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Discover hundreds of SUP races throughout the world and find a good excuse to travel and compete or watch the SUP race action LIVE with TotalSUP. We interview weekly SUP race event organizers and participating SUP racers. For a full calendar of Stand Up Paddle Race events, click on our EVENTS section in the top navigation bar!

Yaka Paddle Festival : le plus grand rassemblement SUP de France les 30 et 31 août !

25 Jul 2025

Yaka Paddle Festival : le plus grand rassemblement SUP de France les 30 et 31 août !

Dans tout juste un mois, Larmor-Plage (Morbihan) s’apprĂŞte Ă  vibrer au rythme des pagaies pour la 4ᵉ Ă©dition du Yaka Paddle Festival, les 30 et 31 aoĂ»t prochains. Avec 800 participants attendus et une ambiance unique mĂŞlant sport, fĂŞte et solidaritĂ©, l’évĂ©nement s’impose plus que jamais comme le rendez-vous incontournable du Stand Up Paddle en […]

Japanese Duo Otono Hirata & Shuri Araki Reign Supreme at Seoul SUP Open

8 Jul 2025

Japanese Duo Otono Hirata & Shuri Araki Reign Supreme at Seoul SUP Open

The very 1st edition of the Seoul SUP Open delivered a thrilling spectacle of speed, strategy, and emerging global talent. Set against the vibrant backdrop of the Gangnam district and the towering Lotte World Tower, the event marked a dynamic debut for the APP World Tour in Korea’s capital—and a coming-of-age moment for some of […]

From the Ring to the River: Lim Sujeong Races at Home in the Seoul SUP Open

3 Jul 2025

From the Ring to the River: Lim Sujeong Races at Home in the Seoul SUP Open

On July 5 & 6, the Han River in the heart of Seoul transforms into a global SUP arena as the APP World Tour lands in Korea’s capital for the first-ever Seoul SUP Open! Among the standout athletes racing on home waters is Sujeong Lim (Lim Sujeong in Korean, where the family name comes first), […]

Belgian SUP Tour (BST) shakes up the Technical Race Championships: New format, fresh talent on display

2 Jul 2025

Belgian SUP Tour (BST) shakes up the Technical Race Championships: New format, fresh talent on display

With the season opener Paddle of the Kempen raising the bar early on, expectations were high heading into the Belgian SUP Tour (BST) 2025 Technical Race Championships, despite the typically unpredictable coastal weather. Spearheaded by the tour’s Founder Vincent Claeskens, a dedicated community builder and elite paddler in his own right with deep knowledge of […]

Light Board Corp’s Selwyn Pritchard, 14, emerges as a breakout talent to watch at the GBSUP National SUP Championships

30 Jun 2025

Light Board Corp’s Selwyn Pritchard, 14, emerges as a breakout talent to watch at the GBSUP National SUP Championships

We love a good shake-up in the SUP world – and the GBSUP National Paddle Racing Series Championships – Falmouth Bay Open, held in Cornwall, UK, at the beginning of June, serving as the qualifier for the World Championships, didn’t disappoint. The spotlight definitely shone on 14-year-old Selwyn Pritchard from Makkum, the Netherlands. Selwyn, the […]

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 […]

SUP & Run et la “Pont Pont”: L’étĂ© Swell Ă  Brest selon Mathieu Hurier

24 Jun 2025

SUP & Run et la “Pont Pont”: L’étĂ© Swell Ă  Brest selon Mathieu Hurier

Ă€ la tĂŞte du shop Swell Addiction, Mathieu Hurier est un acteur clĂ© de la glisse et du stand up paddle Ă  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 quĂŞte de nouveautĂ©s, il innove […]

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

19 Jun 2025

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

Champion du Monde ICF Master 40+, Champion de France et multiple gagnant de nombreuses courses aux quatre coins de la France comme tout rĂ©cemment 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 […]

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 PĂ©rez Starboard dream team rider and one of the best paddler from Spain, dominated the weekend with a commanding wire-to-wire […]

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 KoĹ‚obrzeg, 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 […]