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Organized by Clube Naval do Funchal, the 2024 Madeira Island SUP Challenge showcased thrilling action across two days of competition, drawing top athletes from across Portugal and beyond to the picturesque Funchal Bay. The event, part of the 5th stage of the National SUP Race Championship, began with an exciting long-distance race on Day 1, […]

After an unforgettable 2024 edition, I’m excited to share with you that Molokabra, Brazil’s biggest downwind multicraft competition (SUP, SUP Foil, Outrigger Canoe, Va’a, Surfski, Prone paddleboard, Wing, Kite etc.), is returning for its seventh edition from August 22nd to 31st, 2025, in Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil. Having experienced it firsthand, I can honestly say that […]

It seems like Yehor Tarasko can paddle just about anything and effortlessly take his SUP game to new heights (literally!) with the tricks and stunts he performs. This Ukrainian paddler, now based in Poland, is the Basssup Team Rider, and most likely one of the few freestylers and whitewater athletes at this level of proficiency […]

From October 18 to 21, Les Ailes de Saint-Tropez (LAST) returns for a second special Downwind edition in the legendary bay of Saint-Tropez. After a successful first edition in 2023, this multi-sport event aims to become a must-attend for SUP race and SUP foil enthusiasts, especially those passionate about downwind. This year, the competition expands […]

Industry stories where Founders personally take on the challenge themselves resonate deeply. It’s inspiring to see the leaders who not only stand behind their products but actively push their own limits, embodying the spirit of their brand and passion for the sport. This is exactly the case with Yster SUP, the premium Swedish brand, based […]

La Nautic Paddle est enfin de retour après une année de pause en 2023, et à l’occasion de cette 13ème édition, le 1er décembre 2024, Didier Lafitte reprend son rôle de directeur de course. Figure emblématique de l’événement, il a accompagné la course depuis ses débuts sous la neige avec une poignée de participants jusqu’à […]

With downwind foiling booming all across the globe, Starboard has unveiled two groundbreaking products just in time for two major international Downwind SUP Foil events in France – the Crozon Foil Festival and LAST Les Ailes de Saint Tropez. The Ace Foil Lightning board and the Foil Blade are designed to push the limits of […]

With just 6 weeks to go until the ICF SUP World Championships in Sarasota, excitement is building for what promises to be an unforgettable event. Hoichan Kwon, head of SUP at the ICF, shares his vision for the event with TotalSUP and its significance to the SUP scene in the USA. As some of the […]

The 2024 Busan SUP Open delivered thrilling racing across two action-packed days, with standout performances from some of the world’s top paddlers. On Day 1, NSP rider Christian Andersen dominated the surf sprints, powering through a tough field that included four-time ISA World Champion Shuri Araki and Starboard’s Aaron Sanchez. His victory in the sprint […]

Du 18 au 21 octobre prochain, Les Ailes de Saint-Tropez (LAST) revient pour une deuxième édition spéciale Downwind dans la mythique baie de Saint-Tropez. Après une première édition réussie en 2023, l’événement multiglisse cherche à s’imposer comme un rendez-vous incontournable pour les passionnés de SUP race et de SUP foil, et en particulier de downwind. […]

The 2024 Agios Nikolaos on SUP, held in the stunning coastal town of Agios Nikolaos, Greece, marked the fourth stop of the ICF SUP circuit as this year’s only SUP World CUP . This prestigious event, which ran from September 27 to 29, attracted an impressive roster of athletes from 17 countries, competing across three […]

I have written a few articles this year about paddling in beautiful destinations like Southern California, and Florida. Paddling on the Great Lakes offers a unique blend of adventure, tranquility, and stunning natural beauty. I have grown up in between the Great Lakes my entire life (specifically Erie, and Ontario), and I am stoked to […]

[FRANÇAIS] Après 10 années d’aventure hivernale inoubliable, la GlaGla Race se prépare à prendre une pause bien méritée en 2025. Cette décision reflète l’ampleur des efforts et des défis que l’organisation de cet événement unique représente. La prochaine édition tant attendue aura lieu le 17 janvier 2026, promettant de réunir à nouveau les passionnés de […]

La 18ème édition du Fort Boyard Challenge a offert un spectacle exceptionnel de Stand Up Paddle, avec deux journées de course très contrastées. Sous un soleil radieux, la première journée a vu les riders s’affronter sur une longue distance de 16 km en pleine mer, autour du mythique Fort Boyard. Le lendemain, sous une pluie […]