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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!

Le Grand Retour à Paris de la Nautic Paddle : Inscrivez-vous pour l’Édition 2024 !

10 Oct 2024

Le Grand Retour à Paris de la Nautic Paddle : Inscrivez-vous pour l’Édition 2024 !

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 […]

The Stand Up Paddle Guide to The Great Lakes by Paddle Logger

6 Oct 2024

The Stand Up Paddle Guide to The Great Lakes by Paddle Logger

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 […]

Board Video Review: the iSUP Surf Bondi by HONU

30 Sep 2024

Board Video Review: the iSUP Surf Bondi by HONU

 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’s Lake Tahoe: The Ultimate Playground for Paddlers

11 Sep 2024

Anik Wild’s Lake Tahoe: The Ultimate Playground for Paddlers

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 Founder & Shaper Jędrzej Klafkowski: Turning a Personal Challenge into Poland’s leading SUP Brand

29 Aug 2024

Basssup Founder & Shaper Jędrzej Klafkowski: Turning a Personal Challenge into Poland’s leading SUP Brand

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 […]

Celebrating 10 Years of Paddle Logger with David Walker!

28 Aug 2024

Celebrating 10 Years of Paddle Logger with David Walker!

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 […]

Review of the HONU Sorrento 11’3: Ideal For Both Serious and Fun Paddling

23 Aug 2024

Review of the HONU Sorrento 11’3: Ideal For Both Serious and Fun Paddling

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 […]

Wim Pyl’s Starboard Blue Expedition: Unveiling Microplastics in the Italian Alps

21 Aug 2024

Wim Pyl’s Starboard Blue Expedition: Unveiling Microplastics in the Italian Alps

Starboard ambassador Wim Pyl, founder of Mangata Adventure, a Belgium-based organization focused on combining adventure sports with environmental advocacy recently completed a remarkable 5-day SUP expedition in the Italian Alps. Driven by his commitment to environmental conservation, Pyl set out to explore the highest alpine lakes, collecting and analyzing water and snow samples for microplastics. […]

MOAI Touring & Race 14′ board: Review with ISA SUP Coach Dominika Głąb

17 Aug 2024

MOAI Touring & Race 14′ board: Review with ISA SUP Coach Dominika Głąb

How many boards do you need to test to get a real sense (and feel!) of their quality and performance and to differentiate between various models?  TotalSUP caught up with Dominika Głąb, ISA Flat Water Coach, Founder of BANANA—a SUP, Ski, and Snowboard School – and one of Poland’s most active and creative sport promoters, […]

HONU Bondi Review: Inflatable SUP Surf Mastery

7 Aug 2024

HONU Bondi Review: Inflatable SUP Surf Mastery

Having recently put the Bondi iSUP Surf board by HONU through a test drive, I’m excited to share my thoughts. This board stands out not just because it’s an inflatable board designed specifically for surfing – obviously offering the benefits of portability – but because it is evident that HONU CEO and designer Mark Travers […]

What Type of Paddleboarder Are You? Find the Best iSUP for You!

1 Aug 2024

What Type of Paddleboarder Are You? Find the Best iSUP for You!

Finding the right stand up paddleboard is crucial for maximizing your enjoyment on the water and selecting the perfect board depends on your type of practice, level of experience, size, and weight. HONU, the Australian brand renowned for its high-quality inflatable stand-up paddleboards, offers a range of boards tailored to different paddler profiles, and helps […]

Mario La Mastra’s SUP Progression with Nika Paddle Surf Camp

18 Jul 2024

Mario La Mastra’s SUP Progression with Nika Paddle Surf Camp

We are delighted to welcome 48 year old Mario La Mastra, an accomplished Italian SUP surfer and racer, to share his journey and experiences with us. Starting his stand-up paddleboarding journey casually in 2010, Mario has evolved into a dedicated competitor, driven by a deep passion for the sport. Over the years, he has attended […]

10 Reasons to Choose a Stand Up Paddleboard Designed For Kids

16 Jul 2024

10 Reasons to Choose a Stand Up Paddleboard Designed For Kids

Stand-up paddleboarding (SUP) has seen significant growth in recent years and the market for children’s paddleboards is no exception. Promoted as a fun and family-friendly activity for everyone to enjoy, SUP as a recreational watersport resonates strongly with families looking for shared outdoor experiences, leading to a growing demand and an increase in purchases of […]

Experience a Danish Paddle Summer with the Volkswagen SUP City Tour

12 Jul 2024

Experience a Danish Paddle Summer with the Volkswagen SUP City Tour

Organized by the Danish Surf & SUP federation, the Volkswagen SUP City Tour is a summer circuit dedicated to promoting SUP racing throughout Denmark, culminating in the Copenhagen Paddle Festival, Copenhagen SUP and the 2024 ISA World SUP & Prone Paddleboard Championship in Copenhagen on September 16 – 22. This vibrant and free series of […]