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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) […]

400+ racers, high-speed SUP action & €12,000 on the line: The Lake Rocks Festival 2025 is fast, fierce & unmissable

10 Mar 2025

400+ racers, high-speed SUP action & €12,000 on the line: The Lake Rocks Festival 2025 is fast, fierce & unmissable

The Lake Rocks Festival makes a powerful return to Faaker See in Carinthia, Austria on 29 May – 1 June! As a key stop on the prestigious SUP Alps Trophy racing series and part of the ICF World Ranking Series, this event has quickly become a must-attend for the global SUP community. With the world’s […]

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”, […]

SUP4Life 2024 Countdown: Inside the Belgian SUP Tour x WWSV Collaboration for Sports Development

6 Nov 2024

SUP4Life 2024 Countdown: Inside the Belgian SUP Tour x WWSV Collaboration for Sports Development

When grassroots rider passion sparks a thriving SUP community, backed by watersport organisations with a shared vision for growth, good things can happen. As we approach the annual charity-driven, SUP4Life event (12km canal race) and the Belgian SUP racing season finale, held on 15 December in Ghent, TotalSUP sat down with Vincent Claeskens, Founder and […]

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 […]

14-year old breakout talent Loranne Vlemincx gears up for the Championship stretch of the Belgian SUP Tour

23 Aug 2024

14-year old breakout talent Loranne Vlemincx gears up for the Championship stretch of the Belgian SUP Tour

Loranne Vlemincx, a 14-year-old rising star from Mol, Belgium, is quickly becoming a name to watch on the international SUP scene. With a knack for long-distance racing she’s already proven her versatility bagging three gold medals (Tech, Sprint & LD)  in the Open Class Junior Girls at the SUPNL’s NK SUP Tour 2024 in the […]

Major stops for Kjell De Bruyn in the 2024 Belgian SUP Tour ahead of the ISA Worlds

1 Aug 2024

Major stops for Kjell De Bruyn in the 2024 Belgian SUP Tour ahead of the ISA Worlds

“If you want to grow you need to surround yourself with people who can challenge you and from whom you can learn”, claims Kjell De Bruyn, Antwerp based 12-time Belgian National SUP Champion, Starboard Team Rider, Coach, and sport advocate, who’s already on the road, training, coaching and set to compete in international races (Poland […]

Massive Turnout and Epic A-List Battles: Lake Rocks Festival Reaches Iconic Status

15 May 2024

Massive Turnout and Epic A-List Battles: Lake Rocks Festival Reaches Iconic Status

The 2024 SUP Alps Trophy Lake Rocks Festival, which took place from May 9 to May 13, was a celebration of SUP Racing set against the stunning backdrop of Faaker See, an alpine jewel nestled in southern Austria. This 2.2 square kilometer lake, with its mesmerizing turquoise waters framed by verdant landscapes and snow-capped peaks, […]

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 […]

Battle For Hercules: Spanish Starboard Duo Alba Frey and Aaron Sanchez Conquer

24 Apr 2024

Battle For Hercules: Spanish Starboard Duo Alba Frey and Aaron Sanchez Conquer

The 2nd edition of the Battle for Hercules emerged as a pivotal battleground for two Starboard riders, each hailing from distinct corners of Spain’s vibrant coastline. Alba Frey, a formidable force from the Canary Island of Fuerteventura, defied expectations with a stunning victory, cementing her status as an underdog to watch. Meanwhile, Aaron Sanchez, representing […]

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