SUP Race Gear

The remastered SUP racing boards never fail to spark excitement, raising the question of just how far innovative R&D and design can push the sport. The all-new 404 LTD 2 Pro Carbon 14′ takes a significant leap forward from previous models. Developed with input from world SUP Champions  Danny Ching (404 Co-Founder) and April Zilg, […]

Blackfish Paddles, the Canadian brand specialising in premium, handcrafted SUP paddles, is starting 2025 on a high note with the launch of a new addition to their paddle range. Building on the success of the Yukon 520 paddle, this release demonstrates the Blackfish Paddles team’s commitment to supporting young talent in the SUP community. Collaborating […]

Tanja Ecker, the 11x National German SUP Champion, Ultra-Endurance Paddler, Coach and 404 and Hippostick Europe Boss, appears to have sparked a wave of enthusiasm across Europe. She’s created a vibrant community centred around the 404 brand, attracting dedicated riders who tackle some of the toughest SUP races on the planet including the SUP 11-City Tour. We caught […]

Esperanza Barreras, one of the most dominant athletes in the SUP Racing world, heads into the 2024 ICF SUP World Championships in Sarasota, Florida, as the reigning ICF champion in both the Technical Race and Long Distance categories. Known for her remarkable consistency and versatility across all racing disciplines, the Starboard dream team rider has […]

As we’re publishing this story, Emmanuelle Marcon, the 2024 Ultra SUP Race French Champion, Vice World Sprint Champ SUP,  Coach at Pure Paddle Fitness and expedition guide, will be gearing up to power through the rapids of the Marathon des Gorges de l’Ardèche , the 36km race in the southern Ardèche region of France. She’ll be […]

If innovation takes iteration, then that’s the concept fuelling the design of the SUNOVA Allround Faast Pro boards. With each refinement and tweak, Marcus Tardrew, SUNOVA Rider and Designer, and the Team advance the design, zeroing in on the elements that make a race board excel. The result? A board that’s engineered through relentless improvement […]

In just two and a half years, Starboard SUP racer Alba Alonso Frey from Spain has made a meteoric rise in the world of SUP racing. Recently crowned the 2024 ISA Sprint World Champion, Alba also helped Team Spain claim the Nations World Champion title at the ISA World Championships in Copenhagen. In a thrilling […]

We’ve seen firsthand over the years what it takes to fuel the growth of SUP communities by raising the profile of the sport through high-calibre competitions that attract international athletes, while also keeping local talent engaged within the scene.  This year, Chris Freeman, Co-Founder of Black Project, the Maui brand developing high-performance stand-up paddleboard fins […]

The Infinity Blackfish is undeniably one of the most renowned race boards in the SUP world. The all water design sparked up unmatched levels of buzz in 2018 when Kai Lenny returned to competition and dominated the APP World Tour Sprints in London. We were there to witness it first-hand! The eagerly awaited 2025 Blackfish […]

Basssup, originally launched in 2016 as a premium inflatable SUP board company, has pivoted to become one of the leading names on the Polish SUP scene. This transformation is a direct result of the Founder’s, Jędrzej Klafkowski, passion and skills as a shaper and visionary. Leveraging this expertise, the Basssup has expanded its offerings to include […]

Infinity Speed Freak Candice Appleby, the undisputed queen of SUP racing, continues to shape the sport both on and off the water. After her major victory at the Pan American Games in Chile last year which followed a new Gold medal at the 2022 ISA World Championships in Puerto Rico, she’s been focusing on recovery […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]