SUP for FUN

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 […]

What started as a paddle over a decade ago, down the River Tyne, quickly turned into a passion and then a mission. For Anna Little, former PE teacher turned pro racer, Coach and Founder of the Big Dippa, stand-up paddleboarding has always been about more than just the sport itself. It’s about family, community and […]

We’re here to bust some common misconceptions about inflatable paddleboards, especially the performance models. Often developed with direct input from race teams and pro athletes, performance race boards are high-precision gear, holding up through intense training, travel and racing. The iSUP category at the World Championships clearly demonstrates what can be achieved on inflatable boards […]

When people think of a factory, they imagine machinery, efficiency, repetition. But when you step into The Board Factory (TBF) in Khao Lak, Thailand, the place where SUNOVA boards come to life, you feel something entirely different: warmth, laughter, music, passion, and the unmistakable smell of fresh resin. It’s not just a place where boards […]

Steve Houser is a Jersey Shore (New Jersey, USA) native with saltwater in his veins — a lifelong waterman shaped by years of sailing, skateboarding, surfing, and, since 2013, paddleboarding. A Marine Corps veteran and high school history teacher, Steve brings discipline, heart, and humor to everything he does. His passion for SUP began after […]

Red Equipment has shared with us some exciting news! George Shillito, Red Equipment’s brand director recently completed the famous Salaca 100 race in Latvia! The 100km course starts at Lake Burtnieks and finishes downstream in the coastal city of Salacgriva. Today at TotalSUP we have the pleasure of sharing George’s incredible experience with you, and […]

It was one of those perfect latre Spring afternoons on Lac de Soustons, our home spot here at TotalSUP in the South West of France. Sunny skies, no wind, and a 9-year-old full of energy. Time to test gear! I had just received the inflatable all-round board Niphean 10’6″ (pronounced “NIGH-fee-en”) and with my son […]

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 well beyond its roots, with founder Jędrzej Klafkowski dedicating significant time in the studio shaping race, […]

Have you ever thought about paddling 78 miles in 48 hours!? Jeannie Johns, an ultra endurance stand up paddler from British Columbia, Canada, who will be participating in the famous ultra 70-48 race next month shares her enthusiastic experience with the Paddle Logger app. During her paddling adventures around Gabriola Island, she highlights how the […]

One of the standout moments at this weekend’s World SUP Festival in Santa Pola, Spain, is the highly anticipated launch of NSP’s all-new 2026 Race Range, and the official comeback of SUP legend Titouan Puyo. The multiple-time World and European Champion from New Caledonia is widely regarded as one of the most accomplished and respected […]

Red Equipment has done it again! With unwavering dedication to excellence, innovation, and cutting-edge design, this remarkable brand has consistently remained at the forefront of the industry since their early beginnings. Constantly striving to enhance their products and improve user experiences, Red Equipment is thrilled to announce the highly anticipated launch of their revolutionary new […]