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Mathieu Astier

Mathieu Astier

About the Author
Mathieu is the founder of TotalSUP and a multilingual online marketing expert with over 20 years of experience at top international internet companies. His love at first sight with Stand Up Paddling in 2013 inspired him to create TotalSUP, now the leading online media and community for the sport, while shaping his family’s lifestyle around the ocean.

A propos de l’auteur
Mathieu est le fondateur de TotalSUP et un expert en marketing digital multilingue avec plus de 20 ans d’expérience au sein de grandes entreprises internationales du web. Son coup de foudre pour le Stand Up Paddle en 2013 l’a inspiré à créer TotalSUP, aujourd’hui le média et la communauté de référence du sport, et à tourner sa vie de famille résolument vers l'océan.

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LIVE! Triple S Festival 2025 – European SUP League Stop #2

2 May 2025

LIVE! Triple S Festival 2025 – European SUP League Stop #2

This weekend, TotalSUP will be covering the Triple S Festival, Stop #2 of the European SUP League live on Facebook, bringing you backstage access, interviews, and exclusive race footage. With close to 200 participants, join us from May 1 to May 4 for an action-packed weekend in the North African Spanish enclave of Melilla with […]

Triple S Festival 2025 – European SUP League Heads to Melilla for Stop #2

1 May 2025

Triple S Festival 2025 – European SUP League Heads to Melilla for Stop #2

From May 2 to 4, Stand-Up Paddle Returns to Melilla for Top-Level Competition in a Stunning Setting Following the successful kickoff in Benalmádena, the European SUP League (ESL) continues its debut season with its second stop in Melilla, hosted as part of the 4th edition of the Triple S Festival, from Friday May 2 to […]

Battle for Hercules 2025 – LIVE FEED + RESULTS

27 Apr 2025

Battle for Hercules 2025 – LIVE FEED + RESULTS

The Battle for Hercules 2025 is ON!  Replay all the action from the brand-new European SUP League Stop #1 — which was live on the TotalSUP Facebook page with Stories and Interview on the TotalSUP Instagram Page. All our LIVE videos are now on our Youtube channel. Please subscribe! > TotalSUP Youtube page 🗓️ Saturday: […]

Battle for Hercules 2025: The Launchpad for the European SUP League

24 Apr 2025

Battle for Hercules 2025: The Launchpad for the European SUP League

The city of Benalmádena is ready to write a new chapter in the sport of Stand Up Paddle. Its coastline will host the 3rd edition of the Battle for Hercules, and first official event of the European SUP League (ESL)— the brand-new international circuit launched by the European Surfing Federation, in collaboration with national federations […]

Paddle Raid & Le Chant des Dauphins : 10 Ans de Solidarité en Mer

23 Apr 2025

Paddle Raid & Le Chant des Dauphins : 10 Ans de Solidarité en Mer

Ă€ l’occasion des 10 ans du mythique Paddle Raid, traversĂ©e solidaire en stand up paddle entre Saint-RaphaĂ«l en Provence et Calvi en corse, nous donnons la parole Ă  Andrea Mettens, prĂ©sidente de l’association Le Chant des Dauphins, partenaire historique de l’évĂ©nement. Depuis 2001, cette association Ĺ“uvre pour offrir Ă  des enfants autistes ou en situation […]

World SUP Festival 2025: Daniel Parres and the Rise of the European SUP League

22 Apr 2025

World SUP Festival 2025: Daniel Parres and the Rise of the European SUP League

Daniel Parres is a key figure in the Spanish SUP scene, renowned for his work as both a coach and athlete at Parres Watersports. He’s also the mastermind behind the World SUP Festival Costa Blanca, which returns in 2025 after a year’s hiatus. Parres is also one of the driving forces behind the newly launched […]

Paddling the Salaca River: Inside Latvia’s Epic SUP King Marathon

8 Apr 2025

Paddling the Salaca River: Inside Latvia’s Epic SUP King Marathon

With a decade of passion for stand-up paddleboarding under his belt, Ansis Dobelis has become one of Latvia’s key figures in the sport. Through his company Supfit.lv, he’s helped build a thriving local SUP community, organizing events, rentals, and tours both in Latvia and abroad. In partnership with EĹ˝I events, Ansis is the co-creator of […]

Watch the 2025 Spring SUP Race LIVE!

4 Apr 2025

Watch the 2025 Spring SUP Race LIVE!

Welcome to the SPRING SUP RACE live stream from Comacchio, Italy! This highly anticipated first big event on the 2025 International SUP Race circuit gathers top international athletes in a stunning setting. More than 350 athletes will battle through Long Distance, Technical Race, and Sprint events, pushing their limits in this early-season showdown. Favorites to […]

Lake Zürich’s Big Paddle Challenge: a 22KM Adventure for Leisure Paddlers

25 Mar 2025

Lake Zürich’s Big Paddle Challenge: a 22KM Adventure for Leisure Paddlers

Florian Gander, founder of SUPkultur and co-founder of the Swiss Stand-Up Paddle Association, is a key figure in Switzerland’s SUP scene. On June 28, he will host the second edition of the annual Big Paddle Challenge on Lake ZĂĽrich, a 22 km non-competitive paddle event designed primarily for leisure paddlers. Unlike traditional SUP races that […]

The European Surfing Federation Launches the European SUP League

21 Mar 2025

The European Surfing Federation Launches the European SUP League

The European Surfing Federation, in collaboration with national federations, has announced the launch of the European SUP League (ESL), a new Stand Up Paddle racing circuit set to begin in 2025. The league aims to provide a structured competition framework across multiple countries, with the goal of enhancing athlete participation, event organization, and overall visibility […]

Agios Nikolaos on SUP Turns 10 with a Thrilling Double ICF Event

14 Mar 2025

Agios Nikolaos on SUP Turns 10 with a Thrilling Double ICF Event

For its 10th anniversary, Agios Nikolaos on SUP returns as a premier international SUP event, set for May 3-4, 2025, as stop #3 of the ICF World Ranking circuit. But this year, there’s more—athletes can double the experience by racing in nearby Sitia on May 1-2, for another ICF event, making this a four-day SUP […]

Alain Pichavant lance les 24 Heures de Saint-Malo !

13 Mar 2025

Alain Pichavant lance les 24 Heures de Saint-Malo !

Figure incontournable du monde nautique, Alain Pichavant a marquĂ© l’histoire du windsurf avant de se tourner vers l’organisation d’évĂ©nements majeurs, dont le Nautic Paddle Ă  Paris. Après une carrière riche en aventures et en innovations, il revient avec un projet audacieux : la toute première Ă©dition des 24 Heures de Saint-Malo, une course d’endurance en […]

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