SUP Race

The Gran Canaria Pro is back! Taking place in the stunning southwest of Gran Canaria on 7th of December, this open international SUP event welcomes paddlers of all levels to race in one of the best SUP destinations in the world. With warm December temperatures averaging 26°C and courses tailored for both experienced competitors and […]

As we gear up for the ICF SUP World Championships next week, we had a chance to sit down with John Meskauskas, a key figure in Florida’s vibrant paddle boarding community, as excitement builds for the upcoming competition in Sarasota. John shares his enthusiasm for welcoming paddlers from around the globe and discusses the preparations […]

In a heartfelt and candid letter to TotalSUP, Canadian SUP athlete and SIC Team Manager Tamas “Tommy” Buday announced he will not be competing in this year’s ICF SUP World Championships due to a serious work accident. Just a few weeks ago, a motorboat fell off its dolly, landing on his arm and causing a […]

Pour célébrer la 40ᵉ édition du mythique Marathon International des Gorges de l’Ardèche, 1800 participants, venus de tous horizons et sur toutes embarcations, ont plongé dans les rapides de cette descente légendaire, où cette année encore, le spectacle était au rendez-vous. Du côté des SUP, ils étaient 90 à prendre le départ de ce Marathon, […]

Aneesh Kumar, a passionate 12-year-old environmental advocate from Chennai, has made headlines in India by becoming the first boy to paddle across three Indian states—Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, and Pondichéry —on a stand-up paddleboard back in May, and receiving a World Book of Records certificate in August. His inspiring journey covering 350 kilometers from Pondicherry […]

A day filled with intense competition and emotion marked the 6th Gran Carrera del Mediterraneo SUP Race, organized by Club Deportivo Parres with support from the Alicante Provincial Council. This major event for SUP enthusiasts brought together over 160 athletes for a weekend of action, activities, and tributes. Participants came from nearly all corners of […]

As we’re publishing this story, Emmanuelle Marcon, the 2024 Ultra SUP Race French Champion, Vice World Sprint Champ SUP,  Coach at Pure Paddle Fitness and expedition guide, will be gearing up to power through the rapids of the Marathon des Gorges de l’Ardèche , the 36km race in the southern Ardèche region of France. She’ll be […]

The Flying Fish team and others, showcased their exceptional prowess at the 2024 Chattajack Race, a grueling 32-mile SUP, prone, OC-1, OC-2, OC-6, surfski (solo and tandem), and kayak (solo and tandem) challenge that winds through the charming waters of Chattanooga, Tennessee. With their unmatched determination and skill, the team navigated the vibrant river currents […]

“When we talk about the paddles being handcrafted, what most people don’t realise is how many times a human touches the paddle in the course if it being made,” said David Smart, Founder of Blackfish Paddles, the Canadian SUP brand designing, manufacturing and distributing premium, handcrafted SUP paddles. That tactile aspect of a paddle is […]

When grassroots rider passion sparks a thriving SUP community, backed by watersport organisations with a shared vision for growth, good things can happen. As we approach the annual charity-driven, SUP4Life event (12km canal race) and the Belgian SUP racing season finale, held on 15 December in Ghent, TotalSUP sat down with Vincent Claeskens, Founder and […]

In one month, the SUP 11 Islands Tour in Thailand welcomes back long-distance paddler Thomas Schillig for a five-day journey through stunning landscapes and open seas. Running from December 3rd to 8th, the event challenges paddlers with an average of 25 kilometers per day. Thomas, who began paddling in 2011, is known for his work […]

À seulement 16 ans, Thomas Dusart fait déjà parler de lui dans le monde du SUP race. Avec une série de performances remarquables, de la Gla Gla Race au Fort Boyard Challenge, en passant par les derniers Championnats de France où il a fait forte impression, ce jeune rider plein d’ambitions enchaîne les courses et […]

This year, the “Marathon International des Gorges de l’Ardèche” celebrates its 40th anniversary, a milestone for this legendary event organized by the Vallon Plein Air club. Each year, between 1,200 and 2,000 participants, including more than 100 Stand Up Paddlers, embark on this 28 km descent through the heart of the gorges, one of the […]

What does it take to commit to 30+ hours of nearly non-stop paddling, much of it in complete darkness? There’s something captivating about paddlers who return year after year for the SUP 11-City Tour experience. How many times do they face self-doubt, and how often do they negotiate with themselves to keep going? TotalSUP caught […]