Weekly Recap 10/27/2015
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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.
5. Introducing J&J Rax, Premium SUP & Surfboard Racks That Get The Job Done With Confidence
Heat Score - 68
As it goes with most good ideas, it all starts from a need and desire to do something better. Jacques Shelton and Jeremy Smith posed the question, "“Why isn’t there a better rack for surfboards?” Their answer? J&J Rax. Learn more about J&J Rax here.
4. Travis Grant On Molokai, SUP Training, And Balance
Heat Score - 77
In the world of standup paddle board racing, the name Travis Grant is synonymous with speed and ocean endurance. Grant is considered to be the "best paddler in the world", though his rankings currently place him at #2. But for this Australian, life on and off the water, is about balance. Take a look at a day in the life of Travis Grant here.
3. Largest Hurricane Ever "Patricia" Hit Mainland Mexico
Heat Score - 85
In just over 48 hours time, Patricia developed from a tropical storm into a category 5 hurricane overnight and has grown to become "the strongest hurricane on record in the National Hurricane Center's area of responsibility (AOR) which includes the Atlantic and the eastern North Pacific basins," according to a discussion early Friday morning from the National Weather Service Hurricane Center. Read about Hurricane Patricia and more here.
2. 4th Annual Chattajack Bigger Than Ever
Heat Score - 88
The 4th Annual Chattajack paddle board and kayak race took place over the weekend and it was a great race and bigger than ever! The Chattajack is a 31-mile SUP/Kayak race in Chattanooga, Tennessee with the Chattajack course running the length of the Tennessee River gorge. Read more about the event HERE and stay tuned for the full recap coming soon!
1. Supconnect Polls - People's Choice Awards 2015 Launching November 1!
Heat Score - 92
With the Supconnect Editor's Choice Awards now behind us we're excited to announce the 2015 Supconnect Polls -- the People's Choice Awards, where you, the consumer, the fan, the people who make this sport so awesome, can decide who your favorite athletes are, who you think captured the best photo and more! You nominate, you vote, and YOU DECIDE! Learn more about the 2015 Supconnect Polls here.
Photo Of The Week
Photo via: Michelle Wright
Description: Paddling on beautiful Lake Wanaka, New Zealand, with Wanaka Kayaks, SUP and Sail. #PaddleWanaka
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