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“When we talk about the paddles being handcrafted, what most people don’t realise is how many times a human touches the paddle in the course if it being made,” said David Smart, Founder of Blackfish Paddles, the Canadian SUP brand designing, manufacturing and distributing premium, handcrafted SUP paddles. That tactile aspect of a paddle is […]

When grassroots rider passion sparks a thriving SUP community, backed by watersport organisations with a shared vision for growth, good things can happen. As we approach the annual charity-driven, SUP4Life event (12km canal race) and the Belgian SUP racing season finale, held on 15 December in Ghent, TotalSUP sat down with Vincent Claeskens, Founder and […]

Looking to take up your paddling experience a notch? Making the switch from an all-round beginner SUP board to an 11-foot model comes with numerous benefits, especially for intermediate paddlers aiming to level up their skills and explore a greater range of paddling experiences. TotalSUP caught up Dominika Głąb, ISA Flat Water Coach, Founder of […]

Rencontre avec le waterman français Tom Constant, spécialiste du Big Wave Foiling, du Wing Foil et du Downwind, qui vient de triompher lors de la deuxième édition de LAST – Les Ailes de Saint-Tropez. Originaire des Landes et naviguant entre la Méditerranée et l’Atlantique, Tom a hérité de sa passion pour l’océan dès son plus […]

In one month, the SUP 11 Islands Tour in Thailand welcomes back long-distance paddler Thomas Schillig for a five-day journey through stunning landscapes and open seas. Running from December 3rd to 8th, the event challenges paddlers with an average of 25 kilometers per day. Thomas, who began paddling in 2011, is known for his work […]

À seulement 16 ans, Thomas Dusart fait déjà parler de lui dans le monde du SUP race. Avec une série de performances remarquables, de la Gla Gla Race au Fort Boyard Challenge, en passant par les derniers Championnats de France où il a fait forte impression, ce jeune rider plein d’ambitions enchaîne les courses et […]

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 […]

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 […]

As Downwind SUP foiling rapidly gains traction worldwide, a few pioneering athletes stand out, both for their skills on the water and their dedication to building a global community around the sport. Hawaiian waterman Simeon Ke Paloma is one of those athletes. Born and raised in Hawaii, Simeon’s connection to the ocean runs deep. His […]

This year, the “Marathon International des Gorges de l’Ardèche” celebrates its 40th anniversary, a milestone for this legendary event organized by the Vallon Plein Air club. Each year, between 1,200 and 2,000 participants, including more than 100 Stand Up Paddlers, embark on this 28 km descent through the heart of the gorges, one of the […]

What does it take to commit to 30+ hours of nearly non-stop paddling, much of it in complete darkness? There’s something captivating about paddlers who return year after year for the SUP 11-City Tour experience. How many times do they face self-doubt, and how often do they negotiate with themselves to keep going? TotalSUP caught […]

Dirk de Beuf‘s SUP comeback might be one of the most compelling stories of our sport, shining a spotlight on the unsung Champion. How can you do justice to the story of an athlete who endured a heart attack while competing in one of the most iconic SUP races on the planet, only to make […]

Cette année, le Marathon International des Gorges de l’Ardèche fête son 40e anniversaire, une édition exceptionnelle pour ce rendez-vous légendaire organisé par le club Vallon Plein Air. Chaque année, entre 1200 et 2000 participants, dont une centaine de passionnés de Stand Up Paddle, se lancent dans cette descente de 28 km au cœur des gorges, […]

If innovation takes iteration, then that’s the concept fuelling the design of the SUNOVA Allround Faast Pro boards. With each refinement and tweak, Marcus Tardrew, SUNOVA Rider and Designer, and the Team advance the design, zeroing in on the elements that make a race board excel. The result? A board that’s engineered through relentless improvement […]