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The International Canoe Federation (ICF) has finalized the locations and dates for this year’s Stand Up Paddling World Ranking Series. Four key events will take place across Europe, offering ranking points that will play a crucial role in the lead-up to the 2025 ICF SUP World Championships in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The competition […]

As the year drew to a close, the International Canoe Federation (ICF) unveiled its updated competition rule book, set to take effect on 1 January 2025, igniting discussions within the SUP community. Notable provisions sparking debate include the introduction of a one-design hard board mandate for Junior Athletes under 18 (U18) and the broad, non-specific […]

Welcome to the dedicated 2024 ICF SUP Worlds page! Here, you’ll find the latest updates on one of the year’s biggest SUP events, taking place in Sarasota, Florida, from 20 to 24 November. As the official media partner for this landmark event, TotalSUP is here to keep you updated on all the action, from thrilling […]

Esperanza Barreras, one of the most dominant athletes in the SUP Racing world, heads into the 2024 ICF SUP World Championships in Sarasota, Florida, as the reigning ICF champion in both the Technical Race and Long Distance categories. Known for her remarkable consistency and versatility across all racing disciplines, the Starboard dream team rider has […]

As the 2024 ICF SUP Worlds open in 10 days in Sarasota, Florida, there’s been an influx of announcements from the International Canoe Federation (ICF), the global governing body for paddle sports. Among the significant updates is the elevation of SUP from a commission to a full committee, now on par with other disciplines, with […]

Andrey Kraytor, the former canoe sprint world champion and now renowned SUP sprinter, is gearing up for the ICF SUP World Championships in Sarasota, Florida wearing multiple hats. With Union Paddlers offering their crucial rental service, athletes from across the globe will have access through Andredy Kraytor to top-tier gear, breaking down one of the […]

With just 6 weeks to go until the ICF SUP World Championships in Sarasota, excitement is building for what promises to be an unforgettable event. Hoichan Kwon, head of SUP at the ICF, shares his vision for the event with TotalSUP and its significance to the SUP scene in the USA. As some of the […]

The 2024 Agios Nikolaos on SUP, held in the stunning coastal town of Agios Nikolaos, Greece, marked the fourth stop of the ICF SUP circuit as this year’s only SUP World CUP . This prestigious event, which ran from September 27 to 29, attracted an impressive roster of athletes from 17 countries, competing across three […]

As the 2024 SUP racing season reaches its midpoint, we sit down with Hoichan Kwon, head of SUP Racing at the International Canoe Federation (ICF). Reflecting on a thrilling first half of the year, Hoichan highlights the successful integration of opportunities for juniors and the significant turnout at key events, such as the Spring SUP […]

As she transitions from the junior category to the Open women’s category, Greek SUP Racer and 2023 ICF Junior Sprint World Champion, Rea Logotheti shares with TotalSUP her incredible journey from a young Taekwondo enthusiast to a world-class SUP racer. Recently, she clinched two new Greek national titles in both Sprints and Technical Race. Additionally, […]

Are you looking for the LIVE FEED of the Lake Rocks Festival 2024, stop #2 of the ICF SUP World Ranking circuit? You are at the right place! Our very own Mr TotalSUP, Mathieu Astier, will be hosting and commentating once again one of the biggest races of the season for the second consecutive year. […]

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 […]