SUP News

The Agios Nikolaos on SUP race, set against the stunning backdrop of Mirabello Bay in Crete, is a premier gathering for SUP athletes from around the globe. As part of the ICF SUP World Cup circuit, it also serves as a critical qualifier and ranking event leading up to the ICF World Championships in Sarasota, USA. Join us […]

The Naval Club of Funchal, in collaboration with the Madeira Promotion Bureau, will bring the world champion of Wing Foil, Australian SUNOVA rider James Casey, to the island in the first half of September 2024 to perform the first SUP & WING foil crossing between Porto Santo and Madeira Island. This event comes as Madeira […]

Last week Argentina and Peru were crowned champions of the Copa América de SUP in Colombia. The inaugural version of the new Stand Up Paddle Tour saw Infinity rider from Argentina Juliette Duhaime as the women’s champion and Peru’s Itzel Delgado as the men’s champion. The tour, which visited the departments of Córdoba, Bolívar, and […]

How many boards do you need to test to get a real sense (and feel!) of their quality and performance and to differentiate between various models?  TotalSUP caught up with Dominika Głąb, ISA Flat Water Coach, Founder of BANANA—a SUP, Ski, and Snowboard School – and one of Poland’s most active and creative sport promoters, […]

Alexandre Nogueira is the dynamic force behind the Molokabra event, a groundbreaking annual all-craft week-long downwind competition in Fortaleza, Brazil, set to take place this year from August 30 to September 8. The 2024 Molokabra promises to be extraordinary, showcasing the state of Ceará, Brazil’s premier SUP, SUP foiling and paddling downwind destination. The event’s […]

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 […]

The inaugural K-SUP Cup has been hailed as a resounding success, marking a new milestone in the growth of SUP racing in South Korea. Held in the stunning locations of Gangneung and Danyang, the series showcased the country’s top talent, drawing in over 140 paddlers, including international competitors from seven different nations. The positive feedback […]

Ke’ale Dorries, a dynamic force in the SUP world, is joining the Starboard Dream Team (again!), marking a significant milestone in her career. Hailing from the vibrant Gold Coast in Queensland, Australia, Ke’ale has spent over 15 years mastering the ocean, competing both locally and internationally. With a deep connection to her SUP community, she […]

Manuel Lauble, one of Germany’s top pro SUP racers, has had a standout SUP season, with consistent podiums and the latest wins at the SUP Alps Trophy (Erfurt stop) and the SUP Suisse Tour’s stops in Salavaux and Davos, Switzerland. He has also just embarked on a new chapter by joining the Light Board Corp Team, the  […]

Le SNSM Morbihan Paddle Trophy, l’événement incontournable de la rentrée 2024 dans le monde du SUP Race, se tiendra les 21 et 22 septembre prochains ! Avec trois types de distances (loisirs, raiders et élites), cette compétition attire chaque année les meilleurs paddlers mais aussi tous ceux qui souhaitent se challenger sur l’eau, peu importe […]

Stand-up paddleboarders often identify SUP spots by landmarks, and one such iconic location is the bronze statue of the Goldhorn (Zlatorog) deer, a symbol of Lake Bohinj located within the Bohinj Valley of the Julian Alps, in the northwestern Upper Carniola region, and part of Triglav National Park, Slovenia. This spot is also the home […]

The beach in Kołobrzeg transformed into one of the hottest SUP hubs of the season as it hosted the 7th edition of the Planet Baltic SUP Race, Poland’s longest-running ocean race. The event has firmly established itself as a key stop on the international SUP racing circuit, welcoming over 80 athletes from 11 countries this […]

Having recently put the Bondi iSUP Surf board by HONU through a test drive, I’m excited to share my thoughts. This board stands out not just because it’s an inflatable board designed specifically for surfing – obviously offering the benefits of portability – but because it is evident that HONU CEO and designer Mark Travers […]

Having made a remarkable comeback after motherhood, Susak Molinero is now enjoying her best EuroTour season to date. She holds a 2nd place ranking and excels in a highly competitive and stacked international field. Based in Piombino, Tuscany, but born in the vibrant city of Barcelona, this all-round waterwoman thrives in challenging ocean conditions, but […]