Kirsten Marina

Born in Germany and now deeply rooted in Chicago, Kirsten Marina Lefeldt has built a life around the water – and a reputation as one of the most dynamic figures in the SUP scene. Coach, pro racer and adventure mentor, Kirsten’s journey into stand-up paddling started almost by chance: a spontaneous first try on a […]

“When we talk about the paddles being handcrafted, what most people don’t realise is how many times a human touches the paddle in the course if it being made,” said David Smart, Founder of Blackfish Paddles, the Canadian SUP brand designing, manufacturing and distributing premium, handcrafted SUP paddles. That tactile aspect of a paddle is […]

“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 […]