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Wave bomber turned race contender: Indiana’s Jose Manuel Muño spotlights the Andalusian SUP circuit

16 Jun 2025

Wave bomber turned race contender: Indiana’s Jose Manuel Muño spotlights the Andalusian SUP circuit

Indiana Paddle & Surf Co‘s rider, Jose Manuel Muño, 48, from Algeciras, Cádiz (Andalusia, Spain), is no stranger to big-stage battles on the EuroTour, paddling with some of the world’s best – while firmly holding his ground in the amateur division. His 2024 season was packed with podiums: second place at the Spanish Sprint Cup […]

Paddle 5K for a Chance to Win Starboard’s New Gen R Race Board

16 Jun 2025

Paddle 5K for a Chance to Win Starboard’s New Gen R Race Board

With the international paddle season in full swing, Starboard has launched a global challenge designed to get paddlers of all levels on the water. In collaboration with Waterspeed, a popular app for tracking watersports sessions, the company is offering stand-up paddlers a unique opportunity: complete a 5-kilometer paddle, log it in the app, and enter […]

Planet Baltic SUP Race 2025: Who’s got what it takes to claim the Most Valuable Paddler (MVP) Title?

15 Jun 2025

Planet Baltic SUP Race 2025: Who’s got what it takes to claim the Most Valuable Paddler (MVP) Title?

The hype is already building – this will be TotalSUP’s first year reporting on-site from the action. The 8th edition of the Planet Baltic SUP Race, Poland’s longest-running ocean SUP race and one of the few remaining major sea races in Northern Europe held on 7-9 August in Kołobrzeg, has grown into a fully-fledged international […]

Seoul SUP Open: SUP & Korean Culture Come Together in the “Bleisure Travel in Korea” Program

14 Jun 2025

Seoul SUP Open: SUP & Korean Culture Come Together in the “Bleisure Travel in Korea” Program

On July 5-7, South Korea is offering more than just world-class competition at the 2025 APP WORLD TOUR SEOUL SUP. Thanks to the innovative “Bleisure Travel in Korea” initiative, organized by the Korea Tourism Organization, international participants in the prestigious SUP event will be treated to a unique travel experience that blends sport, sightseeing, and […]

Basssup backs young SUP talent: RTW Racibórz phenom Mikołaj Miczek hits the new season on custom gear

12 Jun 2025

Basssup backs young SUP talent: RTW Racibórz phenom Mikołaj Miczek hits the new season on custom gear

When we first interviewed Mikołaj Miczek he was a 9-year-old grom with big dreams – and already Poland’s youngest SUP racer. Hailing from RTW Raciborskie Towarzystwo Wioślarskie (RTW Racibórz), the club led by his coach and father, Mariusz, Mikołaj quickly stood out as a rising star in the sport. Since then, he’s collected multiple national […]

Belgian SUP Tour’s secret sauce? Maximus Sijrier proves division flex lets young athletes shine

9 Jun 2025

Belgian SUP Tour’s secret sauce? Maximus Sijrier proves division flex lets young athletes shine

When they’re on the scene for as long as we watch grom rise, you easily forget how young the junior SUP riders – and how much they’ve already achieved. One standout athlete in this category is Maximus Sijrier, based in the northern Dutch city of Workum.  are and how much they have achieved. Paddling since […]

SIC Maui XRS V2 : review de cette fusée flatwater avec Arthur Avranches

9 Jun 2025

SIC Maui XRS V2 : review de cette fusée flatwater avec Arthur Avranches

De la théorie à la pratique, il n’y avait qu’un coup de rame. Lors de notre dernière interview avec lui, Arthur Avranches nous confiait qu’il ne s’alignerait sur la Green Paddle Race que s’il avait entre les mains la toute nouvelle XRS V2 de SIC Maui. Pari tenu : il récupère la planche la veille […]

The Innovation Behind the STINGRAY Paddle by Mad Scientist Jimmy Terrell Quickblade

8 Jun 2025

The Innovation Behind the STINGRAY Paddle by Mad Scientist Jimmy Terrell Quickblade

It’s been just over two years since the launch of the Stingray Paddle by Quickblade. When this paddle first hit the market, it definitely turned heads. Many paddlers thought “what the heck is that thing?” as the paddle looked extremely different than anything else that has been on the market. With a blade is only […]

“SUP: One of the Most Complex Sports Globally” – Daniel Hasulyo

6 Jun 2025

“SUP: One of the Most Complex Sports Globally” – Daniel Hasulyo

When you think of Stand Up Paddling at its highest level, Daniel Hasulyo is one of the names that immediately comes to mind. A multiple-time SUP World Champion and Pro Athlete, Daniel is known for his intense training discipline, adventurous mindset, and love for all things related to the ocean. Now based in Khao Lak, […]

“War game everything”: Long distance paddling playbook with Yster SUP endurance champs – Göran Gustavsson & Craig Sawyer

5 Jun 2025

“War game everything”: Long distance paddling playbook with Yster SUP endurance champs – Göran Gustavsson & Craig Sawyer

In this second part of the Yster SUP long-distance paddling series, we’re diving into the essentials of endurance racing with exclusive insights from the Yster SUP champions. This time, we go deeper with Göran “Gossa” Gustavsson and Craig Sawyer – two paddlers who’ve carved out their place in the endurance SUP world with a staggering […]

Built for SPEED – The New SIC Maui XRS V2 Board IS HERE!

5 Jun 2025

Built for SPEED – The New SIC Maui XRS V2 Board IS HERE!

When you need nothing but pure speed – without sacrificing stability – the XRS V2 by SIC Maui delivers. Designed for those chasing the podium in flatwater races, this board is engineered with precision to cut through glassy water with unmatched glide and acceleration. The XRS V2 lightweight construction and streamlined design ensure optimal performance […]

Belgian SUP Tour 2025: Wim Luyckx steps into the racing spotlight

4 Jun 2025

Belgian SUP Tour 2025: Wim Luyckx steps into the racing spotlight

The Belgian SUP Tour is evolving fast, driven by a new wave of emerging talent – and SUP Club Kempen remains at the heart of it all. Both the club and the Belgian SUP Tour serve as a launchpad for elite paddlers – an undeniable talent factory whose influence extends far beyond national borders. Renowned […]

Rising Star Marin Hoeboer Defeats Champion Petronella van Malsen at Dutch Championships

4 Jun 2025

Rising Star Marin Hoeboer Defeats Champion Petronella van Malsen at Dutch Championships

At just 14, Marin Hoeboer stunned the field at the Dutch SUP Championships, winning not only the junior division but beating the entire women’s field in the 10 km race, including two-time world and national champion Petronella van Malsen. Growing up in the Netherlands, Marin has been on the water since age five. After starting […]

370 Kilometers on the Tiber: A SUP Adventure Like No Other

2 Jun 2025

370 Kilometers on the Tiber: A SUP Adventure Like No Other

From 24 of April to 1 of May , paddlers from across Europe gathered for the special Jubilee Edition of the International Descent of the Tiber, an event held every year since 1980. Since 2014, this historic descent has also welcomed stand-up paddlers (SUP), adding a fresh and dynamic layer to the multi-day adventure along […]