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As TotalSUP is at the heart of the Stand Up Paddle industry, we are very often first in the know on SUP news from all kinds of players in the industry from SUP brands to athletes via shops and watersport events.

SUPrents.com Launches a New Way of Renting a SUP Board

20 Apr 2017

SUPrents.com Launches a New Way of Renting a SUP Board

For the first time ever customers across the US can rent a standup paddle board or kayak online and have it delivered to their doorstep for a convenient, affordable experience on the water. This program was developed by SUPrents, a web service that rents SUP’s and kayaks and ships them directly to customers anywhere in […]

Kai Lenny SUP Foiling and Raising Awareness About Pollution

19 Apr 2017

Kai Lenny SUP Foiling and Raising Awareness About Pollution

The Hawaiian SUP prodigy, Kai Lenny seen SUP foiling between the islands of Hawaii and Maui in a Red Bull report. Kai is heavily involved in ocean protection and raising awarness about pollution.

Joanne Hamilton-Vale Beats 24-Hour Guinness World Record

7 Apr 2017

Joanne Hamilton-Vale Beats 24-Hour Guinness World Record

Joanne Hamilton-Vale, founder of the UK SUP organisation and SUP rider just beat the previous 24-hour Guinness World Record. She submited a recorded distance of 179.99km, which exceeds that of previous record-holder Robert Norman. Joanne tells us more about her fantastic achievement. Where and when did you complete your 24 hour challenge? I completed the attempt […]

Grégory Closier, the French Touch of The Paddle Academy

5 Apr 2017

Grégory Closier, the French Touch of The Paddle Academy

Earlier this week, we gave you some insight into The Paddle Academy through an interview with Mike Eisert, the school’s founder. As he told us, Mike is helped by Gregory Closier, the amazing French coach who moved to San Clemente a few months ago and who is heavily invested in this great SUP club. Now it’s Greg’s turn to tell us […]

Denmark Invites You to the ISA World SUP & Paddleboard Championships 2017

4 Apr 2017

Denmark Invites You to the ISA World SUP & Paddleboard Championships 2017

In September 2017 Denmark will be the first European nation ever to host the ISA World SUP & Paddleboard Championships but that’s not enough for the land of Vikings. The organizers together with Red Paddle Co are implementing a whole new SUP concept to the ISA Worlds for non-elite athletes. The concept is called ‘KANTRUM’ […]

Entraînement Technique et Préparation Physique, le Livre du SUP de Rémy Casa

4 Apr 2017

Entraînement Technique et Préparation Physique, le Livre du SUP de Rémy Casa

Rémy Casa, préparateur physique à la Cigale Surf Club à Sainte-Maxime, n’arrivait pas à trouver d’ouvrage pouvant l’aider sur les entraînements et la préparation en Stand-Up Paddle. Poussé par ses pairs, il a écrit un livre, Stand up Paddle : Entraînement technique et préparation physique où sont regroupés les différentes techniques de SUP, la préparation physique, […]

Erika Benitez, a Talent of The Paddle Academy

3 Apr 2017

Erika Benitez, a Talent of The Paddle Academy

At 16 years old, Erika Benitez who trains in Southern California, is a young prodigy who has already won 3 Mexican national titles. The teenager, who is a potential future star 0f  SUP Racing, introduces herself and the forthcoming season. Congratulations on your 3rd consecutive Mexican national title! How do you feel after such an […]

Clément Morandière à Barcelone: Nouvelle Stratégie pour Starboard France

3 Apr 2017

Clément Morandière à Barcelone: Nouvelle Stratégie pour Starboard France

Et voici du neuf chez Starboard et Starboard France avec un nouveau distributeur de poids, Jorcani, qui pilote désormais la distribution en France depuis Barcelone, en Catalogne et un petit jeune qui prend du galon, Clément Morandière qui, à 24 ans et après 3 années passées à parcourir le monde pour Starboard International, revient en Europe pour […]

Mike Eisert, Shaping the Future of SUP Racing with The Paddle Academy

30 Mar 2017

Mike Eisert, Shaping the Future of SUP Racing with The Paddle Academy

Mike Eisert, seasoned paddler with more than 30 years’ experience, created his own paddle academy a few years ago. Mike’s initiative may not be the first of its kind, but it is an exceptional one. Based in Dana Point, California’s very own SUP Mecca, Mike explains the goals and benefits of his paddle school and how it all works. […]

Cinema and Protecting Nature, Séverine Vasselin’s Double Act

23 Mar 2017

Cinema and Protecting Nature, Séverine Vasselin’s Double Act

Interview with Séverine Vasselin, Watertrek founder and professional actress who has decided to dedicate much of her life to protecting the environnement…. on a Stand Up Paddle board. Can you introduce yourself to our SUP community? My name is Severine, I am an actress and the founder of Watertrek, a charity involved in protecting aquatic […]

Blue Planet Boards and Products Now Distributed in Europe

16 Mar 2017

Blue Planet Boards and Products Now Distributed in Europe

Blue Planet Surf LLC and Freens Watersport have just announced the arrival of Blue Planet Stand Up Paddling products to Europe. Honolulu-based company Blue Planet was founded on Hawaii in 1993 by Robert Stehlik and has prided itself on being at the cutting edge of SUP product design and technology ever since. Designed, shaped and […]

Mondiaux ISA 2017 : La Parité et des Sprints de 200 Mètres !

3 Mar 2017

Mondiaux ISA 2017 : La Parité et des Sprints de 200 Mètres !

L’ISA, l’International Surfing Association, confirme des rumeurs qui courent depuis maintenant quelques mois au sujet des prochains Mondiaux. Il y aura bien autant de femmes que d’hommes dans les équipes nationales et un nouveau format de course verra le jour: des sprints de 200 mètres. Par contre, l’ISA persiste et signe pour le format de […]

How Robert Norman Conquered The First Male’s 24 Hour Guinness World Record

16 Feb 2017

How Robert Norman Conquered The First Male’s 24 Hour Guinness World Record

By Robert Norman, new Men’s 24 hour Guinness World Record holder: 180 kilometers! All of the success I have achieved through completing this challenge, has been made entirely possible by my family and friends. Without their support in every possible way throughout the process of visualizing, planning, preparing and executing this event I would have […]

The Rise of the SUP Unlimited Division

13 Feb 2017

The Rise of the SUP Unlimited Division

By James Casey, Sunova rider Two years ago SIC were the only brand selling unlimited boards in Australia. In the last year the number of brands making unlimited boards has exploded meaning more choice for those wanting an easier and more enjoyable ride in downwind conditions.   SIC were the pioneers in open ocean downwind […]