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Travel Light, Paddle True: John Hibbard on the Red Paddle Co Compact Range

23 May 2024

Travel Light, Paddle True: John Hibbard on the Red Paddle Co Compact Range

Today, John Hibbard, CEO and Co-Founder of Red Paddle Co, discusses with TotalSUP the innovation behind their Compact Range. Known for pioneering high-quality inflatable paddleboards, Red Paddle Co has introduced the Compact Range to meet the growing demand for easy storage and travel-friendly options. The boards incorporate patented MSL PACT technology, ensuring they pack down […]

Flying Fish’s John Meskauskas: From Fly Fishing Guide to Board Manufacturer

1 Mar 2024

Flying Fish’s John Meskauskas: From Fly Fishing Guide to Board Manufacturer

Fun fact: John Meskauskas, the mastermind behind Florida’s renowned SUP race brand, Flying Fish Board Co was a fly fishing guide before he fell in love with Stand Up Paddleboarding and SUP Racing. As Flying Fish gears up for a monumental year, culminating in November with the ICF SUP World Championship in Sarasota, Florida, Meskauskas […]

Ready, set, Copenhagen! Gearing up for the 2024 ISA SUP & Paddleboard Championships

27 Feb 2024

Ready, set, Copenhagen! Gearing up for the 2024 ISA SUP & Paddleboard Championships

The countdown to the 2024 ISA SUP and Paddleboard Championship (16-22 September) in Copenhagen, Denmark starts now. Brought by Surf & SUP Danmark, one of the most active surf, SUP, prone paddleboarding and rafting federations in the world and an Olympic association, this tremendous event includes the ISA Worlds, the Copenhagen SUP race which is […]

Depuis le foil en fonte jusqu’Ă  la Starboard Ace Foil, retour vers le futur du SUP foil avec Alexandre Rouys

21 Feb 2024

Depuis le foil en fonte jusqu’Ă  la Starboard Ace Foil, retour vers le futur du SUP foil avec Alexandre Rouys

Il y a quelques semaines, nous vous avons prĂ©sentĂ© la Ace Foil, la planche de SUP foil downwind par Starboard, avec ClĂ©ment Colmas. Aujourd’hui, on fait de nouveau escale en Nouvelle CalĂ©donie pour s’entretenir avec Alexandre Rouys, rider chez Starboard Foils et foileur de la première heure. Ou on pourrait mĂŞme dire : foileur avant […]

SUP foil downwind : la review de la Ace Foil par Starboard avec Clément Colmas

6 Feb 2024

SUP foil downwind : la review de la Ace Foil par Starboard avec Clément Colmas

Mais qui peut arrĂŞter ClĂ©ment Colmas ? Champion de SUP Race, le waterman performe Ă©galement en wingfoil et s’envole maintenant vers l’horizon du SUP foil downwind… Pour le suivre dans toutes ses aventures, ClĂ©ment a la chance d’avoir un sponsor qui lui fourni des jouets toujours plus Ă  la pointe de l’innovation et des tendances […]

The Light Rider: From flat water to ocean wins, Donato Freens excels in SUP versatility

10 Aug 2023

The Light Rider: From flat water to ocean wins, Donato Freens excels in SUP versatility

With nine National Titles to his name and top podiums, including the undisputed wins on both flat water and in the oceanic conditions this season, Donato Freens, the Light Board Corp Team Rider, continues to excel on his SUP journey which is backed by razor-sharp focus and staying “dedicated, disciplined and driven”. These objectives have […]

Complete guide to choosing your inflatable stand-up paddleboard

20 Jun 2023

Complete guide to choosing your inflatable stand-up paddleboard

It’s the question of the Summer! Whether you fell in love with the sport during a recent stand-up paddle tour or want to equip yourself with a board to enjoy the beautiful season on the water with your family, sooner rather than later, you will take the plunge and buy an inflatable Stand Up Paddle […]

The Cosmic Experience, Bali – The 1st Longboard SUP Surf Only Competition!

2 Mar 2023

The Cosmic Experience, Bali – The 1st Longboard SUP Surf Only Competition!

The 2023 Cosmic Experience event has been announced! Focused uniquely on the Longboard SUP surf aspect of paddleboarding, the event will be held in Sanur, Bali on the 7th to 10th April 2023. The event will host an assembly of diehard longboard SUP surfers, Australian and past world champions, but it is also open to […]

The 2022 Starboard SUP Collection is out!

16 Nov 2021

The 2022 Starboard SUP Collection is out!

The past year has caused countless disruptions and challenged every person & every business around the world, including Starboard who have had to endure many production and shipping delays as they navigated their way through the pandemic, slowly returning to a ‘new normal’. “Despite these challenges, we have worked incredibly hard to overcome them and […]

Serendipity, lost SIC Maui boards & true acts of kindness: Meet the first duo paddleboarding the length of Britain

3 Sep 2021

Serendipity, lost SIC Maui boards & true acts of kindness: Meet the first duo paddleboarding the length of Britain

One of the best things about of stand-up paddleboarding? The unexpected is just round the corner!  Venturing out to North Devon for the UK staycation resulted in the first Wing session (hooked now!) and meeting an inspiring duo behind the SUP It And Sea expedition, Dave Chant and Sophie Witter on a mission to become […]

Here comes SMIKSUP! Scott McKercher’s New SUP Surf Board Brand

12 Oct 2016

Here comes SMIKSUP! Scott McKercher’s New SUP Surf Board Brand

We thought it was time to shed some light on our friend Scott McKercher’s new venture. A former Windsurf World Champion, Scott was a Head of Windsurf and SUP Surf Design at Starboard for many years. Last year, he left a crowded Bangkok for the pristine beaches of his hometown Margaret River in Australia with a plan: […]

The Lake Rocks Festival is going to ROCK: €12,000 prize pot, star-studded field & buzzing SUP community

15 Apr 2026

The Lake Rocks Festival is going to ROCK: €12,000 prize pot, star-studded field & buzzing SUP community

Both the athletes under Light Board Corp and the team – pioneers of hollow board construction and organisers of the SUP Alps Trophy series – are gearing up for one of the most anticipated stops of the season: the Lake Rocks Festival, taking place from 14 – 17 May on Faaker See in Austria, which […]

ICF SUP Worlds 2025 – Mariecarmen Rivera’s Triumph and other Standout Performances

7 Nov 2025

ICF SUP Worlds 2025 – Mariecarmen Rivera’s Triumph and other Standout Performances

After five intense days under the blazing Abu Dhabi sun, the 2025 ICF SUP World Championships came to a close with a mix of sweat, emotion, and history being written on the shimmering waters of Hudayriyat Island. As the event speaker alongside my co-commentator Rob, I had the privilege of living every thrilling moment — […]

Fierce racing, gen clashes, community vibes & a finale in style – Planet Baltic SUP Race 2025 delivers it all

20 Aug 2025

Fierce racing, gen clashes, community vibes & a finale in style – Planet Baltic SUP Race 2025 delivers it all

One of the events that have been sparking some serious FOMO* for a while now, both for elite athletes and SUP enthusiasts is Planet Baltic SUP Race. I may be biased – it’s in my homeland, Poland – but with rave reviews and striking photography, Planet Baltic stands out as an experience any SUP fan […]

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