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Arthur Arutkin

Arthur Arutkin was born in 1997, the youngest of three siblings. Since 2006, he has been a passionate windsurfer, which is due in no small part to his father’s love for the sport before him. But Arutkin initially began with sailboarding, and he placed second at the French sailboarding championships as recently as 2015. SUP came a little bit later for him, as he took up the discipline in 2009.

Euro Tour Glory in Barcelona for Mariecarmen Rivera and Shuri Araki

26 May 2025

Euro Tour Glory in Barcelona for Mariecarmen Rivera and Shuri Araki

Barcelona once again delivered a world-class setting for stand-up paddle racing with the second annual edition of the BCN SUP World Fest, marking stop #4 of the 2025 Euro Tour. Taking place just a week after the previous stop in Santa Pola, Alicante, and serving as the third Spanish event on this year’s Euro Tour […]

World SUP Festival 2025 – “Shrimpy” Conquers as Espe Barreras and Mariecarmen Rivera Split Wins

21 May 2025

World SUP Festival 2025 – “Shrimpy” Conquers as Espe Barreras and Mariecarmen Rivera Split Wins

Attracting over 200 paddlers in the seaside town of Santa Pola, with more than 28 nationalities represented from all 5 continents, €16,000 in prize money, top-tier athletic performance, and a steadfast focus on sustainability and inclusion, the latest edition of the World SUP Festival Costa Blanca stood out, as expected, as a major event on […]

Battle for Hercules 2025 – LIVE FEED + RESULTS

27 Apr 2025

Battle for Hercules 2025 – LIVE FEED + RESULTS

The Battle for Hercules 2025 is ON!  Replay all the action from the brand-new European SUP League Stop #1 — which was live on the TotalSUP Facebook page with Stories and Interview on the TotalSUP Instagram Page. All our LIVE videos are now on our Youtube channel. Please subscribe! > TotalSUP Youtube page 🗓️ Saturday: […]

The development and impact of the all-new Black Project Hydro SynergyX on the paddling market

18 Mar 2025

The development and impact of the all-new Black Project Hydro SynergyX on the paddling market

The sport’s competitive edge is sharper than ever, driven by relentless performance optimisation. As specialisation takes centre stage, brands must do more than keep pace – they need to disrupt. We’ve been witnessing new approaches to developing SUP-specific gear, influenced by the principles of design thinking and disruptive innovation. The SUP R&D (Research and Development) […]

Steering the GBSUP National Series: Scott Warren’s vision for the future of SUP racing

25 Feb 2025

Steering the GBSUP National Series: Scott Warren’s vision for the future of SUP racing

The UK SUP racing scene has long been one of the most established in the sport, but to stay ahead, it needed a fresh approach. The challenge? Retaining top local talent, growing grassroots participation, and developing the junior division – all while strengthening key stakeholder partnerships. From the very beginning, the GBSUP National Paddle Racing […]

Steering Towards the SUP Future: Donato Freens is Black Project’s Athlete on a Mission

17 Nov 2024

Steering Towards the SUP Future: Donato Freens is Black Project’s Athlete on a Mission

“One race and one day at a time”, that’s the journey to becoming one of the best in the sport. For Donato Freens, taking a break from social media before the final event might seem like a carefully planned strategy – or simply time to recharge away from the spotlight. Either way, “the grind continues”, […]

Boosting the SUP Culture: A Conversation with Chris Freeman of Black Project 

21 Oct 2024

Boosting the SUP Culture: A Conversation with Chris Freeman of Black Project 

We’ve seen firsthand over the years what it takes to fuel the growth of SUP communities by raising the profile of the sport through high-calibre competitions that attract international athletes, while also keeping local talent engaged within the scene.  This year, Chris Freeman, Co-Founder of Black Project, the Maui brand developing high-performance stand-up paddleboard fins […]

Infinity Blackfish 2025 Breaks New Ground: Dave Boehne shares the details

17 Oct 2024

Infinity Blackfish 2025 Breaks New Ground: Dave Boehne shares the details

The Infinity Blackfish is undeniably one of the most renowned race boards in the SUP world. The all water design sparked up unmatched levels of buzz in 2018 when Kai Lenny returned to competition and dominated the APP World Tour Sprints in London. We were there to witness it first-hand! The eagerly awaited 2025 Blackfish […]

Legends and Rising Stars Ready to Clash at the 3rd Busan SUP Open

3 Oct 2024

Legends and Rising Stars Ready to Clash at the 3rd Busan SUP Open

The APP World Tour’s Busan SUP Open is set to make a thrilling return for its 3rd edition in 2024, with Gwangalli Beach serving as the breathtaking backdrop. The event will take place this weekend, featuring Sprint Racing on Saturday, October 5th, followed by Distance Racing on Sunday, October 6th. Not only will the world’s […]

Water Festival: 2nd Euro Tour Win for Rivera and Araki in Sicily

5 May 2024

Water Festival: 2nd Euro Tour Win for Rivera and Araki in Sicily

Under the radiant Sicilian sun, Mondello’s turquoise waters became the stage for a spectacular convergence of sportsmanship, fun, and music during the 2024 Water Festival. Organized by the visionary entrepreneur Vincenzo Michelucci, this event marked a significant evolution from the previous Mondello SUP Festival, expanding its horizons to embrace a multitude of water and multisport […]

New from Infinity SUP – the EVERREADY race board designed to make you faster in every race condition

24 Jan 2024

New from Infinity SUP – the EVERREADY race board designed to make you faster in every race condition

Dave Boehne and his Speedfreak squad at Infinity SUP are always ready to race and they now have a new board that, from the name alone, is ready to go. Soon to be seen on a start line near you here is the TotalSUP guide to the brand new EVERREADY race SUP Hi Dave, welcome […]

Busan SUP Open: Two-fold win for Juliette Duhaime, 1st APP gold for Fernando Serra, Arthur Arutkin takes the Long Distance

9 Oct 2023

Busan SUP Open: Two-fold win for Juliette Duhaime, 1st APP gold for Fernando Serra, Arthur Arutkin takes the Long Distance

The 2023 Busan SUP Open in South Korea showcased two action-packed days of Stand Up Paddling competition. On Day 1, Fernando Perez Serra emerged victorious in the sprints, sending a strong message about his rising talent. Kotaro Miyahira and Connor Baxter followed suit in 2nd and 3rd places. Day 2 featured a thrilling distance race, […]

French Champion Arthur Arutkin joins the Infinity SUP Speed Freaks

24 Mar 2023

French Champion Arthur Arutkin joins the Infinity SUP Speed Freaks

Infinity SUP Welcomes French Champion Arthur Arutkin to the Team Infinity SUP Co. known for premium manufactured – performance driven race and surf SUP’s, is proud to announce that French waterman and veteran SUP star Arthur Arutkin has officially joined the #infinityspeedfreaks.  Already a seasoned pro in the sport of SUP and one of […]

April Zilg and Connor Baxter Crowned 2022 APP World Tour Champions in Alicante!

15 Dec 2022

April Zilg and Connor Baxter Crowned 2022 APP World Tour Champions in Alicante!

The finale of the 2022 APP SUP Racing World Tour saw April Zilg and Connor Baxter claim the World Titles while Shuri ‘Shrimpy’ Araki and Mélanie Lafenêtre got their first win on an APP World Tour event to close a sensational season! Recap, Results, overall World Rankings, highlights and full LIVE FEED presented by Travis […]

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