Columbia Gorge Paddle Challenge

Despite the sanitary context, one of the most beloved events on the SUP Race planet took place last week in Hood River, Oregon : the Columbia Gorge Paddle Challenge, which has been sponsored by SIC Maui since 2018. Some of the best US paddlers and a handful of international racers, gathered at the start of […]

Last week, TotalSUP had the privilege to settle down in Hood River, Oregon for a full week, courtesy of the World Paddle Association and SUP brand SIC Maui, partner of the 2019 Gorge Paddle Challenge. Here are the embedded players an links to all the live actions, interviews, social media posts and publications produced by […]

For the 1st time ever, TotalSUP comes to Hood River, Oregon for (one of) the biggest downwind races on the planet! Follow the SIC Columbia Gorge Paddle Challenge 2019 on Facebook Live To watch Saturday’s Double-Downwinder and Sunday’s Technical Course Race, go to: www.facebook.com/totalsupofficial On Saturday, we will follow the Men’s Elite Downwind Run #1 […]

Starboard paddler Fiona Wylde had a great weekend at the Columbia Gorge Paddle Challenge, winning the double downwinder at her home spot.  Fiona gives TotalSUP the report of the performance at the Columbia Gorge Paddle Challenge. Photo Credit: Paddle League / Georgia Schofield What an amazing weekend it was! We were fortunate to be greeted […]

Season 2018 has started off with a bang with the formation of The Paddle League,  the brainchild of  highly-respected Australian athlete Kelly Margetts, Christopher Parker and Brian Meyer from Capital SUP (CEO), and in collaboration with The Paddlers Collective. https://www.instagram.com/p/BeYw63NhUhi/ A move which The Paddle League highlighted is to promote an all inclusive approach to SUP competition […]

Par Alexandre Bicrel –  Le week-end dernier se tenait la Naish Columbia Gorge Paddle Challenge. Une des compétitions les plus appréciées par les riders, et où le niveau était particulièrement relevé. En effet presque tous les meilleurs racers internationaux, à l’exception de quelques coureurs, étaient présents. Le vendredi, chaque racer avait rendez-vous au shop local, […]