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Inclusive & Global: Czech SUP Nationals Embrace Para, Prone and Internationals

29 Jun 2025

Inclusive & Global: Czech SUP Nationals Embrace Para, Prone and Internationals

Get ready for a unique SUP experience in the heart of Central Europe! On July 18-20, the 2025 Czech National SUP Championships are heading to Lipno, the “South Bohemian Sea,” just 2h30 south of Prague. With rough waters, a sandy beach, and a lively atmosphere, this new venue is set to host the country’s most […]

The Double 10 Challenge explained: Vincent Claeskens breaks down Europe’s new SUP endurance test

28 Jun 2025

The Double 10 Challenge explained: Vincent Claeskens breaks down Europe’s new SUP endurance test

A bold new challenge is hitting the European SUP scene this Summer: The Double 10 Challenge. This pioneering concept in ultra-long-distance racing will be trialled this Summer, combining two of Europe’s most demanding SUP events into one challenge. The concept pairs Les 10 Heures de Vassivière, organised by Christophe Bancelin and the Paddle Vassivière Club […]

GBSUP sparks Summer SUP fever: Four weekends of racing & the return of fan-favourite Beadnell Belta

27 Jun 2025

GBSUP sparks Summer SUP fever: Four weekends of racing & the return of fan-favourite Beadnell Belta

The SUP scene is in for some serious stoke as the GBSUP National Paddle Racing Series is revving up with four back-to-back weekend events, bringing high-octane SUP competition to every corner of the UK! From coastlines and historic city docks to purpose-built watersport venues, this action-packed series has it all. Dubbed the GBSUP Summer Slam, […]

Seoul SUP Open: Tristan Boxford’s Roadmap to the Next Era of the APP World Tour

26 Jun 2025

Seoul SUP Open: Tristan Boxford’s Roadmap to the Next Era of the APP World Tour

After a challenging few years, the APP World Tour enters a crucial bridge year—one that lays the foundation for a bold and reimagined future in 2026. At the helm is founder Tristan Boxford, steering the circuit back onto the global stage with renewed purpose. On July 5th and 6th, the spotlight turns to Seoul, South […]

The grit factor: Infinity Speed Freak & 3x World Champ Csillag Kocsis on pressure, staying hungry & high-stakes racing

24 Jun 2025

The grit factor: Infinity Speed Freak & 3x World Champ Csillag Kocsis on pressure, staying hungry & high-stakes racing

Csillag Kocsis’ (Triple World Champion, 1x ISA, 2x ICF, and 8x Hungarian SUP Titleholder) breakout victory at the ISA SUP World Championships didn’t just turn heads – it signalled a shift in women’s SUP racing. From that moment on, one thing has been certain: when Csillag lines up, she’s racing to empty the tank. In […]

SUP & Run et la “Pont Pont”: L’été Swell à Brest selon Mathieu Hurier

24 Jun 2025

SUP & Run et la “Pont Pont”: L’été Swell à Brest selon Mathieu Hurier

À la tête du shop Swell Addiction, Mathieu Hurier est un acteur clé de la glisse et du stand up paddle à Brest. Il est aussi l’un des organisateurs derrière les Swell Beach Race Series, un rendez-vous devenu incontournable pour les amateurs de SUP Race dans les vagues. Toujours en quête de nouveautés, il innove […]

A SUP Challenge Not to Miss: “Salaca 100” told by George Shillito

19 Jun 2025

A SUP Challenge Not to Miss: “Salaca 100” told by George Shillito

Red Equipment has shared with us some exciting news! George Shillito, Red Equipment’s brand director recently completed the famous Salaca 100 race in Latvia! The 100km course starts at Lake Burtnieks and finishes downstream in the coastal city of Salacgriva. Today at TotalSUP we have the pleasure of sharing George’s incredible experience with you, and […]

Pierre-Alain De Bois x SIC Maui : “Le SUP fait partie de mon équilibre”

19 Jun 2025

Pierre-Alain De Bois x SIC Maui : “Le SUP fait partie de mon équilibre”

Champion du Monde ICF Master 40+, Champion de France et multiple gagnant de nombreuses courses aux quatre coins de la France comme tout récemment sur le 18km de la Green Paddle Race 2025, Pierre-Alain De Bois est l’un des piliers de la scène SUP du pays. Membre du team SIC Maui France, il partage dans […]

British Father to Paddleboard Across the English Channel in Memory of His Daughter Pearl

18 Jun 2025

British Father to Paddleboard Across the English Channel in Memory of His Daughter Pearl

This summer, British paddleboarder Jamie BartlettBundy will embark on one of the most emotional and physically demanding crossings of his life: a 26.5-nautical-mile paddle across the English Channel, in memory of his daughter Pearl. Jamie, 49, a carpenter from Hassocks in Sussex, lost Pearl to Ewing sarcoma, a rare form of bone cancer, in 2017 […]

Gran Canaria PRO 2025: Fernando Pérez Shares the Secrets Behind His Winning Performance

16 Jun 2025

Gran Canaria PRO 2025: Fernando Pérez Shares the Secrets Behind His Winning Performance

The 5th edition of the Gran Canaria Pro delivered spectacular racing at Anfi del Mar on June 7-8. With challenging wind conditions and world-class competition, the event showcased everything that makes SUP racing captivating. Fernando Pérez Starboard dream team rider and one of the best paddler from Spain, dominated the weekend with a commanding wire-to-wire […]

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 […]

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