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Welcome to TotalSUP, where we stand up paddle and have FUN! If you are new to Stand Up Paddling, we’ll have you know that we like to use its acronym and call it SUP! This section is dedicated to the leisure paddlers. Here you will find 100s of articles on our favorite activity: stand up paddle gear reviews, tutorials, paddlers’ stories, SUP trips, videos & more. Welcome to TotalSUP, have fun!

“The water has given me a community”: US-based Honu SUP Rider Elisabeth Brown on finding more than a sport

30 Jul 2026

“The water has given me a community”: US-based Honu SUP Rider Elisabeth Brown on finding more than a sport

We’re about to head into the second half of the SUP racing season, but with summer in full swing, there’s another side of the sport that’s impossible to ignore. Lakes, rivers and coastlines are packed with people enjoying stand-up paddleboarding – whether it’s a family day out, a first paddle, a touring adventure or simply […]

Tested. Trialled. Ready: BassSUP expands its range with the Trinity 13’8″ x 35″ SUP-Kayak board

27 Jul 2026

Tested. Trialled. Ready: BassSUP expands its range with the Trinity 13’8″ x 35″ SUP-Kayak board

Following the announcement of its European expansion and the successful rollout of its boards into Decathlon stores across the Baltic region, BassSUP – the premium Polish watersports brand founded in 2016 as an inflatable SUP specialist – has expanded its range with the launch of the Bass Trinity 13’8″ x 35″ x 6″ SUP-Kayak board, […]

Golden debut for Bianka Mičke on the Light Board Corp Woven X Platin inflatable race board

26 Jul 2026

Golden debut for Bianka Mičke on the Light Board Corp Woven X Platin inflatable race board

The launch of the all-new, lightweight Woven X Platin inflatable race board series marked the latest innovation from  Light Board Corp – the team behind the PARADOXA race board, organisers of the SUP Alps Trophy, and the creators of one of the most hyped events, the Lake Rocks Festival. Known as the “Light Riders”, the […]

The Polar Bear Chronicles #2: Christian Andersen takes North America – Road tripping, racing & high-altitude training

8 Jul 2026

The Polar Bear Chronicles #2: Christian Andersen takes North America – Road tripping, racing & high-altitude training

We’re hitting the road again with The Polar Bear Chronicles. TotalSUP has welcomed two-time SUP World Champion, multiple-time European Champion and NSP Team rider Christian Andersen – aka “Polar Bear” – as a guest writer for The Polar Bear Chronicles. Now we’re joining Christian for the next chapter of his journey. After racing and surfing […]

Decathlon x BassSUP: Inside the rollout of the B-Light inflatable SUP range with Małgorzata Majda

24 Jun 2026

Decathlon x BassSUP: Inside the rollout of the B-Light inflatable SUP range with Małgorzata Majda

BassSUP, the premium Polish watersports brand launched in 2016 as an inflatable SUP company, has grown alongside the sport itself and become one of the driving forces behind the development of stand-up paddling in Poland. As the brand continues to expand its reach across Europe, we caught up with Małgorzata Majda, who oversees BassSUP’s inflatable […]

First boards, first lessons & paws on deck: Taylor Fieux & Koa the Mighty take on the Honu Byron

12 Jun 2026

First boards, first lessons & paws on deck: Taylor Fieux & Koa the Mighty take on the Honu Byron

A first paddleboard often becomes the benchmark for every board that follows. Long after the details are forgotten, most paddlers remember how that first board felt beneath their feet – the confidence it inspired, the lessons learned and the adventures that came with it. Yet choosing that first board can feel overwhelming and finding the […]

A shared vision for SUP adventure: Race to the Jungle partners with SUNOVA – Interview with Cassie Salter and Dylan Burger

5 Jun 2026

A shared vision for SUP adventure: Race to the Jungle partners with SUNOVA – Interview with Cassie Salter and Dylan Burger

Race to the Jungle, taking place on 12 – 13 December, is already gaining traction with organisers announcing a new partnership with SUNOVA. Created by Cassie Salter – Founder and Coach at SUP Fitness: Wellbeing & Adventure and the force behind the bestselling Race to the Castle series, the event brings a fresh twist to endurance paddling […]

Starboard introduces the ROAMER: Developed with adventurer Bruce Kirkby for wilderness SUP touring & expeditions

3 Jun 2026

Starboard introduces the ROAMER: Developed with adventurer Bruce Kirkby for wilderness SUP touring & expeditions

Starboard‘s latest announcement has certainly caught the attention of the SUP community, as it goes far beyond a typical board launch. The project represents years of focused R&D, developed in collaboration with adventurer Bruce Kirkby. His vision was to bring wilderness SUP touring to a broader audience by creating a serious, all-round expedition platform – […]

Triple X and the path to SUP freedom: BassSUP x Yehor Tarasko launch the Freestyle Basic paddleboard

28 May 2026

Triple X and the path to SUP freedom: BassSUP x Yehor Tarasko launch the Freestyle Basic paddleboard

As Basssup approaches its 10-year anniversary, the premium inflatable SUP brand founded by Jędrzej Klafkowski and Małgosia Majda continues to expand both its presence and vision within the international SUP scene. Travelling across the European SUP League (ESL) circuit alongside its athlete team, the brand is building toward a major milestone this season with the ODRA […]

ICF SUP World Cup & SUPER Festival 2026: Big racing, coastal vibes and full SUP immersion – Interview with Brendon Prince

15 May 2026

ICF SUP World Cup & SUPER Festival 2026: Big racing, coastal vibes and full SUP immersion – Interview with Brendon Prince

In 2023, Brendon Prince, extreme adventurer, water safety & ‘blue mind’ crusader, World Record holder (8 WR to date!), set out to establish an international SUP event in the UK, driven by a simple premise: that young athletes needed a pathway, and the sport needed ambition on home waters. What followed was a rapid and […]

Discover a new side of the capital by SUP with Anu Aladin’s debut book, Paddle London

8 May 2026

Discover a new side of the capital by SUP with Anu Aladin’s debut book, Paddle London

While many paddlers know London through headline racing events such as the APP World Tour (previously held in Canary Wharf) or the historic Battle of the Thames, large parts of the city have long felt out of reach – shaped by complex waterways regulations and the challenges of the tidal Thames. That is beginning to […]

Inflatable SUPs hit 9+ km/h average speed: Light Board Corp introduces the all-new Woven X Platin ISUP race board series

5 May 2026

Inflatable SUPs hit 9+ km/h average speed: Light Board Corp introduces the all-new Woven X Platin ISUP race board series

Stats – especially when it comes to speed – have a way of firing up the SUP community. And Light Board Corp is right at the centre of that conversation. The makers behind the PARADOXA race board, organisers of the SUP Alps Trophy series, and one of the calendar’s most talked-about events, the Lake Rocks […]

The Polar Bear Chronicles #1: Mexico – Introducing Christian Andersen’s SUP travel series

22 Apr 2026

The Polar Bear Chronicles #1: Mexico – Introducing Christian Andersen’s SUP travel series

As the SUP racing season draws to a close – or just before it begins – curiosity builds around the athletes followed so closely: where they go, how they train, and what fills the space between competitions. The Polar Bear Chronicles lifts the lid, offering a glimpse into that world beyond the start line. TotalSUP […]

From Panama to Biscayne Bay: Aymeé Vasquez on Miami SUP culture, Infinity quiver & that “Lambo” board

25 Feb 2026

From Panama to Biscayne Bay: Aymeé Vasquez on Miami SUP culture, Infinity quiver & that “Lambo” board

Miami is one of the most dynamic stand-up paddleboarding destinations in the United States, offering an unbeatable mix of tropical scenery, urban skyline views and year-round warm water. Biscayne Bay sits at the heart of the scene, with calm, protected waters that are perfect for beginners and ideal for sunrise and sunset paddles framed by […]