Summary

Welcome to the Supconnect Weekly Recap, our countdown of the Top 5 biggest news, reviews, interviews and features surrounding the world of Stand Up Paddleboarding. If you’ve got anything newsworthy, weird or worth reading about, don’t be shy to share the scoop with us via e-mail.

1. Motivation Matters, When You’re Paddling Across Florida

Heat Score - 94

Jake Portwood’s 155-mile SUP journey across Florida’s Okeechobee Waterway turned from adventure to mission, raising over $10,000 for clean water efforts. Now, he's launching the inaugural Lake 2 Ocean Paddle Race to raise awareness about Florida's water crisis. Read more HERE.

2. Champions Crowned at the 2025 India Paddle Festival

Heat Score - 87

Champions rise at the 2025 India Paddle Festival! Christian Andersen’s stunning sprint victory, Espe Barreras’ dominant performance, and Antonio Morillo’s overall triumph set the stage for an epic SUP season. Read more HERE.

3. Spring 2025 SUP Gear Guide

Heat Score - 79

We’ve put together a list of SUP gear, accessories, and of course boards for everyone from a beginner to the advanced SUP'er for the 2025 Spring paddle boarding season. Read more HERE.

4. Paddle Boarding Baja Arizona

Heat Score - 72

The best way to tour the Sonoran Desert in Baja Arizona is by stand up paddleboard. That’s right. What you just read is not a mirage. There are people who hike, bike and the like, but stand up paddle boarders can see everything from the water. Read more HERE.

5. Beginner Kettlebell Exercises To Improve Your Paddling

Heat Score - 68

Working out with kettlebells can improve your balance, stability, endurance and strength. Here, Alex Mauer walks through the two-arm kettlebell swing which is a perfect exercise to help increase your power output and endurance. Read more HERE.

Weekly Recap 03/18/2025