SUP for FUN

“When we talk about the paddles being handcrafted, what most people don’t realise is how many times a human touches the paddle in the course if it being made,” said David Smart, Founder of Blackfish Paddles, the Canadian SUP brand designing, manufacturing and distributing premium, handcrafted SUP paddles. That tactile aspect of a paddle is […]

Looking to take up your paddling experience a notch? Making the switch from an all-round beginner SUP board to an 11-foot model comes with numerous benefits, especially for intermediate paddlers aiming to level up their skills and explore a greater range of paddling experiences. TotalSUP caught up Dominika Głąb, ISA Flat Water Coach, Founder of […]

In one month, the SUP 11 Islands Tour in Thailand welcomes back long-distance paddler Thomas Schillig for a five-day journey through stunning landscapes and open seas. Running from December 3rd to 8th, the event challenges paddlers with an average of 25 kilometers per day. Thomas, who began paddling in 2011, is known for his work […]

After another incredible season of SUP racing and surfing, Leonard Nika, one of the top athletes in the sport, is set to kick off the new year with his popular Nika Paddle-Surf Camps. From competing alongside the world’s best SUP racers to coaching surfers of all skill levels, Leo’s camps are renowned for blending world-class […]

When news broke about Yster SUP powering Swedish remote SUP adventures, led by SUPdriven Expeditions, it made perfect sense. The brand has become synonymous with endurance and adventure SUP boards, that have been pushed to the limits in some of the toughest conditions of ultra-marathon style paddle races on the planet – from Yukon 1000 […]

As winter approaches in the northern hemisphere, the paddling world is gearing up for an exciting new challenge from December 3-8, 2024- the SUP11 Islands Tour in Koh Chang, Thailand. Building on the success of the iconic SUP11 City Tour in the Netherlands, this tropical edition offers, in less than two months, a unique opportunity […]

It seems like Yehor Tarasko can paddle just about anything and effortlessly take his SUP game to new heights (literally!) with the tricks and stunts he performs. This Ukrainian paddler, now based in Poland, is the Basssup Team Rider, and most likely one of the few freestylers and whitewater athletes at this level of proficiency […]

La Nautic Paddle est enfin de retour après une année de pause en 2023, et à l’occasion de cette 13ème édition, le 1er décembre 2024, Didier Lafitte reprend son rôle de directeur de course. Figure emblématique de l’événement, il a accompagné la course depuis ses débuts sous la neige avec une poignée de participants jusqu’à […]

I have written a few articles this year about paddling in beautiful destinations like Southern California, and Florida. Paddling on the Great Lakes offers a unique blend of adventure, tranquility, and stunning natural beauty. I have grown up in between the Great Lakes my entire life (specifically Erie, and Ontario), and I am stoked to […]

 Welcome to a new TotalSUP video review. Honu, an Australian brand known for their dedication to quality and performance, has just introduced the new Bondi series, a line of inflatable SUPs specifically crafted for surf aficionados. Today, I’m taking you through a review of the 9-5 by 32.5 model, which I recently put to […]

Anik Wild, the co-founder of Tahoe Watermans Landing, provides an insightful glimpse into Lake Tahoe’s allure as a premier destination for Stand Up Paddling and other paddle sports. With its stunning alpine landscapes and crystal-clear waters, Lake Tahoe offers a unique setting for paddling enthusiasts year-round. Anik’s journey from a career in ski racing to […]

Basssup, the premium Polish watersport brand launched in 2016 as an inflatable SUP board company, has become a cornerstone of the Polish SUP scene, nearly synonymous with the sport’s growth in the country. Over the years, it has evolved, with the Founder, Jędrzej Klafkowski, dedicating significant time in the studio shaping race, SUP surf, foil […]

We cannot believe it has been ten years since the launch of one of the most used paddling tracking apps known as Paddle Logger. Today we welcome David Walker, the co-founder of Paddle Logger to TotalSUP. As a passionate paddler himself, Dave shares insights about the innovative app designed specifically for paddlesport enthusiasts, including stand-up […]

When the summer sun is high, and you’ve got an afternoon to kill with the kids, there’s nothing better than heading out on the water with a paddleboard. This summer, my fellow dad and I, along with our energetic kids, found ourselves on the beautiful lake of Soustons, in the southwest of France, eager to […]