Prone paddleboard

Serendipity… it plays a big role in writing about this sport. Each discipline uncovers riders that stay with you – something strikes a chord and you find yourself following their progression without ever having met them in person. It speaks to the diversity of SUP, to the range of characters that shape its culture – […]

The inaugural Koh Chang International Ocean Race: The Emerald Challenge – held on 23-24 May  in Thailand – brings together the ultimate ocean paddling experience across two days of world-class competition and breathtaking natural scenery. Featuring Surfski (25km), OC1 (25km), Kayak (15km), and SUP disciplines including Long Distance (15km), Technical (1km), and Sprints (200m), the […]

La Fédération française de surf vient de lever le voile sur la composition de l’équipe de France pour les Championnats du monde ISA de SUP et Paddleboard, qui se tiendront du 10 au 15 novembre 2025 au Salvador. Après l’annonce surprise de l’ISA il y a quinze jours, les Bleus se préparent à défendre leurs […]

Get ready for an unforgettable paddling adventure at The Paddle Skedaddle on May 10, 2025, in the breathtaking Norfolk Broads, UK. This ultra-long-distance SUP race, organized by seasoned coach and endurance specialist Martin Rendle, offers two thrilling options: the 26.5km Single Skedaddle and the challenging 53km Double Trouble. Perfect for paddlers of all disciplines—SUP, Prone, […]

After an unforgettable 2024 edition, I’m excited to share with you that Molokabra, Brazil’s biggest downwind multicraft competition (SUP, SUP Foil, Outrigger Canoe, Va’a, Surfski, Prone paddleboard, Wing, Kite etc.), is returning for its seventh edition from August 22nd to 31st, 2025, in Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil. Having experienced it firsthand, I can honestly say that […]

At just 19, Elise Daudignon, is set to represent Team France for the second consecutive year next week at the 2024 ISA SUP World Championship in Copenhagen, Denmark. Surf lifesaving, a sport that has produced many paddleboard specialists, plays a central role in her athletic career and Elise has already achieved remarkable success, including a […]

Le Tour de l’île Vertime 2024 s’est tenu le samedi 25 mai aux Sables d’Olonne, en Vendée. Déjà un événement annuel incontournable, cette course, qui connait un succès populaire fulgurant en à peine deux éditions, a de nouveau attiré un grand nombre de participants, passant de 150 en 2023 à près de 250 cette année. […]

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 […]

After two months of an epic crossing between Peru and French Polynesia known as Cap Optimist, six women from France and Spain have succeeded in their challenge to paddle across the Pacific ocean. A sporting and charitable feat achieved for the benefit of children with cancer. In partnership with Air Tahiti Nui. Cap Optimist: from […]

Between October 28 and November 6 you could follow the action of the 2022 Puerto Rico ISA World SUP & Paddleboard Championships here with TotalSUP! As Official Media Partner of the #ISAWSUPP, TotalSUP broadcasted all the livestreams both on our website and on the TotalSUP Facebook page with daily results, video highlights and Instagram stories. If […]

It has been a long wait of 3 years since the 2019 ISA SUP & Paddleboard Championships in El Sunzal, El Salvador! 27 participating countries, 174 athletes, 7 disciplines (SUP Surf, SUP Sprint Race, SUP Tech Race, SUP Long Distance, Paddleboard Tech Race, Paddleboard Long Distance & Relays), the 2022 ISA World SUP & Paddleboard […]

Vous avez probablement déjà croisé son sourire sur une étape de l’Alpine Lakes Tour : Leandro Cruz, haut-savoyard, est depuis quelques années une figure incontournable du circuit, que ce soit en prone ou en SUP Race. Si Leandro n’hésites pas à plonger ses bras dans l’eau glacé de la GlaGla Race, il est pourtant originaire […]

For my first article on prone paddling, I am interviewing a huge Australian champion who is not only a specialist of the sport within the realm of surf lifesaving with the title of Surf Ironwowan but also a long-distance athlete being a 3-time winner and current record holder of the Molokai to Oahu prone paddleboard race. […]

Ze Race 2021 n’aura finalement pas lieu. Au regard des événements actuels (annulation des France de Surfski, de la Very Flat Race, de la Sup Race Cup etc…) le comité d’organisation de Ze Race a décidé de ne pas engager l’énergie humaine et les moyens financiers nécessaires au bon déroulement de l’épreuve. Nous faisons ce […]