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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!

Erika Lane: How pure SUP love turned her into a TOP Instagram Influencer

10 Sep 2019

Erika Lane: How pure SUP love turned her into a TOP Instagram Influencer

Florida-based Erika Lane, a 425pro Team Ambassador, a SUP athlete, and now an Instagram sensation known as SupLuv is the epitome of a real-life mermaid spreading Aloha vibes and love for the sport and the Ocean. Her videos of paddleboarding in the company of dolphins, manatees, stingrays and sea turtles have a huge Instagram following […]

Conseil équipement : comment bien choisir la taille de sa nouvelle combinaison néoprène ?

6 Sep 2019

Conseil équipement : comment bien choisir la taille de sa nouvelle combinaison néoprène ?

C’est la rentrée, les températures commencent à baisser mais il n’est pas question de mettre son paddle à l’hivernage. Afin de prolonger les plaisirs aquatiques, il est temps d’enfiler sa combinaison. C’est peut-être l’heure de vous équiper ou de renouveler votre meilleur allier pour de longues sessions de stand up paddle. Au moment de choisir […]

SUP, Surf and Foil in Costa Rica with Dave Boehne

30 Aug 2019

SUP, Surf and Foil in Costa Rica with Dave Boehne

Attuned to the values of the local culture and surf scene in Costa Rica, Dave Boehne, renowned shaper, master shredder and creative mind behind Infinity’s high performance SUP designs for both surf and race, keeps it genuinely low key when it comes to sharing his favourite spots and Costa Rican SUP, surf and foil riches. […]

SUP and Water Safety with One Smart App Technology

27 Aug 2019

SUP and Water Safety with One Smart App Technology

Smart, wearable technology is augmenting our lives, boosting our physical performance, awareness and general safety. This is especially critical for water sports where conditions can change very quick and water users can be caught out, drifting on a small craft awaiting rescue which can be challenging in severe weather and swell. Paddler in Trouble (PiT), […]

How to choose the right inflatable stand up paddle board for the family

22 Aug 2019

How to choose the right inflatable stand up paddle board for the family

Stand-up paddle boarding (SUP) is not only a great introductory water sport for children but an epic outdoor activity for the whole family which is usually looking for a hassle-free, versatile board with enough volume to carry kids, furry friends and gear. Dedicated to driving innovation and adventure, Red Paddle Co offers a comprehensive range […]

Costa Rica Girls Only Trip: SUP, Yoga and Adventure!

9 Aug 2019

Costa Rica Girls Only Trip: SUP, Yoga and Adventure!

French paddler Ingrid Ulrich, freshly back from a 20 day paddle journey in Greenland has already launched the next chapter in her book of adventures. This time it is an adventure to the Central American paradise of Costa Rica. The adventure starts on the 11th November and lasts until the 21st, it is in collaboration […]

Hawaiian SUP brand Blue Planet Surf meets success on Kickstarter with new balance board design

7 Aug 2019

Hawaiian SUP brand Blue Planet Surf meets success on Kickstarter with new balance board design

Hawaiian SUP shop and SUP brand Blue Planet Surf –  and one of TotalSUP’s earlier supporters – introduces the Blue Planet Balance Surfer, a new patented balance board design. The new product was launched a few days ago on crowdfunding platform Kickstarter with a funding goal of $5,000 which was reached in the first two […]

Pack up in Peace: Silent Revolution for Inflatable SUPs

7 Aug 2019

Pack up in Peace: Silent Revolution for Inflatable SUPs

Dedicated to driving innovation and adventure, Red Paddle Co has launched a new accessory for any inflatable paddle board that allows SUP riders to pack up their boards in peace, The Silent Air Remover. Nifty Little Thing Any owner of an inflatable stand up paddle board will be all too familiar with the moment when […]

Making Sporting Events Climate Positive By Planting Mangroves

5 Aug 2019

Making Sporting Events Climate Positive By Planting Mangroves

On the way to more climate positive sports events, Starboard is showcasing how to not only offset their own and their team riders’ carbon footprint, but also how to put in place the stepping stones for sports focused events to become climate neutral. 10 times climate positive Sports reach hearts, set trends and unite people. […]

Rethink, Redesign, Reduce: Leading the way to clean oceans with Plastic Offset Program

3 Aug 2019

Rethink, Redesign, Reduce: Leading the way to clean oceans with Plastic Offset Program

Dedicated to the preservation of the fragility of our Oceans, Starboard is the world’s first company to activate the Plastic Offset Program (POP) for responsible plastic use within products and processes in the business. The goal of their latest mission was to retrieve 43,000 kg of trash in one year. Just in time the team […]

Quel type de camelbag ou accessoire d’hydratation choisir pour pratiquer le stand up paddle ?

19 Jul 2019

Quel type de camelbag ou accessoire d’hydratation choisir pour pratiquer le stand up paddle ?

Peu importe la durée de la session, il est important de toujours bien rester hydraté afin de compenser les pertes hydriques, comme la transpiration qui permet une régulation thermique du corps. Le marché offre une multitude de solutions plus ou moins pratiques : bidons, gourdes, ceintures d’hydratation, sacs à eau,…  Dionis, spécialiste SUP chez Chinook […]

Girls Only SUP’n’Yoga Retreat: 5 reasons to head to Costa Rica!

17 Jul 2019

Girls Only SUP’n’Yoga Retreat: 5 reasons to head to Costa Rica!

Do you have a passion for SUP and Yoga? Meet two women who do too.  Yoga teacher Lucile Fillinger and SUP explorer Ingrid Ulrich are launching a Girls Only trip to Costa Rica. The trip is organised by both ladies. Lucile Fillinger an intrepid adventurer, travel addict, explorer, and Yoga teacher, Ingrid Ulrich is a […]

Where to Stand Up Paddle in Italy: Caterina Stenta’s Top 10 Italian SUP Spots

16 Jul 2019

Where to Stand Up Paddle in Italy: Caterina Stenta’s Top 10 Italian SUP Spots

When she’s not windsurfing and shredding waves around the globe, RRD International Team Rider, Caterina Stenta is taking the SUP racing scene by storm. TotalSUP caught up with the über talented Trieste-born Champion to talk about her top ten spots for stand up paddle in Italy. Caterina, could you share with us a little bit […]

5 bonnes raisons pour s’envoler vers le Costa Rica faire du SUP et du Yoga entre filles

12 Jul 2019

5 bonnes raisons pour s’envoler vers le Costa Rica faire du SUP et du Yoga entre filles

Aventurières, passionnées de voyage, de découvertes, l’une est professeure de Yoga, l’autre est accro à la découverte de région en SUP, découvrons les deux femmes qui lancent le 1er Costa Rica Trip Girls Only. Un road trip en 4×4, 100% féminin, 100% aventure, alliant découverte du Costa Rica, Sup & Yoga. Suite au portrait, Ingrid […]

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