SUP Race tutorials & tips

With participation capped at 500 paddlers, Race to the Castle, the 40km Nottingham to Newark SUP event held on 26 April, stands as the blockbuster-style endurance challenge on the UK racing scene, consistently selling out fast. It was created by Cassie Salter, Founder of SUP Fitness: Adventure & Wellbeing, Coach and endurance paddler herself, in […]

Whether you’re a seasoned paddleboarder or just curious about trying SUP for the first time, we’ve compiled a list of the best books to inspire, educate, and elevate your experience. From technical guides and fitness-focused manuals to thrilling adventures and scenic paddling routes, these books offer something for every SUP enthusiast. Dive in and explore […]

Pour enrichir votre pratique du stand-up paddle (SUP) et découvrir ses multiples facettes, voici cinq libres incontournables. Que vous soyez novice ou expérimenté, ces livres vous offriront des perspectives variées, allant des techniques de base aux récits d’aventures inspirant. 1- SUP Tricktionary Fred Bonnef – sous la direction de Tricktionary GmbH 49,90€ Guide complet de […]

Nothing is quite as compelling in our line of work than uncovering the philosophy and mindset that determines pro athletes’ style and perspective on the sport of stand-up paddleboarding. When we first reached out to Bastian Grimm, the 2024 German SUP Long Distance Champion and SUNOVA, and Black Project SUP Team Rider, for some pro […]

Does the name Seychelle really need an introduction? Maybe not in the SUP world, but we’ll give you one anyways! Seychelle is a phenomenal athlete, mom, coach, and SUP world champion! Seychelle is also the founder of the SUP Stroke School, an 8 week stroke technique online coaching program and the creator of  her very […]

The Light Board Corp squad has recently dominated the latest stop in the SUP Alps Trophy race series at Lago die Alpi in Erfur. Initiated by the Light Board Corp Boss Gerd Weisner, the Light Riders organized a paddle clinic for SUP enthusiasts with Peter Weidert, 5-time ICF World SUP Champion, along with the Guest […]

This June, from the 12th to the 16th, Szeged, Hungary, will host the inaugural ECA European SUP Championships. Held at the world-renowned kayak-canoe venue, Maty-ér, this event promises thrilling competition for SUP enthusiasts of all levels. Participants can easily rent boards from UnionPaddlers, making it convenient for international athletes flying in. We had the pleasure […]

Dedicated to sharing her expertise and passion for the sport with paddlers of all levels, Susanne Lier, 4x World SUP Champion, elite athlete, Coach and SUNOVA Team Rider, kicks off the third consecutive year of her successful “Susanne Lier on Tour 2024 Europe Clinics & Workshops” encapsulating the training programme she’s been meticulously building that […]

A couple of weeks ago I had the honor of joining Seychelle for her first training camp of the year with co-host Larry Cain from Paddle Monster in Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina. Seychelle and Larry hosted 18 athletes that came from all over the United States, Canada, and even Europe! We stayed in a house […]

Vous avez suivi les Championnats du Monde ICF derrière votre écran, vous avez vécu à fond cette grande fête du stand-up paddle mais par procuration, au travers des réseaux sociaux… Mais là, ça y est, en 2024, vous vous dites : c’est mon tour ! Mais comment se préparer à une telle échéance ? Comment […]

It’s most likely the million dollar question in our sport: “How to choose my first SUP racing board”, especially when it’s a one-time investment and it has to be done right from the get-go. To tackle the subject, TotalSUP caught up with Tanja Ecker, 11x German SUP Champion, Coach and Founder, who has recently taken […]

You may be mistaken for thinking that only professional athletes are the ones organising their days around sport. However, creating good routines for sport, fitness and competition at any stage of your fitness or paddling journey can help you achieve more than you thought possible. Being an athlete and juggling a busy life is super […]

Christian Andersen aka the ‘Polar Bear’ is a name familiar to many around the world who follow SUP racing. At the start of 2023 he signed with the NSP International SUP Racing Team and his race season started fast with a podium at the first stop of the Euro Tour. This polar bear is more […]

Ahead of Alicante SUP Open, the 5th stop of the APP World Tour and the final battle of the 2022 SUP racing season, TotalSUP caught up with Daniel Parres, World Champion, NSP National Team Rider and the Founder of one of the biggest, most thriving SUP clubs in the world and also the organiser of the […]