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Rai Taguchi: Insights and Aspirations Ahead of the 2nd Busan SUP Open

12 Sep 2023

Rai Taguchi: Insights and Aspirations Ahead of the 2nd Busan SUP Open

Last year Japanese SUP Racer and new Starboard recruit Rai Tagushi left a lasting impression in the world SUP Racing community by securing a double win at the 1st edition of the Busan SUP Open in Korea, one of the most remarkable performances of the year 2022. As we approach the 2nd edition of this […]

2023 SUP Asian Championship Results: Rai Taguchi and Sujeong Lim take the overall wins

15 May 2023

2023 SUP Asian Championship Results: Rai Taguchi and Sujeong Lim take the overall wins

[APP World Tour Press Release]  The Han River provided the perfect setting for the 2023 APP‘s Asian Championship hosted by KAPP (Korean Association of Paddlesurf Professionals) in Seoul this past weekend. As Korea’s Capital City with 25 million residents, it was a fantastic opportunity for KAPP to provide a showcase of the sport to a […]

Rai Taguchi figurehead of Round 2 of Starboard Dream Team Recruits

10 Feb 2023

Rai Taguchi figurehead of Round 2 of Starboard Dream Team Recruits

The wait was short and sweet to find out which brand would sign Rai Taguchi after he put an end to his collaboration with SIC Maui. Starboard has just confirmed through an announcement listing not one but four additional names to the 2023 Dream Team, that the young Japanese athlete was now officially part of […]

Who will sign Rai Taguchi?

20 Jan 2023

Who will sign Rai Taguchi?

If there’s one word coming to mind when thinking of the SUP sensation Rai Taguchi, is RELENTLESS. His explosive comeback from the fall and exceptional buoy turn in the men’s Sprint final at the APP World Tour’s Busan stop went viral and the SUP world is paying close attention. With the industry being positively shaken […]

2025 ICF SUP Worlds: Highlights and results

28 Oct 2025

2025 ICF SUP Worlds: Highlights and results

Welcome to the dedicated 2025 ICF SUP Worlds page! The 2025 ICF Stand-Up Paddleboarding World Championships are making history in Abu Dhabi from 29 October – 2 November, as the UAE hosts the event for the very first time. TotalSUP, the official media partner, is bringing you all the latest updates from this landmark championship […]

From Sarasota to Abu Dhabi: Who will be racing for glory at the 2025 ICF SUP Worlds?

26 Oct 2025

From Sarasota to Abu Dhabi: Who will be racing for glory at the 2025 ICF SUP Worlds?

Four hundred and seven athletes are now registered for the 2025 ICF SUP World Championships, set to take place in Abu Dhabi from October 29 to November 2. The stage is set for a very competitive edition, bringing together returning world champions and rising stars. After last year’s thrilling showdown in Sarasota, Florida, USA, all […]

Lima vs. Velocity: How Starboard’s paddles compare

14 Aug 2025

Lima vs. Velocity: How Starboard’s paddles compare

The difference between paddles is probably the most common question in the SUP world, and when brands put real science behind the answer, interesting things happen. Starboard has just completed a Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) study comparing two of its best-selling race paddles, the Lima and the Velocity, working in collaboration with Aubin Petit, a […]

Japan’s Extraordinary ISA and ICF Junior SUP World Champion, Kotaro Miyahira

1 May 2025

Japan’s Extraordinary ISA and ICF Junior SUP World Champion, Kotaro Miyahira

There must be something in the water in Okinawa Japan that is producing some of the worlds best stand up paddling athletes… It’s an absolute honour to bring Kotaro Miyahira to TotalSUP today. The 17 year old SIC Maui Junior team rider is a dedicated stand-up paddling athlete hailing from Japan. He is the 2024 […]

The 2024 TotalSUP Awards – The Results!

18 Feb 2025

The 2024 TotalSUP Awards – The Results!

TotalSUP Awards 2024 – The People’s Choice! First and foremost, we (I) want to thank you for your patience in awaiting the results of the TotalSUP Awards 2024. The 2024 season was long and intense, running all the way to mid-December, and after covering more than 20 events around the world, I needed a short […]

2024 ICF SUP Worlds: Results, Highlights and Extras

20 Nov 2024

2024 ICF SUP Worlds: Results, Highlights and Extras

Welcome to the dedicated 2024 ICF SUP Worlds page! Here, you’ll find the latest updates on one of the year’s biggest SUP events, taking place in Sarasota, Florida, from 20 to 24 November. As the official media partner for this landmark event, TotalSUP is here to keep you updated on all the action, from thrilling […]

Boosting the SUP Culture: A Conversation with Chris Freeman of Black Project 

21 Oct 2024

Boosting the SUP Culture: A Conversation with Chris Freeman of Black Project 

We’ve seen firsthand over the years what it takes to fuel the growth of SUP communities by raising the profile of the sport through high-calibre competitions that attract international athletes, while also keeping local talent engaged within the scene.  This year, Chris Freeman, Co-Founder of Black Project, the Maui brand developing high-performance stand-up paddleboard fins […]

Results of the 2024 ISA World SUP & Paddleboard Championships

16 Sep 2024

Results of the 2024 ISA World SUP & Paddleboard Championships

From Monday September 16 to Sunday September 22, don’t miss a beat of all the action of the 2024 ISA World SUP & Paddleboard Championships in Copenhagen, Denmark with TotalSUP! As Official Media Partner of the #WSUPPC, TotalSUP broadcasts all the event’s LIVE webcasts both here on our website and on the TotalSUP Facebook page, […]

2024 ISA SUP & Paddleboard Worlds: Team Rosters!

14 Sep 2024

2024 ISA SUP & Paddleboard Worlds: Team Rosters!

The ISA World SUP & Paddleboard Championship is making a highly anticipated return to Denmark, seven years after the country first hosted the prestigious event in 2017. This time, the competition will take place in the heart of Copenhagen, a city known for its historic charm, breathtaking canals, and stunning coastal landscapes. From September 16 […]

LIVE! 2024 BCN SUP WORLD FEST – EUROTOUR Stop #4

17 May 2024

LIVE! 2024 BCN SUP WORLD FEST – EUROTOUR Stop #4

Are you looking for the LIVE FEED of the BCN SUP WORLD FEST in Barcelona on Saturday, May 18? You are at the right place! Along Nico Dinovo of Spanish SUP mag Up Suping and Victor from Surfing.es, our very own Mr TotalSUP, Mathieu Astier, will be co-commentating the most stacked long distance race of […]

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