP World Tour in Korea,
    upon which it will establish and develop the foundation of Korean Paddle Surfing.
    KAPP - Core Values
    KAPP adheres to the core values of APP.

    • Tradition

    • Innovation

    • Passion

    • Respect

    • Diversity

    KAPP recognizes the tradition of APP and will passionately move forward so that everyone, from participants to spectators, can experience the discipline of SUP.
    KAPP - Business Introduction
    KAPP will contribute to nurturing Korean professional athletes who will progress into the international level, and expanding the foundation for domestic competitions and education.
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      SUP - Business of Attracting Domestic and International Competitions

      Develop the local community and promote people's maritime ideology by holding various competitions and events hosted by KAPP Domestic and international interaction and cooperation for the promotion of the water sports industry

    • 02
      SUP - Education Business

      Support infrastructure and develop education systems to nurture professional, amateur SUP athletes, as well as clubs

    • 03
      SUP - Business of Developing Experience/Tour Programs

      As an eco-friendly water sport, develop tourism products to promote national health and satisfy demand for leisure activities, while revitalizing related industries

    KAPP - Organizational Chart
    The KAPP has been established with the objective of internationalizing Korean water sports by expanding the educational foundation and nurturing professional athletes to enter into the international level
    KAPP has acquired an exclusive license in Korea to hold the APP WORLD TOUR competition, recognized and sanctioned by the IOC Federation for Surfing Sports, the ISA (International Surfing Association), as the Official Professional World Championship Tour for the sport of Stand Up Paddling.
    As the organizer of the “2022 APP WORLD TOUR – BUSAN SUP OPEN” held for the first time in Korea, KAPP will enhance the national image of the country as being an advanced water sports industry and the status of Gwangalli, Busan, a SUP-specialized zone.