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These are the stories of the women who write the history of Stand Up Paddling.

GBSUP Ambassador Sarah Hopp on finding strength & community through paddleboarding

22 Sep 2025

GBSUP Ambassador Sarah Hopp on finding strength & community through paddleboarding

As with any realm in life, we don’t arrive untouched. Stepping into sport is no different: we carry our stories, our motivations, our ambitions, and sometimes the things we hope to leave behind. The paths that lead us into sport may differ, but they share a common thread: finding a safe space and the opportunity […]

Lindsay LeBlanc Dominates the 2025 Crossing for Cystic Fibrosis – Overcoming Challenges and Elevating Awareness

14 Aug 2025

Lindsay LeBlanc Dominates the 2025 Crossing for Cystic Fibrosis – Overcoming Challenges and Elevating Awareness

This year the Crossing for Cystic Fibrosis was no easy feat. Not only do paddlers have to paddle 80 miles from Bimini in the Bahamas, to Lake Worth in Florida, they also have to navigate paddling through the dark, and rough waters. Those challenges did not seem to deter Lindsay LeBlanc from paddling hard, and […]

SIC Phenomenon Laura Paricio Ignites the 2025 SUP Season

31 Jul 2025

SIC Phenomenon Laura Paricio Ignites the 2025 SUP Season

Laura Paricio has had a fantastic start to the 2025 racing season! With already multiple podium finishes on the Euro Tour this year, the SIC youth development athlete is showing no signs of slowing down! The 18 year old Spanish athlete is excited and determined to continue her winning streak for the rest of the […]

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), […]

The women’s side of Basssup: In conversation with Małgorzata Majda, steering the brand’s iSUP division

6 Jun 2025

The women’s side of Basssup: In conversation with Małgorzata Majda, steering the brand’s iSUP division

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 well beyond its roots, with founder JÄ™drzej Klafkowski dedicating significant time in the studio shaping race, […]

Rising Star Marin Hoeboer Defeats Champion Petronella van Malsen at Dutch Championships

4 Jun 2025

Rising Star Marin Hoeboer Defeats Champion Petronella van Malsen at Dutch Championships

At just 14, Marin Hoeboer stunned the field at the Dutch SUP Championships, winning not only the junior division but beating the entire women’s field in the 10 km race, including two-time world and national champion Petronella van Malsen. Growing up in the Netherlands, Marin has been on the water since age five. After starting […]

Sveva Sabato x NSP: On a Mission to Become Junior World Champion

23 May 2025

Sveva Sabato x NSP: On a Mission to Become Junior World Champion

At just 15 years old, Sveva Sabato is already making a name for herself on the global SUP Race scene and has just earned her first international open women’s podium at the World SUP Festival in Spain. Based in Taranto, a coastal city in southern Italy’s Apulia region, Sveva trains with the Sup Academy Taranto […]

From Accountant to Paddling Business Owner – Standup Paddleboarding with Ana | Kent UK

4 Apr 2025

From Accountant to Paddling Business Owner – Standup Paddleboarding with Ana | Kent UK

In this engaging interview, Ana, the founder of Standup Paddleboarding with Ana, shares her journey into the world of Stand Up Paddle boarding and her passion for promoting a life on the water. Beginning her adventure eight years ago in Cornwall, Ana’s love for paddling has blossomed into a thriving business that offers a diverse […]

SUNOVA’s Waterwoman: Tarryn King Mastering the Waves and the Racecourse

23 Mar 2025

SUNOVA’s Waterwoman: Tarryn King Mastering the Waves and the Racecourse

Flowing effortlessly across the waves on a longboard or SUP surfboard and charging through the toughest SUP races, few athletes embody versatility like Tarryn King. A true waterwoman, she has conquered both the surf and the racecourse, winning multiple South African longboarding titles while also standing on international podiums in stand-up paddle racing. Competing at […]

Paddling Against All Odds: Rylee’s Journey to Make History for Cystic Fibrosis

14 Mar 2025

Paddling Against All Odds: Rylee’s Journey to Make History for Cystic Fibrosis

Anyone that knows Rylee Marie Walker knows just truly how funny, passionate, caring, and loving she is. She can make any room brighter just by walking into it. This year Rylee is attempting to become the first woman with Cystic Fibrosis to complete The Crossing for CF – an 80 mile endurance challenge from Bimini, […]

From Training to Triumph – Alexia Soto`s Rise with NSP

13 Mar 2025

From Training to Triumph – Alexia Soto`s Rise with NSP

At just 18 years old, Alexia Soto is proving to be one of the most exciting young talents in SUP racing. As an NSP team rider, she has spent years refining her skills with Club Deportivo Parres, training on some of the best race boards in the sport. In 2024, she delivered standout performances at […]

One to watch: Polish SUP Champion and Basssup Team Rider Katarzyna Zarembik

9 Sep 2024

One to watch: Polish SUP Champion and Basssup Team Rider Katarzyna Zarembik

Hailing from RTW RacibĂłrz, Poland’s most dynamic SUP club and the driving force behind the international success of the Polish Junior Team, Katarzyna Zarembik, the 2024 Long Distance National SUP Champion, has taken the next step in her professional SUP journey by joining the Basssup Team. TotalSUP caught up with the 22-year-old SUP athlete, to […]

From Wall Street to Watersports: Stephanie Shideler’s Journey in Stand-Up Paddling

2 Sep 2024

From Wall Street to Watersports: Stephanie Shideler’s Journey in Stand-Up Paddling

From a former finance professional, to one of the strongest female stand up paddling athletes in the racing world, we are honored to have had the privilege to speak with Stephanie Shideler. Steph is a true testament to finding happiness by following your passions and chasing your dreams. Now 49, Steph’s journey from the fast-paced […]

Compete for €9,000 prize money at the Agios Nikolaos ICF SUP World Cup 2024: Insights from Alba Frey and Andrey Kraytor!

20 Aug 2024

Compete for €9,000 prize money at the Agios Nikolaos ICF SUP World Cup 2024: Insights from Alba Frey and Andrey Kraytor!

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 […]

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