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Agios Nikolaos on SUP Turns 10 with a Thrilling Double ICF Event

14 Mar 2025

Agios Nikolaos on SUP Turns 10 with a Thrilling Double ICF Event

For its 10th anniversary, Agios Nikolaos on SUP returns as a premier international SUP event, set for May 3-4, 2025, as stop #3 of the ICF World Ranking circuit. But this year, there’s more—athletes can double the experience by racing in nearby Sitia on May 1-2, for another ICF event, making this a four-day SUP […]

Alain Pichavant lance les 24 Heures de Saint-Malo !

13 Mar 2025

Alain Pichavant lance les 24 Heures de Saint-Malo !

Figure incontournable du monde nautique, Alain Pichavant a marqué l’histoire du windsurf avant de se tourner vers l’organisation d’événements majeurs, dont le Nautic Paddle à Paris. Après une carrière riche en aventures et en innovations, il revient avec un projet audacieux : la toute première édition des 24 Heures de Saint-Malo, une course d’endurance en […]

From Training to Triumph – Alexia Soto`s Rise with NSP

13 Mar 2025

From Training to Triumph – Alexia Soto`s Rise with NSP

At just 18 years old, Alexia Soto is proving to be one of the most exciting young talents in SUP racing. As an NSP team rider, she has spent years refining her skills with Club Deportivo Parres, training on some of the best race boards in the sport. In 2024, she delivered standout performances at […]

400+ racers, high-speed SUP action & €12,000 on the line: The Lake Rocks Festival 2025 is fast, fierce & unmissable

10 Mar 2025

400+ racers, high-speed SUP action & €12,000 on the line: The Lake Rocks Festival 2025 is fast, fierce & unmissable

The Lake Rocks Festival makes a powerful return to Faaker See in Carinthia, Austria on 29 May – 1 June! As a key stop on the prestigious SUP Alps Trophy racing series and part of the ICF World Ranking Series, this event has quickly become a must-attend for the global SUP community. With the world’s […]

Sunova and Manuel Hoyuela: A Match Made for Victory

5 Mar 2025

Sunova and Manuel Hoyuela: A Match Made for Victory

Manuel “Manu” Hoyuela, known as the “Fish Kid” (Niño Pez), had an outstanding 2024 season. Hailing from Suances, Spain, Manu has the perfect training playground at his doorstep – world-class waves, a canal for sprint training, and ideal downwind conditions. These diverse elements have shaped him into a versatile and powerful athlete, excelling in both […]

Peter Weidert’s Triple Gold Triumph: The Rise of Masters 50+ & 60+ in SUP Racing

4 Mar 2025

Peter Weidert’s Triple Gold Triumph: The Rise of Masters 50+ & 60+ in SUP Racing

A lively discussion, sparked by Light Board Corp Boss Gerd Weisner, has ignited a strong response from the SUP community about fully embracing the Masters 60+ category. Time and again, paddlers over 50 have showcased their dominance in endurance SUP, leveraging experience, refined technique, strategic insight, and mental resilience to excel in the sport. Now, […]

Elite Mental Performance Coaching with Kirsty MacMillan MPM

26 Feb 2025

Elite Mental Performance Coaching with Kirsty MacMillan MPM

Today on TotalSUP, I’m honoured to welcome one of my dearest friends and Starboard SUP North America Team Rider Kirsty MacMillan. The first time I met Kirsty, we were at a local Ontario Series SUP race in Canada. I approached her and said “Hi! I’m Maddi!” and she said “Hello!”. I then said “I hope […]

Steering the GBSUP National Series: Scott Warren’s vision for the future of SUP racing

25 Feb 2025

Steering the GBSUP National Series: Scott Warren’s vision for the future of SUP racing

The UK SUP racing scene has long been one of the most established in the sport, but to stay ahead, it needed a fresh approach. The challenge? Retaining top local talent, growing grassroots participation, and developing the junior division – all while strengthening key stakeholder partnerships. From the very beginning, the GBSUP National Paddle Racing […]

Dordogne Intégrale 2025 : tout ce qu’il faut savoir pour être prêt le jour-J !

24 Feb 2025

Dordogne Intégrale 2025 : tout ce qu’il faut savoir pour être prêt le jour-J !

Épreuve de référence en ultra-longue distance, la Dordogne Intégrale (DI) est une aventure unique qui met à l’épreuve aussi bien le physique que le mental des compétiteurs. Avec ses 130 km de descente entre Argentat et Castelnaud, cette course exige une bonne préparation, tant sur l’eau qu’en dehors. Chaque édition apporte son lot de défis […]

ICF SUP World Ranking Series 2025: The Road to Abu Dhabi Begins!

20 Feb 2025

ICF SUP World Ranking Series 2025: The Road to Abu Dhabi Begins!

The International Canoe Federation (ICF) has finalized the locations and dates for this year’s Stand Up Paddling World Ranking Series. Four key events will take place across Europe, offering ranking points that will play a crucial role in the lead-up to the 2025 ICF SUP World Championships in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The competition […]

Les Open de France et Championnats de France de SUP Race et Para SUP Race 2025

12 Feb 2025

Les Open de France et Championnats de France de SUP Race et Para SUP Race 2025

La Fédération Française de Surf (FFS) et la Commission nationale SUP Race dévoilent le calendrier prévisionnel des compétitions fédérales Open de France de stand up paddle race et para stand up paddle race pour la saison 2025. Cette année seulement quatre étapes sont au programme. Pour rappel, le circuit Open de France constitue une voie […]

Quand la Glisse Rencontre la Van Life : Arnaud Gimonet Présente le Gliss & Van Paris Show 2025

11 Feb 2025

Quand la Glisse Rencontre la Van Life : Arnaud Gimonet Présente le Gliss & Van Paris Show 2025

En 2025, un tout nouvel événement va voir le jour en région parisienne : le Gliss & Van Paris Show, un salon en plein air dédié à la glisse, à la van life et à la mobilité électrique. Ce concept innovant, qui mêle exhibitions, compétition et networking, est porté par une équipe de passionnés, dont […]

GBSUP Introduces the Starboard Airline Cup for 2025 National Series

7 Feb 2025

GBSUP Introduces the Starboard Airline Cup for 2025 National Series

British SUP Race Circuit GBSUP is set to introduce an exciting new addition to its 2025 National Series: the Starboard Airline Cup. Following a successful trial at the end of the 2024 season, this new competition—made possible through GBSUP’s partnership with Starboard SUP UK—aims to provide a dynamic and competitive platform for paddlers using Starboard’s […]

When fire meets water: The unstoppable rise of Katniss Paris, Infinity Speed Freak & Sprint World Champ

4 Feb 2025

When fire meets water: The unstoppable rise of Katniss Paris, Infinity Speed Freak & Sprint World Champ

In any sport, one rule stands firm: you’ve got to earn your spot. And Katniss Paris, former aerial circus performer turned pro SUP athlete and Infinity SUP Speed Freak, did just that by delivering a standout 2024 season and capping it off with the ultimate prize, the ICF World SUP Sprint title, claimed on home […]

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