Lake Tahoe is one of the most famed and renowned holiday making spots in the USA. Straddling the states of California and Nevada and located at the foot of the breathtaking Sierra Nevada mountain range, the clear blue waters of the United States’ largest Alpine lake have been drawing in tourists in search of relaxation and recreation since time immemorial. Measuring 35 km in diameter and boasting 115 km of coastline, the lake itself is a veritable paradise for watersports enthusiasts of all kinds. To make matters all the more idyllic, the area lays claim to no less than 300 km of sunshine all year round. Of course, Lake Tahoe is not only a sublime backdrop for water-based recreational activity, with people coming from across the North American continent to take advantage of the world class ski resorts that dot the snow-capped mountain range that overlooks the lake. But SUP already has something of an illustrious history in the locality, with a host of well-known local SUP riders originating in the scenic setting and a number of high-profile competitions taking place in the freshwater location. Â
In fact, such is SUP’s stature in Lake Tahoe that many regard it – alongside Hawaii – as the spiritual birthplace of the sport itself. It is after all the home of the Ta-Hoe Nalu Paddle Festival, the longest-running and one of the largest SUP events in the USA, taking place in the month of August every year on the lake’s north end. Open to experts and beginners alike, the event boasts a variety of competitive races with significant cash prizes, and is a decidedly family-friendly affair. The following month, there is the Tahoe Cup, another annual competitive event series, which includes the Tahoe Fall Classic, a 35 km point-to-point paddle race stretching from El Dorado beach situated at the lake’s southern end to Kings Beach in North Lake Tahoe.
Reflecting the thriving local paddling community in the Lake Tahoe area, myriad SUP board and accessory brands and manufacturers have opened up in the areas surrounding the lake’s most important SUP spots. One such place is South Tahoe Standup Paddle, which was founded by the Brackett family in 2010 and which offers a wide range of boards and accessories, servicing SUP beginners to the most seasoned experts. The company also offers SUP tours and SUP lessons to those eager to improve their SUP capabilities and explore Lake Tahoe in greater depth. Additional local SUP brands inclde SUP-Tahoe Standup Paddle, Adrift Tahoe and Tahoe Paddle & Oar, but the choice is considerable. Â
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23 Feb 2026
From her historic stand-up paddle crossing between Cuba and Key West to countless miles logged along Florida’s wild coastline, Victoria Burgess has built a reputation as a multicraft waterwoman on grit, endurance, and heart. But beyond the big crossings and bluewater challenges, her passion runs just as deep for her home waters. Now she’s inviting […]
16 Feb 2026
Infinity SUP returns to Santa Cruz Paddlefest 2026 (27-29 March) as the official SUP surfing division sponsor, continuing their tradition of showing up strong both at the start line and in the break. The longest-running paddle surf competition on the planet, Santa Cruz Paddlefest has been setting the standard since 1985. Its iconic venue, Steamer […]
4 Dec 2025
Welcome to the livestream marathon of Last Paddler Standing 2025 – the most unpredictable, sleep-deprived, edge-of-your-seat SUP race on the planet. Starting December 6 at 9 am at Lake June in Winter, Florida, athletes will paddle a 3.33-mile loop every hour on the hour… and keep going until there’s only one paddler left. No finish […]
4 Jul 2025
Steve Houser is a Jersey Shore (New Jersey, USA) native with saltwater in his veins — a lifelong waterman shaped by years of sailing, skateboarding, surfing, and, since 2013, paddleboarding. A Marine Corps veteran and high school history teacher, Steve brings discipline, heart, and humor to everything he does. His passion for SUP began after […]
20 Nov 2024
Welcome to the dedicated 2024 ICF SUP Worlds page! Here, you’ll find the latest updates on one of the year’s biggest SUP events, taking place in Sarasota, Florida, from 20 to 24 November. As the official media partner for this landmark event, TotalSUP is here to keep you updated on all the action, from thrilling […]
15 Sep 2024
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 […]
11 Sep 2024
Anik Wild, the co-founder of Tahoe Watermans Landing, provides an insightful glimpse into Lake Tahoe’s allure as a premier destination for Stand Up Paddling and other paddle sports. With its stunning alpine landscapes and crystal-clear waters, Lake Tahoe offers a unique setting for paddling enthusiasts year-round. Anik’s journey from a career in ski racing to […]
16 Aug 2024
Jay Wild, a prominent figure in the US paddling community for close to 20 years, offers insights into the thrilling 2024 Tahoe Downwind Championships, set for August 17. This event, the second stop of the prestigious Tahoe Waterman Paddle Racing Series, promises an exhilarating challenge for all ocean paddle craft enthusiasts. With the breathtaking backdrop […]
24 Jul 2024
As the 2024 SUP racing season reaches its midpoint, we sit down with Hoichan Kwon, head of SUP Racing at the International Canoe Federation (ICF). Reflecting on a thrilling first half of the year, Hoichan highlights the successful integration of opportunities for juniors and the significant turnout at key events, such as the Spring SUP […]
