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Maddi Leblanc

Maddi Leblanc

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Maddi Leblanc is a Niagara born, Canada-based stand up paddling athlete for Team Canada, SUP instructor, and lake surfer. Maddi is also the events and community co-ordinator at Surf the Greats. She has been paddle boarding for over ten years, competing in SUP for seven years, and surfing the Great Lakes for seven years. She is also a masters alumni from Brock University in Recreation & Leisure Studies. Find her on Instagram.

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Seychelle SUP & Paddle Monster Team Up: 2024 Spring Training Camp in Wrightsville Beach North Carolina

9 May 2024

Seychelle SUP & Paddle Monster Team Up: 2024 Spring Training Camp in Wrightsville Beach North Carolina

A couple of weeks ago I had the honor of joining Seychelle for her first training camp of the year with co-host Larry Cain from Paddle Monster in Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina. Seychelle and Larry hosted 18 athletes that came from all over the United States, Canada, and even Europe! We stayed in a house […]

The Stand Up Paddle Guide to Florida by Paddle Logger

19 Apr 2024

The Stand Up Paddle Guide to Florida by Paddle Logger

Florida, US often referred to as the “Sunshine State,” boasts a plethora of paddling destinations that cater to adventurers of all levels. From the mangrove-lined waterways of the Everglades to the tranquil springs of Central Florida, the state offers a diverse array of landscapes for kayaking, canoeing, and stand up paddle boarding. Paddlers can navigate […]

The Paddling Journey and Life of Flying Fish’s Pro Team Rider Eri Tenório

17 Apr 2024

The Paddling Journey and Life of Flying Fish’s Pro Team Rider Eri Tenório

Most of you may know Eri as a Brazilian National Champion, and an ICF World SUP cup champion who has finished multiple times on the podium for the EuroTour. He is truly a phenomenal professional SUP racer, and a crazy stunt man on his paddle board. Beyond the titles and tricks he can do on […]

Seychelle SUP: Women’s SUP & Love Retreat Key Largo Florida 2024

12 Apr 2024

Seychelle SUP: Women’s SUP & Love Retreat Key Largo Florida 2024

During the last week of March, I had the opportunity to join Seychelle SUP for her Women’s SUP & Love Wellness Retreat in Key Largo Florida, and wow… What a beautiful week we had! It was filled with many sunny days, dolphins, mangroves, palm trees, paddling, meditations, journaling, yoga, healthy nutritious food, and more. It […]

Puatea Ellis: Queen of the Ocean – Passion, Connection, and Empowerment in French Polynesia

5 Apr 2024

Puatea Ellis: Queen of the Ocean – Passion, Connection, and Empowerment in French Polynesia

There are many words I could use to describe Tahitian Water-woman Puatea Ellis. As a decorated French Polyensian swimming, SUP, Bodysurf, and Waterman Tahiti Tour Champion Puatea is one of the most accomplished ocean athletes in French Polynesia. The only words I can use to emphasize how remarkable Pua is… is that she is truly […]

Mark Travers and The Aussie SUP Brand: Honu Boards

17 Mar 2024

Mark Travers and The Aussie SUP Brand: Honu Boards

As an industrial engineer with a passionate love for the ocean, Mark Travers the current owner of Honu paddle boards believes that the lifestyle of stand up paddling creates something magical that everyone should be able to experience. Every product is designed from the ground up, carefully considering every detail, component and construction method. Each […]

Ethan Huff SUP: Instruction, Fitness, Baja, Paddle Logger and More!

5 Mar 2024

Ethan Huff SUP: Instruction, Fitness, Baja, Paddle Logger and More!

From the very beginning Ethan Huff was hooked on the sport of SUP and dove head first into trying to learn everything he could right away. From becoming an ASI (Academy of Surf Instructors) certified SUP instructor and developing his own skills, Ethan has carved out his own path in the world of SUP instruction […]

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 […]

The NEW 2024 Starboard All Star and Sprint are Here!

1 Mar 2024

The NEW 2024 Starboard All Star and Sprint are Here!

The long anticipated wait for Starboard’s 2024 new race SUP line up is finally over! We welcome back Starboard’s SUP Brand Manager Ollie O’Reilly to reveal the new and improved race board models – the beloved All Star and Sprint boards. The Tiki brand continues to thrive going into the 2024 season especially with these […]

Tracking and Training: Stand-up Paddling in Cornwall with Clair Connibeer

13 Feb 2024

Tracking and Training: Stand-up Paddling in Cornwall with Clair Connibeer

In the heart of Cornwall, Clair Connibeer has been a passionate stand-up paddler and instructor based in the United Kingdom. She is the founder of Paddle Cornwall SUP and is very excited to be heading into the 2024 season, especially with Paddle Logger at her fingertips! Hi there Clair! Welcome to TotalSUP! How are you […]

From Dream to Reality: Cecilia Pampinella’s Journey to the Starboard Dream Team

7 Feb 2024

From Dream to Reality: Cecilia Pampinella’s Journey to the Starboard Dream Team

After much anticipation, we finally catch up with Cecilia Pampinella, a towering figure in stand-up paddling at only 17 with an impressive tally of 5 Junior World Titles under the ICF and ISA federations, 6 European titles and countless national Italian titles. Recently, Cecilia realized her lifelong ambition of joining the prestigious Starboard Dream Team, […]

Ryohei Yoshida: A Conversation on SUP, Fatherhood, and Winning Championships

30 Jan 2024

Ryohei Yoshida: A Conversation on SUP, Fatherhood, and Winning Championships

Today on TotalSUP, we dive into the life and experiences of Ryohei Yoshida, the renowned stand-up paddle athlete from Japan. Having recently clinched the prestigious ICF SUP World SUP Mens Technical 40+ Title, Ryohei shares his insights on balancing his roles as an athlete, husband, and father. From his training routine in the idyllic coastal […]