SUP for FUN

With hard-board demo opportunities still limited, Yster SUP’s recent move into the French comes as very welcome news for paddlers. Yster SUP, a Swedish brand based in Malmö, is known for its focus on design and performance, and a proven track record in some of the toughest ultra-endurance races, including the legendary Yukon 1000, Last […]

Nestled in the heart of the Canadian Rockies, Bow Valley SUP has become a cornerstone of Alberta’s growing paddle boarding community. What began in 2013 out of the back of a VW Jetta has evolved into a thriving adventure company offering lessons, rentals, and guided tours across Canmore, Banff, and the Bow River. Driven by […]

When Swiss-based brand Indiana Paddle & Surf Co. – renowned for premium boards, foils, and SUP equipment – backs a watersports first, you know it means business. The brand supports an impressive roster of record-breaking athletes and bold adventurers, from alpine lake climbs and marathon pump-foiling feats – like Jérôme Baudoux and Nicolas Iten’s pump-foiling records […]

Avec un nombre limité de centres de test proposant des démonstrations de planches rigides, le lancement prochain mettant en avant le matériel Yster SUP est une bonne nouvelle. Yster SUP, marque suédoise basée à Malmö, est reconnue pour son accent sur le design et la performance, ainsi que pour son expérience éprouvée dans certaines des […]

As the competitive year winds down and many federations ease into their winter break, the Belgian SUP Tour (BST) is preparing for one final highlight. On Sunday, 14 December, the community will gather in Ghent for SUP4Life – a now iconic end-of-season event that blends high-level competition with festive, family-friendly spirit. Far more than a […]

Could adventure SUP be an emerging counterpart to run clubs? A space where community, knowledge-sharing and pure outdoor joy come together on the water? From micro-adventures to full multi-day SUP expeditions, adventure paddling is experiencing a rise. More and more established coaches and endurance SUP racers are turning to this leisure discipline to blend training, […]

Following the early September launch of the new Airline range, Starboard has now released its latest SUP lineup. This new collection features refined shapes, upgraded constructions, and fresh designs across both hardboards and inflatables. From high-performance surf shapes like the all-new TwinFin with Acute Custom Carbon construction, to improved inflatable racing boards featuring the Quick […]

Red Equipment has long been known for its innovative outdoor gear, and their latest lightweight bags continue that tradition. Designed with active adventurers in mind, these backpacks and crossbody bags combine waterproof protection, durability, and comfort—all while remaining lightweight and packable. In a recent interview with Red, the team behind these new bags shared their […]

Dave and Lisa White have been paddling around the Carolinas since 2007, and their dog Jovie joined them in 2024. Since 2007 they have had many paddle adventures outside the United States including The Galapagos, Essaouira (Morrocco), Paraty (South America), Brisbane (Australia), London, Sardinia (Italy), Turks and Caicos, and the British Virgin Islands. Inside the […]

You’ve probably stumbled across the unboxing videos of pastel, candy-floss-toned Niphean inflatable SUP boards – paddlers gliding everywhere from crystal-clear Florida Springs to windswept UK shores. And you’ve definitely 😉 seen Mr TotalSUP testing one with his son, or Jersey Shore ripper Steve Houser carving it up. Founded by three friends – a paddleboard athlete, […]

We caught up with Thomas Hanke-Hanel, Yster SUP Ambassador and passionate long-distance paddler based in Augsburg, Bavaria, fresh off a strong result at the Bavarian Championships on Lake Simssee, where a tough 12 km race tested every stroke. Thomas’s move into competitive SUP mirrors a wider shift: more amateur paddlers, quite often those coming from […]

The stand up paddling industry has seen many ups and downs over the last decade. From the rise of SUP racing, to the explosive sales of recreational boards during COVID… to now quite a stagnant economy, Red Equipment has seen many of these significant events first hand. That’s why today at TotalSUP, we had the […]

Tucked away on the rugged Isle of Arran – often called “Scotland in miniature” – you’ll find Glen Sloss, a passionate SUP racer whose training ground is as wild as it is beautiful. From glassy lochs to wind-blown chop in Brodick Bay, Glen embraces the island’s ever-changing conditions, often paddling solo with only seals, dolphins, […]

Gregor Wacker’s story – former German military diver, ocean rower, and endurance paddler with a 5000km Atlantic Ocean Crossing under his belt* – hits differently. On one hand it’s about that unique ‘league’ of endurance paddlers and absolute legends in their own right taking on some killer, unsupported challenges and yet still slipping under the radar […]