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

Loïc Cros s’apprête à relever un défi unique : représenter la France aux tout premiers Championnats du monde de SUP pour athlètes sourds, au Japon. Ce passionné de glisse, participera aux épreuves de sprint, longue distance et parcours technique dans le cadre des World Deaf Triple S Games. Mais avant de hisser le drapeau tricolore […]

From 24 of April to 1 of May , paddlers from across Europe gathered for the special Jubilee Edition of the International Descent of the Tiber, an event held every year since 1980. Since 2014, this historic descent has also welcomed stand-up paddlers (SUP), adding a fresh and dynamic layer to the multi-day adventure along […]

Manuel Simoncelli is the coach of the Spanish SUP team, the reigning World and European  and co-owner of Mar Balear SUP, a pioneering school based in Port Adriano, Mallorca. Known for its groundbreaking work in training young SUP racers for over 10 years, the club has produced several world champions, including Laura Quetglas, Duna Gordillo, […]

Meet Rachel Cantore, a passionate SUP athlete, coach, and founder of Stand and Paddle, where she combines her love for the water with her mission to inspire others. Splitting her time between South Carolina, USA and Nosara, Costa Rica, Rachel leads transformative SUP and paddle surf retreats that immerse participants in the sport while promoting […]

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 […]

When it comes to SUP racing, few athletes embody dedication and passion like Christian Andersen. Representing the prestigious brand NSP, he recently showcased NSP’s latest innovations that continue to set benchmarks in the sport. With the release of the 2025 NSP range, the brand introduces game-changing equipment, including the Vivace paddle, Performance Race FSL Inflatable, […]

Les Championnats de France de Surf 2024 ont eu lieu dans les Landes, entre Capbreton, Hossegor et Seignosse, rassemblant l’élite française de plusieurs disciplines. Cette édition emblématique des 60 ans de la Fédération Française de Surf a offert un spectacle impressionnant, avec un total de 42 podiums répartis dans les displines shortboard, longboard, bodyboard, SUP […]

The Agios Nikolaos on SUP race, set against the stunning backdrop of Mirabello Bay in Crete, is a premier gathering for SUP athletes from around the globe. As part of the ICF SUP World Cup circuit, it also serves as a critical qualifier and ranking event leading up to the ICF World Championships in Sarasota, USA. Join us […]

The inaugural K-SUP Cup has been hailed as a resounding success, marking a new milestone in the growth of SUP racing in South Korea. Held in the stunning locations of Gangneung and Danyang, the series showcased the country’s top talent, drawing in over 140 paddlers, including international competitors from seven different nations. The positive feedback […]

Ils ont bravé les éléments et repoussé leurs limites pour remporter l’Ultra Race, la version course du Paddle Raid. La jeune Julia Risso membre de l’équipe de France de SUP Race et le couple Driss et Géraldine Lachkar, tous trois membres de La Cigale Surf Club, ont parcouru pendant 27 heures, 190 kilomètres en stand-up […]

Introducing SIC Maui’s latest innovation: the Rocket Ship Turbo (RST) dugout all-water raceboard designed by the iconic SIC Maui original founder and designer Mark Raaphorst who claims “This isn’t just another board—it’s a fusion of cutting-edge design and unparalleled performance that’s set to redefine what’s possible in the world of all-water racing”. Let’s delve deeper […]

With the anticipation of the 2024 season mounting, and following the resounding success of the 2023 ICF SUP Worlds in Thailand, which showcased the sport’s global appeal with over 900 participants from 51 nations, Hoichan Kwon, the esteemed Event Manager at the International Canoe Federation (ICF) shares his insights and strategic outlook for the upcoming […]

Vania Torres Olivieri is one of the leading SUP Surfers in South America and after an injury-affected 2022 season, she’s now fully fit and ready to rip on her custom Infinity SUP boards shaped by Dave Boehne in Dana Point. TotalSUP sat down with Vania and Dave to talk about Infinity custom boards and her […]