We are excited to announce the TotalSUP Awards 2024! As we look back on the incredible year of 2024, it’s time to celebrate the standout contributions of individuals, brands, and events that have shaped the world of Stand Up Paddle, particularly in SUP race, SUP surf, and SUP foil.
Join the TotalSUP Awards 2024!
Cast your vote and support your favorites in this exciting celebration of the best in SUP. Show your appreciation for the top athletes, rising stars, memorable performances, innovative brands, and unforgettable events, carefully selected by the TotalSUP team.
In memory of Amandine Chazot & Enzo Gilles
This year’s awards are dedicated to the cherished memory of French SUP racers Amandine Chazot and Enzo Gilles, two extraordinary individuals who left us far too soon, just a few months apart. Amandine and Enzo touched countless lives in France and around the world with their passion, kindness, and unwavering determination. Their spirit and contributions continue to inspire us all, and through this tribute, we honor their legacy.
Rules
Voting Period: December 12, 2024 > January 12, 2025.
Rules: Only one vote per person per category. VPN voting is blocked.
Live Results: Voting results will be visible until January 7, after which they will be temporarily hidden during the final week of voting. The winners and a detailed recap of the SUP highlights from 2024 will be revealed in January!
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21 Jul 2026
Starboard has done it again with the TallTwin, and when Zane Kekoa Schweitzer says “this thing rips,” the SUP surf world pays attention. Starboard‘s latest wave shape, the TallTwin, blends two seemingly opposite worlds: the speed, looseness and freedom of a Twinfin with the glide, trim and flow of a classic longboard. The result is […]
19 Jul 2026
The Gorge Ultra Distance went all in on SUP – and it delivered. Held on 12 July, the inaugural 17-mile downwind race unfolded in one of the world’s most iconic downwind playgrounds: the Columbia River Gorge. Organisers also introduced a 7-mile Short Course option, opening the event to a wider range of paddlers and giving […]
17 Jul 2026
Planet Baltic SUP Race has become a magnet for young SUP talent from some of Europe’s leading clubs and development programmes – and among the next generation looking to make the transition from flat water to open-sea racing are the Jaroć brothers. The 9th edition of Planet Baltic SUP Race returns from 5-8 August in […]
16 Jul 2026
As SUP foiling began to emerge and then exploded during the COVID era, one question kept coming up for professional SUP athletes: have we lost you to foiling too? With long open-ocean downwind runs becoming possible, SUP foiling quickly opened up a new side of the sport. Fresh off a podium finish at her first […]
15 Jul 2026
Built around athlete feedback and recognised as one of Europe’s most progressive SUP circuits, the 2026 Belgian SUP Tour (BST) founded by Vincent Claeskens, continues to raise the bar with its diverse race formats, welcoming atmosphere and strong community spirit. As the tour enters its decisive second half, the calendar features a packed programme of […]
14 Jul 2026
The second edition of The Eliminator took place on Saturday, 11 July, in Derby, United Kingdom, bringing its unique blend of strategy, endurance and high-pressure racing back to the SUP calendar. Organised by Greg Wingo of Roam Projects and Cassie Salter of SUP Fitness: Wellbeing & Adventure and the creative forces behind endurance events including […]
10 Jul 2026
What keeps stand-up paddling moving forward isn’t just podium finishes – it’s the people behind them. Every new athlete signing tells a story of shared ambition, where a rider’s mindset aligns with a brand’s philosophy. For aspiring paddlers, it’s also an opportunity to dig deeper and understand why elite athletes choose a particular board or […]
8 Jul 2026
We’re hitting the road again with The Polar Bear Chronicles. TotalSUP has welcomed two-time SUP World Champion, multiple-time European Champion and NSP Team rider Christian Andersen – aka “Polar Bear” – as a guest writer for The Polar Bear Chronicles. Now we’re joining Christian for the next chapter of his journey. After racing and surfing […]
7 Jul 2026
Over the years, we’ve made it a point to shine a light on the next generation of stand-up paddlers, following their journeys as they grow from promising juniors into athletes ready to challenge the world’s best. Few things are more inspiring than watching young SUP athletes make the leap from the junior ranks to the […]
