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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!

SUP Photography – set your focal length to Infinity SUP Nordic with Morten Bruhn

5 Jun 2024

SUP Photography – set your focal length to Infinity SUP Nordic with Morten Bruhn

Taking a photo or shooting a video is now an integral part of many paddlers’ SUP trips and getting good images when paddling can be tricky. Enthusiastic paddler and semi-professional photographer, Morten Bruhn from Infinity SUP Nordic has been turning his lenses towards the water shooting for his own trips and covering events here in […]

The Yster SUP Basalty Relaunch: Riders react to the new high-performance, all water touring board

30 May 2024

The Yster SUP Basalty Relaunch: Riders react to the new high-performance, all water touring board

From ultra-endurance wins and top performance at some of the most iconic SUP events (Yukon River Quest, Yukon 1000, SUP-11 City Tour, Last Paddler Standing) to kicking off their new venture, SUP Driven Expeditions, as Co-Founders,  Yster SUP, the premium Swedish SUP brand based in Malmö,  has reached another milestone. TotalSUP caught up with Per […]

Baltic Lifejackets Will Sponsor Your Next Green Adventure For Up To 1000€

29 May 2024

Baltic Lifejackets Will Sponsor Your Next Green Adventure For Up To 1000€

Swedish watersport brand Baltic Lifejackets, specialising in designing and manufacturing premium life jackets, buyoancy aids and water safety accessories, is looking for sustainability-minded try-out crew members for their Next Generation Journey 2024 as part of their Environmental Initiative. The purpose of this call is to find watersport enthusiasts who will test Baltic’s new line of […]

Travel Light, Paddle True: John Hibbard on the Red Paddle Co Compact Range

23 May 2024

Travel Light, Paddle True: John Hibbard on the Red Paddle Co Compact Range

Today, John Hibbard, CEO and Co-Founder of Red Paddle Co, discusses with TotalSUP the innovation behind their Compact Range. Known for pioneering high-quality inflatable paddleboards, Red Paddle Co has introduced the Compact Range to meet the growing demand for easy storage and travel-friendly options. The boards incorporate patented MSL PACT technology, ensuring they pack down […]

MOAI, Dutch SUP brand inspired by Polynesian explorers: Interview with the Founder, Pleuni Holthausen

15 May 2024

MOAI, Dutch SUP brand inspired by Polynesian explorers: Interview with the Founder, Pleuni Holthausen

Inspired by the intrepid spirit of Polynesian explorers who traversed vast oceans using nothing but the elements as their guide, MOAI, a family-owned, Dutch watersport brand, pays homage to these adventurers through its designs. “We wanted to capture the essence of their journey and infuse it into every aspect of our brand,” explains Pleuni Holthausen, […]

Lightweight Champion: Starboard Reveals its Deluxe Lite Construction

7 May 2024

Lightweight Champion: Starboard Reveals its Deluxe Lite Construction

The release of Starboard’s new Deluxe Lite construction marks a significant milestone in the realm of inflatable paddle boards, offering a blend of innovation, performance, and convenience. This latest addition to Starboard’s lineup is poised to redefine the standards of premium entry-level constructions, boasting an array of features designed to enhance both functionality and user […]

Paddle, Explore, Repeat: Discover Madeira’s Outdoor Paradise!

7 May 2024

Paddle, Explore, Repeat: Discover Madeira’s Outdoor Paradise!

Nestled in the Atlantic Ocean, the Portuguese island of Madeira emerges as an idyllic paradise for stand-up paddlers and outdoor enthusiasts alike. This enchanting destination, renowned for its rugged coastline, lush forests, and temperate climate, beckons adventurers to explore its pristine waters and breathtaking landscapes. Madeira is not only a haven for water sports enthusiasts […]

Tarn Water Race 2024 : le point sur le matos et les différentes courses avec Nicolas Fayol

3 May 2024

Tarn Water Race 2024 : le point sur le matos et les différentes courses avec Nicolas Fayol

La TaWaRa, Tarn Water Race, vous attend ! Les 8 et 9 juin prochain, l’une des plus belles courses du monde s’élancera de Saint-Chély-du-Tarn pour arriver, 80km plus tard, à Saint-Rome-de-Tarn, en passant entre temps par les incroyables Gorges du Tarn, mais aussi sous le Viaduc de Millau. Mais ce n’est pas tout ! En […]

Stand-Up Paddle en PACA : La Ligue Région Sud en Pleine Ébullition avec Yannick Pinaud

1 May 2024

Stand-Up Paddle en PACA : La Ligue Région Sud en Pleine Ébullition avec Yannick Pinaud

Depuis l’élection du nouveau bureau, et de son président Yannick Pinaud, la Ligue de Surf Région Sud a connu un dynamisme sans précédent, avec pour 2024 une multitude d’événements organisés sur tout le territoire de la région Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur qui démarrent en mai. Portée par une équipe dévouée et passionnée, la Ligue a initié ou […]

Around the world with Blue Ewer, the British NSP SUP Racer takes us down under for his pre-season training 

29 Apr 2024

Around the world with Blue Ewer, the British NSP SUP Racer takes us down under for his pre-season training 

What does an elite SUP racer do after the last big race of a very busy race season? If your name is Blue Ewer then you keep travelling until you have got as far from your home base in Devon, England as you can get. Blue’s Winter saw him travel to Australia, New Caledonia and New Zealand, […]

Endurance Enhanced: Jamie Harman’s Great Glen Aventure with Red Paddle Co

26 Apr 2024

Endurance Enhanced: Jamie Harman’s Great Glen Aventure with Red Paddle Co

Today, we delve into Jamie Harman‘s remarkable experience of the 2023 Great Glen Challenge, Scotland’s grueling 90K – two-day paddle race across some of the most notorious Scottish Lochs. From his roots in water sports to his role as UK Sales Manager at Red Paddle Co, Jamie’s passion for adventure shines through. Seeking to break […]

A la découverte de l’Assistance Electrique pour Stand-Up Paddle et Kayak d’Itiwit

22 Apr 2024

A la découverte de l’Assistance Electrique pour Stand-Up Paddle et Kayak d’Itiwit

Transformer votre planche en stand-up paddle à assistance électrique : c’est possible avec l’assistance électrique Itiwit ! Composée d’une télécommande et d’un bloc moteur qui vient se fixer sur le boitier d’aileron, cette assistance électrique vous apportera un supplément de propulsion pour naviguer plus loin ou plus longtemps. Avec ses trois vitesses, l’assistance électrique d’Itiwit […]

The Stand Up Paddle Guide to Florida by Paddle Logger

19 Apr 2024

The Stand Up Paddle Guide to Florida by Paddle Logger

Florida, US often referred to as the “Sunshine State,” boasts a plethora of paddling destinations that cater to adventurers of all levels. From the mangrove-lined waterways of the Everglades to the tranquil springs of Central Florida, the state offers a diverse array of landscapes for kayaking, canoeing, and stand up paddle boarding. Paddlers can navigate […]

Compete with international stars in Sweden’s much expected ICF SUP Ranking Race at Skrea Strand!

13 Apr 2024

Compete with international stars in Sweden’s much expected ICF SUP Ranking Race at Skrea Strand!

Test your paddleboarding skills at the 2024 ICF SUP Ranking Race – Baltic Skrea Beach Paddle Race, scheduled from August 9-11 at Skrea Strand in Falkenberg, Sweden. Organized by the Falkenberg Stand Up Paddle Club under the experienced guidance of Tommy Dee Packendorff, this event promises a spectacular blend of competitive spirit and community atmosphere. […]