As part of the 10th anniversary of TotalSUP, we are thrilled to announce the inauguration of our inaugural Annual TotalSUP Awards! As we reflect on the entirety of 2023, it is time to honor and celebrate the contributions of individuals in the Stand Up Paddle industry, specifically those in the SUP race, SUP surf, and SUP foil scenes this year. Participate in the TotalSUP Awards 2023 by casting your vote! Show your support for your favorite athletes, emerging talents, outstanding performances, noteworthy brands, and memorable events, all carefully curated by the TotalSUP team. The voting period extends until midnight on January 1st. Please note that only one vote is allowed per person per category. Live vote results will be accessible below until December 25, after which they will be temporarily concealed from the public during the final week of the competition. We eagerly anticipate unveiling the results and conducting a comprehensive analysis of this remarkable year in SUP come January!
Based in Volos, Greece, NSP athlete Penny Tsaoutou is one of the most accomplished paddlers in the Women’s 50+ category. A former ski racer and coach, she discovered stand-up paddling in 2018 and quickly turned her passion into international success. Since her first appearance at the ICF World Championships in 2019, she has collected an outstanding twelve […]
After five intense days under the blazing Abu Dhabi sun, the 2025 ICF SUP World Championships came to a close with a mix of sweat, emotion, and history being written on the shimmering waters of Hudayriyat Island. As the event speaker alongside my co-commentator Rob, I had the privilege of living every thrilling moment — […]
Welcome to the dedicated 2025 ICF SUP Worlds page! The 2025 ICF Stand-Up Paddleboarding World Championships are making history in Abu Dhabi from 29 October – 2 November, as the UAE hosts the event for the very first time. TotalSUP, the official media partner, is bringing you all the latest updates from this landmark championship […]
The Light Board Corp squad is already warming up in Abu Dhabi, setting the tone for what promises to be an unforgettable week of racing. Reported by Planet Canoe, over 460 paddlers from 54 nations have gathered in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, for the 2025 International Canoe Federation Stand Up Paddling World Championships – […]
As the 2025 ICF SUP World Championships begin this week in Abu Dhabi, one inspiring paddler will be watching from afar. Kateřina Trdlová, from Czechia, will not be on the start line this time, but her story from last year’s Worlds in Sarasota still deserves to be told. In 2024, she claimed gold in the […]
Four hundred and seven athletes are now registered for the 2025 ICF SUP World Championships, set to take place in Abu Dhabi from October 29 to November 2. The stage is set for a very competitive edition, bringing together returning world champions and rising stars. After last year’s thrilling showdown in Sarasota, Florida, USA, all […]
Two brothers have paddled across the English Channel to raise a huge sum for children’s cancer research. Jamie BartlettBundy, 50, dad to Pearl who passed away from an aggressive form of bone cancer called Ewing sarcoma in 2017, and his brother, John Bartlett, 56, completed the feat in seven and a half hours, paddling from […]
From January 30 to February 1, 2026, Hungary will host the 8th edition of the Youth Pool SUP Challenge — an indoor paddling event unlike any other. Organized by Szabolcs Fodor and his team, this year’s edition takes a bold step forward with international ambitions and €6,000 in prize money for the Open categories. Blending […]
Face à l’île de Ré, la station balnéaire de La Tranche-sur-Mer accueille les Championnats de France de SUP Race 2025, rassemblant 80 athlètes venus de tout l’Hexagone pour trois jours de compétition intense. Au programme : Longue distance le samedi, Technical Race le dimanche et Sprints le lundi, trois formats exigeants qui mettront à l’épreuve […]