John Meskauskas

In 2024, many looked beyond the headline that read “the race won” when John Batson – the Flying Fish Board Co. rider, waterman with a background in windsurfing and kayak coaching and an accomplished endurance racer with podiums at events such as Chattajack, the Carolina Cup, and the Goat Boater Race Series – missed the […]

For stand-up paddle boarders who obsess over feel, flow, and performance, the Freedom and Freedom Pro from Flying Fish Board Co. offer two finely tuned options built for serious paddling. At first glance, they share the same top-tier speed and glide—but under your feet, the differences are clear. The Freedom delivers unmatched stability and tracking […]

Earlier this month Cam Carney had an incredible performance at John and Alice Batson’s race, the Lowcountry Paddle Fest in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina beating 2 x USA National Champion Jake Portwood in the technical races on the final day of competition. Cam has turned many heads this year as he has recently announced his […]

Today we had the pleasure to sit down with renowned foiling athlete Gwen Tutour to discuss his impressions of the BRAND NEW Flying Fish Fly-By Foil Board. From the moment he unboxed this striking piece of equipment, Gwen was captivated by its sleek design and astonishing lightweight construction, weighing in at just 11 lbs for […]

TotalSUP is dedicated to showcasing the thrilling world of long-distance endurance stand-up paddling races, particularly the unique and exhilarating Last Paddler Standing competition. This innovative event challenges paddlers’ endurance and mental fortitude, requiring them to paddle a continuous 3 mile loop around Nathan Benderson Park in Sarasota Florida until only one participant remains. At the […]

As we gear up for the ICF SUP World Championships next week, we had a chance to sit down with John Meskauskas, a key figure in Florida’s vibrant paddle boarding community, as excitement builds for the upcoming competition in Sarasota. John shares his enthusiasm for welcoming paddlers from around the globe and discusses the preparations […]

On the stunning Island of Hilton Head in South Carolina, the biggest SUP racing showdown in the United States this year took place September 6th – 8th! With just over two months to go from the ICF World Championships, the Americans showed up ready to race to determine who would become their national champions. The […]

From a former finance professional, to one of the strongest female stand up paddling athletes in the racing world, we are honored to have had the privilege to speak with Stephanie Shideler. Steph is a true testament to finding happiness by following your passions and chasing your dreams. Now 49, Steph’s journey from the fast-paced […]

We are so excited to bring back John Meskauskas to TotalSUP this year to talk about all things boards! Handcrafted in Florida, the United States, Flying Fish Board Co. is an innovative stand up paddle board company that has made a wide range of award winning boards such as the brand new Freedom “Shrimpy” Pro […]

Steve Miller is a passionate individual with a deep involvement in stand-up paddling as a co-owner of Flying Fish Board Co., reflects on his journey from discovering SUP surfing to competing in races and becoming part of a successful business partnership. His love for competition and dedication to improving his skills shines through as he […]

Most of you may know Eri as a Brazilian National Champion, and an ICF World SUP cup champion who has finished multiple times on the podium for the EuroTour. He is truly a phenomenal professional SUP racer, and a crazy stunt man on his paddle board. Beyond the titles and tricks he can do on […]

In a thrilling announcement on his personal website and social media pages that is sending waves through the SUP Racing world, 17 year-old Shuri “Shrimpy” Araki, renowned for winning 4 ISA World Titles in the last two years as well as for being the youngest ever racer to be crowned a world champion, has revealed […]

Fun fact: John Meskauskas, the mastermind behind Florida’s renowned SUP race brand, Flying Fish Board Co was a fly fishing guide before he fell in love with Stand Up Paddleboarding and SUP Racing. As Flying Fish gears up for a monumental year, culminating in November with the ICF SUP World Championship in Sarasota, Florida, Meskauskas […]

As 2024 kicks off, at 47, Kim Barnes, the Flying Fish Board Co. Team Rider from Florida, stands as a beacon of success in the SUP world. Her exceptional year 2023, marked by a triumphant Carolina Cup win and a stellar second place at the ICF SUP World Championships in Thailand, among other solid performances, […]