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Paddle Logger Unveils PaddlePLAN – Your Ultimate Paddling Companion!

10 Sep 2024

Paddle Logger Unveils PaddlePLAN – Your Ultimate Paddling Companion!

Today on TotalSUP we are stoked to be the first to share the exciting news from our favourite GPS paddle tracking app! Paddle Logger is excited to announce the launch of PaddlePLAN, a game-changing new feature for iPhone and Apple Watch that helps paddlers to explore and plan routes, navigate while on the water, and […]

A Week of ISA Worlds SUP Fun: Copenhagen Paddle Festival Activities for All!

10 Sep 2024

A Week of ISA Worlds SUP Fun: Copenhagen Paddle Festival Activities for All!

The 2024 ISA World SUP & Paddleboard Championship promises an unforgettable week of activities in Copenhagen, thanks to an exciting lineup presented by Event Manager Viktor Holm Rasmussen of the Danish Surf & SUP Federation. Beyond the world-class competition, the Copenhagen Paddle Festival will offer a diverse array of events to engage participants and spectators […]

Race for €9,000 and Qualify for Sarasota at the 2024 Agios Nikolaos ICF SUP World Cup

10 Sep 2024

Race for €9,000 and Qualify for Sarasota at the 2024 Agios Nikolaos ICF SUP World Cup

The Agios on SUP event is back from September 27-29, bringing another exciting year of SUP racing to the crystal-clear waters of Mirabello Bay, Crete. More than just a spectacular event set against the beautiful historical coastline, it’s a crucial qualifier for the ICF SUP World Championships in Sarasota. With a total prize pool of […]

One to watch: Polish SUP Champion and Basssup Team Rider Katarzyna Zarembik

9 Sep 2024

One to watch: Polish SUP Champion and Basssup Team Rider Katarzyna Zarembik

Hailing from RTW Racibórz, Poland’s most dynamic SUP club and the driving force behind the international success of the Polish Junior Team, Katarzyna Zarembik, the 2024 Long Distance National SUP Champion, has taken the next step in her professional SUP journey by joining the Basssup Team. TotalSUP caught up with the 22-year-old SUP athlete, to […]

Paradise Race ready: UK SUP Duo Lesley & Kevin Hodge’s Alpine Lakes Tour Experience

8 Sep 2024

Paradise Race ready: UK SUP Duo Lesley & Kevin Hodge’s Alpine Lakes Tour Experience

Lesley and Kevin Hodge, a paddling couple based in Bristol, have quickly become household names in the UK SUP racing scene, known for their knack for long distance and endurance formats as well as their tight-knit ties to the SUP community. Having progressed fast, they have been competing for the past six years and tackled […]

From Wall Street to Watersports: Stephanie Shideler’s Journey in Stand-Up Paddling

2 Sep 2024

From Wall Street to Watersports: Stephanie Shideler’s Journey in Stand-Up Paddling

From a former finance professional, to one of the strongest female stand up paddling athletes in the racing world, we are honored to have had the privilege to speak with Stephanie Shideler. Steph is a true testament to finding happiness by following your passions and chasing your dreams. Now 49, Steph’s journey from the fast-paced […]

Basssup Founder & Shaper Jędrzej Klafkowski: Turning a Personal Challenge into Poland’s leading SUP Brand

29 Aug 2024

Basssup Founder & Shaper Jędrzej Klafkowski: Turning a Personal Challenge into Poland’s leading SUP Brand

Basssup, the premium Polish watersport brand launched in 2016 as an inflatable SUP board company, has become a cornerstone of the Polish SUP scene, nearly synonymous with the sport’s growth in the country. Over the years, it has evolved, with the Founder, Jędrzej Klafkowski, dedicating significant time in the studio shaping race, SUP surf, foil […]

2024 ISA Worlds: Danish Viking Casper Steinfath’s Last Dance on the Water

29 Aug 2024

2024 ISA Worlds: Danish Viking Casper Steinfath’s Last Dance on the Water

As the ISA World SUP & Paddleboard Championships make a grand return to Copenhagen from September 16 to 22, excitement is palpable among the stand-up paddle community. This year’s event will feature the inclusive Copenhagen SUP race on the 21st, set against the stunning backdrop of Copenhagen’s historical canals. We catch up with Danish superstar […]

Celebrating 10 Years of Paddle Logger with David Walker!

28 Aug 2024

Celebrating 10 Years of Paddle Logger with David Walker!

We cannot believe it has been ten years since the launch of one of the most used paddling tracking apps known as Paddle Logger. Today we welcome David Walker, the co-founder of Paddle Logger to TotalSUP. As a passionate paddler himself, Dave shares insights about the innovative app designed specifically for paddlesport enthusiasts, including stand-up […]

Molokabra 2024: Discover the Ceará Downwinds with SUP Pioneer Alex Araujo

27 Aug 2024

Molokabra 2024: Discover the Ceará Downwinds with SUP Pioneer Alex Araujo

Get ready for the 2024 Molokabra, Brazil’s premier multi-craft downwind championship in Fortaleza! This is your chance to meet a true legend of Brazilian SUP Racing: Alex Araujo, a pioneer of long-distance paddling in Brazil and a trailblazer in downwind paddling across the state of Ceará’s challenging waters. With nine Brazilian SUP Race titles, he’s […]

Yaka Paddle Festival 2024: Alignement Des Planètes Pour Un Weekend Inoubliable

26 Aug 2024

Yaka Paddle Festival 2024: Alignement Des Planètes Pour Un Weekend Inoubliable

Larmor-Plage, habituellement paisible, a été le théâtre d’un alignement parfait des astres ce week-end, à l’occasion du Yaka Paddle Festival. Ce rendez-vous sportif estival et solidaire a pris une dimension profondément humaine cette année, marquée par le passage de la Flamme Paralympique, portée avec tant de fierté par Yannael, symbole universel. Merci à l’organisateur et […]

Bord’Océan Mud Days: Les Marins de la Lune de Bordeaux se Réinventent

26 Aug 2024

Bord’Océan Mud Days: Les Marins de la Lune de Bordeaux se Réinventent

Après les succès des Open de France des éditions antérieures et de l’Euro Tour l’année dernière, les Bord’Océan SUP Days se réinventent cette année sous le nom de Bord’Océan Mud Days. Le président du club organisateur Les Marins de la Lune à Bordeaux,  Christophe Mora, détaille pour TotalSUP les motivations du club à proposer une […]

On the Olympic Wave: Insights from ISA President Fernando Aguerre before the Worlds

25 Aug 2024

On the Olympic Wave: Insights from ISA President Fernando Aguerre before the Worlds

We’re thrilled to sit down with Fernando Aguerre, President of the International Surfing Association, fresh off the exhilarating surfing competition at the 2024 Paris Olympics. With surfing now firmly established on the Olympic stage, Fernando reflects on the journey so far and what lies ahead for the sport. As we look forward to the upcoming […]

14-year old breakout talent Loranne Vlemincx gears up for the Championship stretch of the Belgian SUP Tour

23 Aug 2024

14-year old breakout talent Loranne Vlemincx gears up for the Championship stretch of the Belgian SUP Tour

Loranne Vlemincx, a 14-year-old rising star from Mol, Belgium, is quickly becoming a name to watch on the international SUP scene. With a knack for long-distance racing she’s already proven her versatility bagging three gold medals (Tech, Sprint & LD)  in the Open Class Junior Girls at the SUPNL’s NK SUP Tour 2024 in the […]