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Stevie Bodden: Interview with the Panama’s SUPerstar and 404 Team Rider

20 Feb 2024

Stevie Bodden: Interview with the Panama’s SUPerstar and 404 Team Rider

The stand-up paddleboarding scene is growing strong in Central America and with the Pan American Games’ SUP surf and racing segments attracting the world’s top talent and being dubbed the “closest thing to the Olympics” for our sport, all eyes will be set on this exciting part of the globe and its leading athletes. To […]

The Odra SUP CUP and Festival in Poland – a tough river SUP competition, dragon SUP and dragon boat race from juniors to grandmasters

19 Feb 2024

The Odra SUP CUP and Festival in Poland – a tough river SUP competition, dragon SUP and dragon boat race from juniors to grandmasters

Join us this year for the exhilarating Odra SUP CUP, set against the picturesque backdrop of Racibórz, Poland. Scheduled to make a splash on June 21-23, this event promises paddleboarding enthusiasts a blend of competitive spirit and festive fun – also for juniors and 40+ / 50+ masters. Organized by the esteemed RTW club, under […]

Découvrez les meilleurs spots de stand-up paddle en Belgique avec Véronique Musumeci

16 Feb 2024

Découvrez les meilleurs spots de stand-up paddle en Belgique avec Véronique Musumeci

La Belgique, terre de paddle ? Alors que Vincent Claeskens nous a présenté la semaine dernière le programme du Belgian SUP Tour 2024, avec des compétitions de formats très variés, nous avons voulu en savoir plus sur le SUP en Belgique, et en particulier sur la pratique loisir et touring. Car oui, en Belgique, il y […]

From Dream to Reality: Cecilia Pampinella’s Journey to the Starboard Dream Team

7 Feb 2024

From Dream to Reality: Cecilia Pampinella’s Journey to the Starboard Dream Team

After much anticipation, we finally catch up with Cecilia Pampinella, a towering figure in stand-up paddling at only 17 with an impressive tally of 5 Junior World Titles under the ICF and ISA federations, 6 European titles and countless national Italian titles. Recently, Cecilia realized her lifelong ambition of joining the prestigious Starboard Dream Team, […]

Unveiling the 2024 Belgian SUP Tour with Vincent Claeskens

7 Feb 2024

Unveiling the 2024 Belgian SUP Tour with Vincent Claeskens

As we dive into the new year, the Belgian Stand Up Paddle scene is abuzz with anticipation for the upcoming season. In an exclusive interview with Vincent Claeskens, founder of the Belgian SUP Tour, we gain insights into the circuit’s evolution and the exciting events lined up for 2024. The new calendar promises a thrilling […]

Kukulkan Open 2024: 3 days of SUP Racing in the Mexican Caribbean

5 Feb 2024

Kukulkan Open 2024: 3 days of SUP Racing in the Mexican Caribbean

In the heart of the Mexican Caribbean, where the lagoon mirrors the sky, the Kukulkan Open 2024 is set to unfurl its sails. This 3-day SUP Race event  (15-17th March) on the East Coast of Mexico, meticulously organized by Maya SUP, is not just a race but a cultural confluence, marrying the ancient allure of […]

World Class SUP Racer Paolo Marconi talks about his move to SUNOVA and a new SUNOVA Demo centre in Tuscany

4 Feb 2024

World Class SUP Racer Paolo Marconi talks about his move to SUNOVA and a new SUNOVA Demo centre in Tuscany

At the ICF World Championships in Pattaya, Thailand supporters of two well-established SUP racers will have seen their favourites on new boards from SUNOVA Surfboards where Paolo Marconi and Susak Molinero made their competitive debuts at the biggest event of the year. Heading into the 2024 season Paolo talked to Chris from TotalSUP about their […]

Spring SUP Race: Comacchio, Italy will host the 1st ICF SUP World Ranking event of 2024

2 Feb 2024

Spring SUP Race: Comacchio, Italy will host the 1st ICF SUP World Ranking event of 2024

The 2024 Spring SUP Race is fast becoming a highlight in the global SUP calendar. Orchestrated by Simone Tugnoli Peron from DELTA SUP and his dedicated team, this 1st event of the 2024 ICF SUP Circuit not only showcases the beauty and challenge of the sport but also reflects the vibrant SUP community that has […]

Les Open de France de SUP 2024

1 Feb 2024

Les Open de France de SUP 2024

La saison 2024 de Stand Up Paddle s’annonce pleine d’excitation avec le calendrier des Open de France dévoilé hier par la Fédération Française de Surf. Bien que les dates des différents championnats de France ne soient pas encore connues, les SUP racers, SUP surfers et SUP foilers peuvent désormais anticiper avec une bonne dose enthousiasme […]

Navigating your SUP on the Tiber Tour: A Paddling Odyssey in the Heart of Italy

31 Jan 2024

Navigating your SUP on the Tiber Tour: A Paddling Odyssey in the Heart of Italy

Embark on an extraordinary adventure with the Tiber Tour, an exhilarating 7-day expedition down the Tiber River, culminating in the historic city of Rome and celebrating this year its 45th edition! Beyond being a mere paddling excursion, the Tiber Tour is a jubilant ode to community, culture, and the stunning Italian outdoors from April 25 […]

Ryohei Yoshida: A Conversation on SUP, Fatherhood, and Winning Championships

30 Jan 2024

Ryohei Yoshida: A Conversation on SUP, Fatherhood, and Winning Championships

Today on TotalSUP, we dive into the life and experiences of Ryohei Yoshida, the renowned stand-up paddle athlete from Japan. Having recently clinched the prestigious ICF SUP World SUP Mens Technical 40+ Title, Ryohei shares his insights on balancing his roles as an athlete, husband, and father. From his training routine in the idyllic coastal […]

Meet Maximus Sijrier – SUP Racer from The Netherlands with big ambitions for his career in SUP

29 Jan 2024

Meet Maximus Sijrier – SUP Racer from The Netherlands with big ambitions for his career in SUP

The recent ICF World Championships in Thailand was probably the biggest SUP racing event of 2023, with more paddlers taking part in more race categories than ever before. One of the largest fields was for the junior racers with around 70 young men lining up to test themselves against the world’s best. One of those […]

New from Infinity SUP – the EVERREADY race board designed to make you faster in every race condition

24 Jan 2024

New from Infinity SUP – the EVERREADY race board designed to make you faster in every race condition

Dave Boehne and his Speedfreak squad at Infinity SUP are always ready to race and they now have a new board that, from the name alone, is ready to go. Soon to be seen on a start line near you here is the TotalSUP guide to the brand new EVERREADY race SUP Hi Dave, welcome […]

Entre Défi et Partage : Jean Frédéric Tillie et le Paddle Raid

24 Jan 2024

Entre Défi et Partage : Jean Frédéric Tillie et le Paddle Raid

Aujourd’hui nous avons le plaisir de rencontrer Jean-Frédéric Tillie, l’une des figures emblématique du Paddle Raid, pour avoir participé 4 fois à cet événement hors-normes qui voit chaque année une ribambelle de courageux traverser en stand up paddle la méditerranée entre Calvi et Saint Raphaël sur 190 kilomètres. Que ce soit en mode raid (Paddle […]