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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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Unveiling Red Equipments’ New Future Paddles for 2025!

28 Mar 2025

Unveiling Red Equipments’ New Future Paddles for 2025!

Not only has 2025 been the remarkable year of launching Red Equipments’ innovative new FUTURE Range, but Red Equipment is equally just as excited to announce the highly anticipated launch of their brand-new paddle line-up! This exciting collection showcases an array of all-new artwork, a variety of blade sizes tailored for every skill level, premium […]

SIC Maui’s New Foil Board Launch – The Ka’a Lineup with Mark Raaphorst

24 Mar 2025

SIC Maui’s New Foil Board Launch – The Ka’a Lineup with Mark Raaphorst

As the foiling world continues to grow quickly, we were able to have a moment to speak with Mark Raaphorst from SIC Maui about the launch of the new Ka’a foilboard lineup! SIC was founded by Mark, who originally hails from the Netherlands. At 16, he left home to pursue his passion for windsurfing, a […]

Filippo Mercuriali to Debut with his Flying Fish Board at the Spring SUP Race

21 Mar 2025

Filippo Mercuriali to Debut with his Flying Fish Board at the Spring SUP Race

The SUP season is officially underway, and for Italian racer Filippo Mercuriali, it all begins at home. This weekend, the Italian racer kicks off his 2025 campaign at the Spring SUP Race in Comacchio, the first ICF SUP World Ranking event of the year, marking his first official competition aboard his new Flying Fish Freedom […]

Paddling Against All Odds: Rylee’s Journey to Make History for Cystic Fibrosis

14 Mar 2025

Paddling Against All Odds: Rylee’s Journey to Make History for Cystic Fibrosis

Anyone that knows Rylee Marie Walker knows just truly how funny, passionate, caring, and loving she is. She can make any room brighter just by walking into it. This year Rylee is attempting to become the first woman with Cystic Fibrosis to complete The Crossing for CF – an 80 mile endurance challenge from Bimini, […]

Elite Mental Performance Coaching with Kirsty MacMillan MPM

26 Feb 2025

Elite Mental Performance Coaching with Kirsty MacMillan MPM

Today on TotalSUP, I’m honoured to welcome one of my dearest friends and Starboard SUP North America Team Rider Kirsty MacMillan. The first time I met Kirsty, we were at a local Ontario Series SUP race in Canada. I approached her and said “Hi! I’m Maddi!” and she said “Hello!”. I then said “I hope […]

Red Equipment Launch – THE 2025 FUTURE SERIES Paddle Board Range

19 Feb 2025

Red Equipment Launch – THE 2025 FUTURE SERIES Paddle Board Range

Red Equipment, the British company that has set the world standard for inflatable stand-up paddleboards (SUP) since 2008, today announces a progression in its product line for the year ahead. 10 newly designed high-performance inflatable SUPs make up Red’s 2025 Future Series board range. Each is constructed from the brand’s groundbreaking new MSL®800 double-drop-stitch material offering […]

Eri Tenorio on The First Stop of the Euro Tour, Family, and Future Goals

3 Feb 2025

Eri Tenorio on The First Stop of the Euro Tour, Family, and Future Goals

Eri Tenorio, Flying Fish Board Co professional team rider, recently secured a commendable third place at the first stop of the Euro Tour in Düsseldorf, Germany. Having taken some time off for the holidays, Eri approached the competition with a balance of determination and excitement, eager to showcase his skills against a backdrop of strong […]

Bimini, Bahamas – Home of the Crossing for Cystic Fibrosis

30 Jan 2025

Bimini, Bahamas – Home of the Crossing for Cystic Fibrosis

Bimini, a stunning jewel nestled in the Bahamas, offers an unparalleled adventure for paddlers, captivating them with its unique geographical features such as the famous Bimini Road, and its beautiful island culture. Positioned at the crossroads of the Gulf Stream, this Bimini showcases deep oceanic shelves and crystal-clear waters teeming with marine life, making it […]

Paddle Logger’s Athlete Holly Pye’s Journey into SUP Foiling

17 Jan 2025

Paddle Logger’s Athlete Holly Pye’s Journey into SUP Foiling

In the dynamic world of stand-up paddleboarding, Paddle Logger’s Holly Pye is carving her own path with passion and determination. With a love for the ocean and a spirit of adventure, she has embraced the challenges of SUP foiling, a sport that combines the thrill of gliding above the waves with the artistry of technique. […]

The Race That Won… Last Paddler Standing 2024

10 Jan 2025

The Race That Won… Last Paddler Standing 2024

TotalSUP is dedicated to showcasing the thrilling world of long-distance endurance stand-up paddling races, particularly the unique and exhilarating Last Paddler Standing competition. This innovative event challenges paddlers’ endurance and mental fortitude, requiring them to paddle a continuous 3 mile loop around Nathan Benderson Park in Sarasota Florida until only one participant remains. At the […]

Flying Fish Claims 17 Medals at the ICF World SUP Championships in Sarasota, Florida

13 Dec 2024

Flying Fish Claims 17 Medals at the ICF World SUP Championships in Sarasota, Florida

The ICF SUP World Championships wrapped up just over two and a half weeks ago, and at TotalSUP we are finally taking some moments to celebrate the accomplishments that were achieved at this thrilling competition. One of these moments we are soaking ourselves in, is the exciting results that the Flying Fish Board Co team […]

Flying Fish Welcomes the World to Florida!

14 Nov 2024

Flying Fish Welcomes the World to Florida!

As we gear up for the ICF SUP World Championships next week, we had a chance to sit down with John Meskauskas, a key figure in Florida’s vibrant paddle boarding community, as excitement builds for the upcoming competition in Sarasota. John shares his enthusiasm for welcoming paddlers from around the globe and discusses the preparations […]

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