Downwind

The Fehmarn Belt Crossing marks the first documented attempt to paddle 22 kilometers of open Baltic Sea, cutting across busy shipping routes between Fehmarn (Germany) and Lolland (Denmark) on a stand-up paddleboard. It’s a story of scale and contrast: a lone athlete navigating the same waters as colossal cargo ships, the David vs. Goliath associations […]

Japan well known for it’s harmonizing culture, respect for elders, and collectivism invites you to join the 13th annual O2Y Race this upcoming June 28th 2025 (25km and 13km downwind distances). Today on TotalSUP we sit down with Takuji, the passionate race director of the Okinawa Downwind Stand-Up Paddle Boarding Race. With deep roots in […]

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 […]

After an unforgettable 2024 edition, I’m excited to share with you that Molokabra, Brazil’s biggest downwind multicraft competition (SUP, SUP Foil, Outrigger Canoe, Va’a, Surfski, Prone paddleboard, Wing, Kite etc.), is returning for its seventh edition from August 22nd to 31st, 2025, in Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil. Having experienced it firsthand, I can honestly say that […]

From October 18 to 21, Les Ailes de Saint-Tropez (LAST) returns for a second special Downwind edition in the legendary bay of Saint-Tropez. After a successful first edition in 2023, this multi-sport event aims to become a must-attend for SUP race and SUP foil enthusiasts, especially those passionate about downwind. This year, the competition expands […]

Du 18 au 21 octobre prochain, Les Ailes de Saint-Tropez (LAST) revient pour une deuxième édition spéciale Downwind dans la mythique baie de Saint-Tropez. Après une première édition réussie en 2023, l’événement multiglisse cherche à s’imposer comme un rendez-vous incontournable pour les passionnés de SUP race et de SUP foil, et en particulier de downwind. […]

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 […]

Alexandre Nogueira is the dynamic force behind the Molokabra event, a groundbreaking annual all-craft week-long downwind competition in Fortaleza, Brazil, set to take place this year from August 30 to September 8. The 2024 Molokabra promises to be extraordinary, showcasing the state of Ceará, Brazil’s premier SUP, SUP foiling and paddling downwind destination. The event’s […]

Mariecarmen Rivera, the acclaimed SUP Racer from Puerto Rico has recently been announced as the winner of the 2024 Euro Tour. Demonstrating unparalleled skill and determination, the Infinity Speed Freak dominated the European SUP Race circuit by winning three races and securing a second-place finish in the fourth. Her success was significantly boosted by the […]

Father and son dominated the 30 km downwind KANAKA O2Y Summer Race, held on the challenging waters of Okinawa, Japan, on June 26, in scorching 35-degree heat. Celebrating its 10th anniversary, the race distributed a total prize of €6000 among the winners. Each year, the level of participants has increased, with ages ranging from juniors […]

The Okinawa to Yoron (O2Y) race is a celebrated 30 km downwind ocean competition organized by KANAKA Okinawa. This distinguished event, led by Takuji Araki, Race Director, paddleboarding advocate, Coach and father of Shuri Araki, aka Shrimpy, 4x World SUP Champion and a stand-up paddleboarding sensation, is more than just a race. It is a tribute […]

Only 30 brave paddles can line up for the KANAKA Okinawa O2Y Summer Race, held on the challenging waters of Okinawa, Japan, on June 26. This prestigious 30 km downwind race, curated by Takuji Araki, a stalwart in the paddleboarding community and a keen promoter of cultural legacy, transcends traditional sport. As racers traverse the […]

On January 28, ultra long-distance SUP Racer Miquel Roigé from Barcelona, Spain took part in his very first Ze Race, an event in Guadeloupe known as the longest downwind race on French territory (the course can vary between 40 and 52 kilometers depending on the year) and became the first non-French athlete to ever win […]

“Our Blackfish Nootka blade is a classic shape and a best-selling paddle. We have been working on building a more robust version for a couple years and the breakthrough came with the advent of SUP foiling. We had a number of athletes who had broken paddles while foiling and wanted to find a solution. The result […]