SUP News

Introducing SIC Maui’s latest innovation: the Rocket Ship Turbo (RST) dugout all-water raceboard designed by the iconic SIC Maui original founder and designer Mark Raaphorst who claims “This isn’t just another board—it’s a fusion of cutting-edge design and unparalleled performance that’s set to redefine what’s possible in the world of all-water racing”. Let’s delve deeper […]

With the anticipation of the 2024 season mounting, and following the resounding success of the 2023 ICF SUP Worlds in Thailand, which showcased the sport’s global appeal with over 900 participants from 51 nations, Hoichan Kwon, the esteemed Event Manager at the International Canoe Federation (ICF) shares his insights and strategic outlook for the upcoming […]

Throughout March, Red Paddle Co joins an ever-growing group of B Corp organisations that are committed to prioritising the environment and society within every aspect of their business. The impressive status shows the brand’s commitment to taking steps to be more responsible in all areas of the company, as Head of Design, Phil Hawthorne explains: […]

Last weekend, Mangalore provided the perfect venue for the APP’s first step in India with the APP-sanctioned India Paddle Festival. The India Paddle Festival is the first step for international Stand Up Paddling in the region and Sasihithlu Beach provided the absolutely perfect venue to showcase the sport. A magical mix of Ocean and River […]

Dive into the heart of Sicily for an unparalleled adventure at the Water Festival, curated by stand-up paddle enthusiast and outdoor sports addict, Vincenzo Michelucci. Set against the stunning backdrop of the Gulf of Mondello, just a stone’s throw from Palermo, Italy, this festival, happening from May 3-5, is more than just a competition; it’s […]

Experience one of Europe’s largest stand-up paddle events during the ISA Worlds in Denmark! As the world’s finest SUP Racers vie for the ISA World SUP and Paddleboard Championship title in Copenhagen, enthusiasts of all levels are invited to paddle alongside in this exciting event. On September 21 2024, seize the opportunity to join what […]

Andrey Kraytor, 2 x Sprint Canoe world champion, continues to stir things up in the Stand Up Paddling world both as an athlete and as the manager for the thriving venture Union Paddlers. Not only did Kraytor secure a bronze medal at the last ICF SUP World Championships in the 200m sprints, but he also […]

18-year-old Donato Freens, the rising star from the Netherlands, emerges onto the global SUP Race scene with an impressive track record. Voted SUP athlete of the year in the 2023 TotalSUP Awards, Freens has been showcasing remarkable dedication and hunger for success event after event. His recent achievements include securing the 3rd overall position on […]

Once a world top-10 sprint kayak athlete, now a driving force in the Austrian SUP race scene, Rudy Van Haven holds the reins of the highly anticipated Lake Rocks Festival 2024 in Faaker See, Austria as Event Sports Director on May 9 to 12. As round #2 of the ICF SUP World Ranking circuit and […]

From the very beginning Ethan Huff was hooked on the sport of SUP and dove head first into trying to learn everything he could right away. From becoming an ASI (Academy of Surf Instructors) certified SUP instructor and developing his own skills, Ethan has carved out his own path in the world of SUP instruction […]

Fun fact: John Meskauskas, the mastermind behind Florida’s renowned SUP race brand, Flying Fish Board Co was a fly fishing guide before he fell in love with Stand Up Paddleboarding and SUP Racing. As Flying Fish gears up for a monumental year, culminating in November with the ICF SUP World Championship in Sarasota, Florida, Meskauskas […]

The long anticipated wait for Starboard’s 2024 new race SUP line up is finally over! We welcome back Starboard’s SUP Brand Manager Ollie O’Reilly to reveal the new and improved race board models – the beloved All Star and Sprint boards. The Tiki brand continues to thrive going into the 2024 season especially with these […]

With background in white water canoe racing and significant success in the sport representing Germany (his list of achievements in Classic, Sprint, single and team competitions includes, to name just few, three World Championships, six European Championships and gold medals in six Overall World Cups), Normen Weber‘s transition into the world of SUP racing seemed […]

Last year NSP SUP Racers had a big impact on the Technical and Sprint SUP Race scene with their new Cheetah board. NSP Superstar Christian Andersen was part of the design team that took the idea for this new SUP Race board from concept to the water and now he takes us at TotalSUP through that […]