Anna Nadolna

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 […]

When news broke about Yster SUP powering Swedish remote SUP adventures, led by SUPdriven Expeditions, it made perfect sense. The brand has become synonymous with endurance and adventure SUP boards, that have been pushed to the limits in some of the toughest conditions of ultra-marathon style paddle races on the planet – from Yukon 1000 […]

The Infinity Blackfish is undeniably one of the most renowned race boards in the SUP world. The all water design sparked up unmatched levels of buzz in 2018 when Kai Lenny returned to competition and dominated the APP World Tour Sprints in London. We were there to witness it first-hand! The eagerly awaited 2025 Blackfish […]

For aspiring SUP riders, completing the SUP 11 City Tour once is a dream – but to have seven crosses (*SUP 11-City Tour medal) with podium wins and then crush the 204 km Non-Stop race in 30 hours is nothing short of a stratospheric achievement.  Tanja Ecker, the 11x National German SUP Champion, Ultra-Endurance Paddler, […]

It seems like Yehor Tarasko can paddle just about anything and effortlessly take his SUP game to new heights (literally!) with the tricks and stunts he performs. This Ukrainian paddler, now based in Poland, is the Basssup Team Rider, and most likely one of the few freestylers and whitewater athletes at this level of proficiency […]

Industry stories where Founders personally take on the challenge themselves resonate deeply. It’s inspiring to see the leaders who not only stand behind their products but actively push their own limits, embodying the spirit of their brand and passion for the sport. This is exactly the case with Yster SUP, the premium Swedish brand, based […]

Since our last interview, Indiana Paddle & Surf Co. Rider, Robert von Roll, has firmly established himself as a core figure in the Swiss pump foiling scene, backed by the constant support of his surfer/foiler family. Living in landlocked Solothurn, Switzerland, hasn’t slowed him down—in fact, it’s fuelled his determination to push even harder. Now, at […]

Basssup, originally launched in 2016 as a premium inflatable SUP board company, has pivoted to become one of the leading names on the Polish SUP scene. This transformation is a direct result of the Founder’s, Jędrzej Klafkowski, passion and skills as a shaper and visionary. Leveraging this expertise, the Basssup has expanded its offerings to include […]

Lindsey Tilton, endurance paddler, racer, Coach, and Co-Founder of Aloha Aesthetics based in Florida, has joined the Yster SUP Team. Yster SUP, the premium Swedish brand based in Malmö, has strengthened its impressive roster by confirming another standout name, further solidifying the company’s focus on the endurance paddling and adventure SUP scene. Lindsey Tilton made […]

We were just about to publish this “Road to the 2024 ISA Worlds” story when devastating news broke. Just a week ago, we sat down with Vince Duschneit — German U18 Champion, Long Distance Vice Champion, and Indiana Paddle & Surf Co. Team Rider. After an impressive return from wing foiling to reclaim podiums in […]

Hailing from RTW Racibórz, Poland’s most dynamic SUP club and the driving force behind the international success of the Polish Junior Team, Katarzyna Zarembik, the 2024 Long Distance National SUP Champion, has taken the next step in her professional SUP journey by joining the Basssup Team. TotalSUP caught up with the 22-year-old SUP athlete, to […]

Lesley and Kevin Hodge, a paddling couple based in Bristol, have quickly become household names in the UK SUP racing scene, known for their knack for long distance and endurance formats as well as their tight-knit ties to the SUP community. Having progressed fast, they have been competing for the past six years and tackled […]