SUP Race tutorials & tips

 This BOOTHCAST is with Pro SUP Paddler Josh Riccio and is brought to you by BOOTH Training in partnership with TotalSUP Josh is originally from Florida but found a love for paddling when he moved to Maui in 2010. In 2012 he picked up a race board to complement his OC6 workouts with his […]

The SUP, surf and paddling communities in the UK have been hit hard by current lockdown but also showed remarkable solidarity by stopping all water based activity to reduce the risk to the lifesaving crews and other emergency services being exposed to COVID-19, and the pressure on their time. TotalSUP caught up with Ben Pye, […]

Paddling further, hiking higher seem like natural drivers and motivation behind the SUP and fitness challenges the Starboard Ambassador, Stacey Smithson-Grey, embarks on. Amidst the global COVID-19 crisis and SUP and surf life under lockdown, TotalSUP caught up with this inspirational endurance paddler, community builder and wellbeing advocate for land-based SUP exercise tips and to instil […]

Blackfish Paddles riders have been digging deep and pushing hard through the Yukon territory since the inception of the Yukon River Quest, the world’s longest annual marathon race testing paddlers’ endurance to the limit over the 715 km/444 mile course from Whitehorse to Dawson City. Known as “The Race to the Midnight Sun,” it is […]

As SUP riders across the globe are setting new goals for the 2020 season, SUP foiling, one of the most hyped water activities of the recent years, will make it to the top of the bucket lists. Total SUP caught up with the Fanatic Team Rider and 2019 Junior World Champion, Christian Andersen aka Polar […]

“There is a widely held belief that SUP is a ‘Summer’ activity. I don’t agree with this,” says Peter Allen of Blackfish Paddles, designers of high performance, refined and handcrafted SUP paddles. “With the right mindset, preparation and equipment, SUP can be enjoyed safely at any time of the year. The smaller crowds, nature and […]

SUP dogs are taking the SUP world and social media by storm and paddlers around the globe simply can’t imagine paddleboarding adventures without their four-legged companions. Staying safe on the water should be the number one priority of any water sports enthusiasts and personal flotation devices are commonly used to help keep people safe. Red […]

Driven by passion for watersports and cutting-edge designs, RRD International have grown from its epic windsurfing roots into a SUP and foil powerhouse with RRD Team Riders shredding the pro SUP racing scene globally. TotalSUP caught up with the RRD Team Rider Francesco Mazzei to talk about the growing SUP racing scene in Italy.  Hi […]

With impressive global following and competitions, CrossFit has taken the fitness industry by storm. TotalSUP had a unique opportunity to cut through the hype and talk with Pascal Bleys, Fanatic Team Rider, Endurance SUP Athlete and CrossFit Champion, to look how stand up paddlers could benefit from cross-training workouts. Hi Pascal, massive congratulations on your […]

Green is the new black! Embracing purpose and sustainability, Paddle Logger, a user-friendly tracking application for water sports, has joined brands across the globe who have come up with unique and alternative offering for the coming up Black Friday craze. TotalSUP caught up with David Walker, Founder of Paddle Logger, to chat about their eco-friendly […]

SUP surf’s up! Infinity SUP and Nosara PaddleSurf are inviting SUP enthusiasts who are looking to take their SUP surfing skills to the next level to join them in Nosara, Costa Rica for the Infinity SUP Skills Camp 2020 with Dave Boehne. “Infinity SUP Skills Camp is a way to introduce the Infinity audience to […]

Have you ever wondered how many times a human touches a handcrafted paddle in the course of it being made? “Hands of Blackfish Paddles”, a film from Blackfish Paddles, designers of high performance, refined and handcrafted SUP paddles, highlights each step of the paddle making process. Featuring Blackfish Paddles Founder, David Smart and Team Rider […]

In response to technology and social networks empowering today’s digital users to enhance their experience, connect and share information with anyone, anywhere and at any time, brands are looking for new ways to engage with their audience and build deeper connections. Users are increasingly becoming active creators shaping the products and services they use. TotalSUP […]

Convenience is the new loyalty, claim digital media gurus describing the next generation of consumers in their relentless pursuit of asset-light lifestyle and unparalleled experiences. Convenience mixed with versatility could easily describe user needs and expectations when it comes to choosing their SUP and watersport gear to keep them dry and warm on and off […]