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World SUP Champ Lincoln Dews joins Blackfish Paddles as the Head of Product Development

17 Oct 2022

World SUP Champ Lincoln Dews joins Blackfish Paddles as the Head of Product Development

World SUP Champion and the 2022 Yukon River Quest SUP Record Holder Lincoln Dews has joined Blackfish Paddles as the Sales Manager for Australia and New Zealand and the Head of Product Development, announced the Canadian brand specialising in handcrafted, high-performance paddles for SUP, surf and foiling. Lincoln has collaborated with Blackfish Paddles to develop […]

Winning Yukon 1000 SUP division: Blackfish Rider Brad Friesen shares his experience

12 Aug 2022

Winning Yukon 1000 SUP division: Blackfish Rider Brad Friesen shares his experience

“When I’m in the zone… pain doesn’t seem so bad and my mind is clear and focused,” says Blackfish Paddles Rider Brad Friesen who has just won the Yukon 1000 SUP division completing the challenge in 7 days and 6 minutes, as part of the Pirates of the Yukon squad where he teamed up with Scott […]

Blackfish Paddles welcome 15-year old Vaïc Garioud to their Team

6 Jun 2022

Blackfish Paddles welcome 15-year old Vaïc Garioud to their Team

“Vaïc Garioud hails from New Caledonia and if his name sounds familiar that is because of his older brother Noïc Garioud. Vaïc is a very talented paddler, surfer, foiler and a true lover of all things water. Like Emily Evans who has just joined Blackfish Team, he has been using our paddles for a while but […]

UK Pro SUP Athlete Emily Evans joins Team Blackfish

16 May 2022

UK Pro SUP Athlete Emily Evans joins Team Blackfish

“We are pleased to announce that Emily Evans has signed a two-year sponsorship agreement with Team Blackfish. Emily hails from Wales and has been using our paddles for a couple of years now. She is a hardworking and gifted endurance athlete who comes to SUP from the triathlon and white water paddling worlds. This is […]

From Blackfish Downwind Camp to the launch of a new SUP coaching platform: Check out what Lincoln Dews does next!

20 Apr 2022

From Blackfish Downwind Camp to the launch of a new SUP coaching platform: Check out what Lincoln Dews does next!

With an uncompromising knack for the extreme and “coming from a family with four generations of grassroots watermen”, Lincoln Dews is the pro athlete to watch. Ahead of one of his biggest challenges to date, Yukon Double (Lincoln will take on two of the longest and most gruelling paddling races on the planet, The Yukon […]

French SUP Champion Anaïs Guyomarc’h joins the Blackfish Team

11 Feb 2022

French SUP Champion Anaïs Guyomarc’h joins the Blackfish Team

“We are excited to welcome Anaïs Guyomarc’h to the Blackfish Team. Anaïs is a very gifted young paddler as well as an excellent all-round watersports pro SUP athlete. We have watched her progress over the past couple of years, using our Salish paddle, and it was a natural fit to have her join the team […]

Décollage en SUP Foil pour Amandine Chazot et Boris Jinvresse avec les pagaies Blackfish

16 Dec 2021

Décollage en SUP Foil pour Amandine Chazot et Boris Jinvresse avec les pagaies Blackfish

On ne présente plus Amandine Chazot et Boris Jinvresse : ils sont au SUP ce que Rose et Jack sont au Titanic, sauf que, eux, ne risquent pas de couler ! Jeunes parents, ils ont réussi à compiler vie de famille, vie professionnelle bien remplie et une très belle saison de SUP Race avec toujours […]

Paddleboard Chicago with Blackfish Rider Kirsten Marina

19 Aug 2021

Paddleboard Chicago with Blackfish Rider Kirsten Marina

“The beauty of this sport is that you never stop learning and never run out of different aspects of it and new places to explore”, says Kirsten Marina Lefeldt, Blackfish Paddles Rider, SUP Athlete, Coach and Adventure Mentor. TotalSUP caught up with Kirsten to talk about growing the SUP scene in Chicago, preparing for the […]

SUP stoke continues for the Blackfish Team Rider Ke’ale Dorries

6 Aug 2021

SUP stoke continues for the Blackfish Team Rider Ke’ale Dorries

Ke’ale Dorries is not waiting for the things to change in the world and “the stoke continues with training”, she says. After battling injuries, the Blackfish Team Rider had a great start to the SUP racing season with strong performance and podiums bagged at the 12 Towers Ocean Race and the Scotss Head Paddle Games, […]

Circumnavigating Nova Scotia: Blackfish Paddles to support Expedition SUP Mi’kmaw’ki

21 May 2021

Circumnavigating Nova Scotia: Blackfish Paddles to support Expedition SUP Mi’kmaw’ki

‘Why the extreme? Why push the boundaries and limits?’ are the questions that keep recurring when it comes to large-scale stand-up paddleboarding endeavours. With Blackfish Paddles supporting ambitious and record-breaking SUP expeditions (The Great British Paddle 2020, Nymboida SUP descent and The Long Paddle 2021, to name just few), we have a unique opportunity to […]

Blackfish collaborates with the world’s top athletes on new designs for SUP and Foil

26 Feb 2021

Blackfish collaborates with the world’s top athletes on new designs for SUP and Foil

“The DNA of Blackfish is around its tactile feel”*. TotalSUP had a rare opportunity to catch up with David Smart, endurance athlete, entrepreneur and the Founder of Blackfish Paddles, the high-performance paddle brand which philosophy is being driven by purpose, passion for the sport and people who contribute to it. Buckle up for a story that […]

Quality and agility: Blackfish Paddles dealer on future-proofing your SUP venture

26 Nov 2020

Quality and agility: Blackfish Paddles dealer on future-proofing your SUP venture

It’s been quite a ride for the entire SUP industry since the outbreak of COVID-19 pandemic.  SUP brands had to start rethinking and adapting  their business models and explore new, creative and innovative solutions to navigate these challenging times. Seems like some things have remained unchanged – brands’ commitment to quality and sustainability that drives […]