Stand Up Paddle Trips

Hors de question de choisir entre sécurité, confort ou liberté pour Antoine chef de produit Itiwit. A l’approche des vacances et des envies d’évasion, il nous présente une planche de 14 pieds, stable et équipée d’une double chambre règlementaire conçue pour les amoureux d’expéditions. Bonjour Antoine, peux-tu te présenter à la communauté TotalSUP ? Lillois exilé […]

Are you looking for warm azure waters? Paddling in white sand and with clear blue skies? Are you looking for a paddle race in a destination that your friends will envy? Then visit Corsica, an island sparkling in the azur seas of the mediterranean, and take part in the Corsican Paddle Trophy Race, a race […]

September 5th will mark the 11th edition of Dordogne Intégrale, one of the most extreme open SUP races in the world. Ahead of this iconic event, TotalSUP caught up with three extremely experienced endurance paddlers competing worldwide in ultra-distance paddle competitions,  Shara Dubeau, Christian Moutsakos and Miguel Martorell, as they embark on the 130 km challenge […]

“Go small, go simple, go now” mantra, coined by the Pardeys*, has been inspiring sailors and travellers pursuing the idea of a nomadic way of living for generations. It embodies a dream of a simple, self-sufficient life and an inherently human, insatiable longing for adventure and deep experiences that reconnect us with nature. With the […]

The SUP, surf and paddling communities in the UK have been hit hard by current lockdown but also showed remarkable solidarity by stopping all water based activity to reduce the risk to the lifesaving crews and other emergency services being exposed to COVID-19, and the pressure on their time. TotalSUP caught up with Ben Pye, […]

Paddling further, hiking higher seem like natural drivers and motivation behind the SUP and fitness challenges the Starboard Ambassador, Stacey Smithson-Grey, embarks on. Amidst the global COVID-19 crisis and SUP and surf life under lockdown, TotalSUP caught up with this inspirational endurance paddler, community builder and wellbeing advocate for land-based SUP exercise tips and to instil […]

Shaken by the impact of COVID-19 global crisis the SUP industry responded by cancelling and postponing events to ensure safety of their teams, SUP athletes, visitors and local communities. The latest announcement from the organisers of the Yukon River Quest confirmed that due to the coronavirus pandemic, the 22nd annual marathon paddling race with a […]

The driving force behind Red Paddle Co is innovation and “Explore your world” motto. TotalSUP had a cool opportunity to catch up with Łukasz Chochorowski aka Santa and Sara Grandys of SUP Kultura Kraków, Polish SUP hub located in the iconic city of Kraków, about their recent trip to the Italian Alps where they combined their […]

If you’d ask what place is the epitome of coastal vibes, it would have to be California. What determines the enduring pull of the Golden State? To name just few, it’s the surf and skateboarding culture, the cinematography, the road and the Googie (SoCal’s signature architectural style), the In-N-Out burgers, the hype of tech giants […]

Qui de mieux pour nous parler du Paddle Raid que Luc “Lucky” Penalba ? Appelé en renfort en tant que paddler dès la première année alors qu’il n’était sensé assurer que le suivi méteo, ce Waterman accompli de 53 ans est devenu totalement “addict” au point d’avoir été par la suite de toutes les éditions […]

With a family of four generations of grassroots watermen, salt water seems to run in Lincoln Dews veins. When he’s not shredding the global SUP racing scene, he sails some of the toughest waters dubbed the ‘Everest’ of ocean racing. His passion for the sport that stems from growing up within the ocean paddling scene […]

The combination of raw, striking landscapes, auroras, mists rolling off the mountains, Viking heritage, myths and legends Norway is indisputably one of the world’s most fascinating places to explore. A home to UNESCO protected natural wonders, Norway is the global leader in sustainability and innovation, dedicated to protecting local ecosystems and communities. This scenic country […]

Véritable ‘’pays-continent’’ d’une immense richesse culturelle, dont la démographie dépasse le milliard d’habitants, l’Inde est une destination fascinante mais finalement assez peu convoitée des surfers. Fidèle à l’ADN de son partenaire, basée sur l’exploration et le voyage, le waterman de la Team Oxbow Ludovic Dulou et son ami photographe Greg Rabejac sont partis trois semaines […]

“There is a widely held belief that SUP is a ‘Summer’ activity. I don’t agree with this,” says Peter Allen of Blackfish Paddles, designers of high performance, refined and handcrafted SUP paddles. “With the right mindset, preparation and equipment, SUP can be enjoyed safely at any time of the year. The smaller crowds, nature and […]