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Red Paddle Co: Blazing trails with pioneers in inflatable SUP tech & proud B Corp

19 Dec 2024

Red Paddle Co: Blazing trails with pioneers in inflatable SUP tech & proud B Corp

Red Paddle Co, the pioneers of inflatable SUP technology, has been developing some of the most trusted gear on the market with laser-sharp focus on delivering quality that guarantees authentic experience authentic experiences on and off the water. To remain a leader in innovation, the UK brand underscores the need to push boundaries – going […]

Baltic Lifejackets Will Sponsor Your Next Green Adventure For Up To 1000€

29 May 2024

Baltic Lifejackets Will Sponsor Your Next Green Adventure For Up To 1000€

Swedish watersport brand Baltic Lifejackets, specialising in designing and manufacturing premium life jackets, buyoancy aids and water safety accessories, is looking for sustainability-minded try-out crew members for their Next Generation Journey 2024 as part of their Environmental Initiative. The purpose of this call is to find watersport enthusiasts who will test Baltic’s new line of […]

How to earn crypto and benefit the planet with Starboard Blue Tiki ($BTIKI)

8 Mar 2022

How to earn crypto and benefit the planet with Starboard Blue Tiki ($BTIKI)

Social tokens are on the rise in the crypto space and brands are embracing it to create more value, engage with their communities and incentivize positive impact behaviours. And recently, the SUP industry has witnessed a “pioneering move” into metaverse from Starboard SUP! Driven by sustainable innovation and the power of a community, Starboard has […]

Acclaimed Wilderness Adventurer Bruce Kirkby joins the Blackfish SUP Team

26 Mar 2021

Acclaimed Wilderness Adventurer Bruce Kirkby joins the Blackfish SUP Team

“How to get the best of it all? One must conquer, achieve, get to the top; one must know the end to be convinced that one can win the end – to know there’s no dream that mustn’t be dared. . .” – George Mallory once argued and his words still resonate strongly when referred […]

Stand-up paddle Canada with Blackfish SUP powerhouse Adam & Evan Gerbrecht

1 Oct 2020

Stand-up paddle Canada with Blackfish SUP powerhouse Adam & Evan Gerbrecht

Blackfish Paddles Team Riders Adam and Evan Gebrecht have been scoring podiums in SUP races across the West Coast, British Columbia for a while now but stand-up paddling is far more than just competing for these talented, elite SUP athletes. Deeply rooted in one of the most stunning locations for watersports and outdoors activities, and […]

Blackfish Paddles to support the freshly launched WSA Youth Pro Team

26 Jun 2020

Blackfish Paddles to support the freshly launched WSA Youth Pro Team

Dedicated to designing high performance SUP paddles and driving the sport of stand-up paddleboarding , Blackfish Paddles are supporting a new initiative launched by Water Skills Academy (WSA), global leaders providing watersport training and professional coach and guide certifications, in SUP, Surf, Lifeguarding and Packrafting. “Blackfish is proud to help support the WSA Youth Team. […]

SUP tour de force from the other side of the world: Meet the Blackfish Team Rider Sam McCullough

23 Apr 2020

SUP tour de force from the other side of the world: Meet the Blackfish Team Rider Sam McCullough

“I’m so grateful that David Smart of Blackfish Paddles believed in an unknown kid from the other side of the world” said Blackfish Team Rider Sam McCullough. Well let us tell you, “this kid from the other side of the world” is an emerging Aussie SUP powerhouse and a force to be reckoned with. Competing […]

Bring on Yukon River Quest 2021: Escape reality with Blackfish Riders ultimate Yukon SUP adventure

26 Mar 2020

Bring on Yukon River Quest 2021: Escape reality with Blackfish Riders ultimate Yukon SUP adventure

Shaken by the impact of COVID-19 global crisis the SUP industry responded by cancelling and postponing events to ensure safety of their teams, SUP athletes, visitors and local communities. The latest announcement from the organisers of the Yukon River Quest confirmed that due to the coronavirus pandemic, the 22nd annual marathon paddling race with a […]

Yukon River Quest: Blackfish riders dig deep and share wealth of knowledge to survive the SUP ultramarathon

10 Mar 2020

Yukon River Quest: Blackfish riders dig deep and share wealth of knowledge to survive the SUP ultramarathon

Blackfish Paddles riders have been digging deep and pushing hard through the Yukon territory since the inception of the Yukon River Quest, the world’s longest annual marathon race testing paddlers’ endurance to the limit over the 715 km/444 mile course from Whitehorse to Dawson City. Known as “The Race to the Midnight Sun,” it is […]

Amandine Chazot and Boris Jinvresse join Team Blackfish

10 Feb 2020

Amandine Chazot and Boris Jinvresse join Team Blackfish

Blackfish Paddles, designers of high performance, handcrafted SUP paddles, are set to make waves in Europe with the announcement of Amandine Chazot and Boris Jinvresse, two of France’s top SUP racers, joining Team Blackfish for the 2020 and 2021 seasons. Blackfish Paddles: Pivotal Milestone “Signing Amandine, who is a six-time French SUP Champion across a […]

Starboard turns SUP racing scene blue

20 Jan 2020

Starboard turns SUP racing scene blue

On an unparalleled scale, the 2020 saw the world as we know it on fire. Brands and organisations across the globe are pledging to dedicate their efforts to become more sustainable and environmentally friendly. There has also been an amazing response from the SUP and surf communities. TotalSUP has been celebrating stories of brands channeling […]

Top Tips for Cold Water SUP from Blackfish Paddles

17 Dec 2019

Top Tips for Cold Water SUP from Blackfish Paddles

“There is a widely held belief that SUP is a ‘Summer’ activity. I don’t agree with this,” says Peter Allen of Blackfish Paddles, designers of high performance, refined and handcrafted SUP paddles. “With the right mindset, preparation and equipment, SUP can be enjoyed safely at any time of the year. The smaller crowds, nature and […]

Go Green on Black Friday with Paddle Logger sustainable SUP apparel & new app offers

27 Nov 2019

Go Green on Black Friday with Paddle Logger sustainable SUP apparel & new app offers

Green is the new black! Embracing purpose and sustainability, Paddle Logger, a user-friendly tracking application for water sports, has joined brands across the globe who have come up with unique and alternative offering for the coming up Black Friday craze. TotalSUP caught up with David Walker, Founder of Paddle Logger, to chat about their eco-friendly […]

How to handcraft paddles for SUP Champions: Watch “Hands of Blackfish Paddles”

19 Nov 2019

How to handcraft paddles for SUP Champions: Watch “Hands of Blackfish Paddles”

Have you ever wondered how many times a human touches a handcrafted paddle in the course of it being made? “Hands of Blackfish Paddles”, a film from Blackfish Paddles, designers of high performance, refined and handcrafted SUP paddles, highlights each step of the paddle making process. Featuring Blackfish Paddles Founder, David Smart and Team Rider […]