Now that you’re hooked to the feeling of riding waves you’re probably ready to step it up and start improving your skills.
Vancouver, British Columbia is widely regarded as one of the prettiest and most comfortable places in North America to spend time outdoors. Granted it’s fairly far north, so it’s quite cold for much of the year. But from spring through the early fall season, it’s mostly lovely outside, and as a result it’s something of a haven for travelers seeking outdoor activity.
Here, we’ve caught up with some of the SUP fishing pros from Vibe Kayaks to share some helpful tips and tricks that should give you a nice jumpstart into your new favorite hobby.
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.
Best Paddle Boards
Non-Inflatable
Hard, composite boards, offering the broadest range in price and performance, with the low-price point tailored primarily for recreation while the higher-price point delivers the highest performing boards in the market.
Inflatable
Inflatable boards offer the most convenience of storage while also delivering performances far beyond most people’s expectations, with the new technology making them quite stiff and tailored for various uses.
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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.
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.
iSUPs are a popular choice for many paddlers, but is it worth getting an inflatable paddle board instead of a composite?
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.
For those who want to preserve their adventures paddleboarding while still living in the moment, video recording may just be the way to go.
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.
Travel
Vancouver, British Columbia is widely regarded as one of the prettiest and most comfortable places in North America to spend time outdoors. Granted it’s fairly far north, so it’s quite cold for much of the year. But from spring through the early fall season, it’s mostly lovely outside, and as a result it’s something of a haven for travelers seeking outdoor activity.
There are places in this world that are truly something special and stand out above the rest. For standup paddle boarding (SUP) there are such places that deserve recognition and we’re dubbing them the 7 SUP Wonders of the World.
From Sweden’s serene lakes to Kenya’s tropical coastlines, 2026’s top paddleboarding destinations span Europe and Asia—highlighting the Algarve, Lake Bled, South Korea, and Okinawa as must-visit SUP spots worldwide.
County Kerry is made up of four different peninsulas jutting out into the North Atlantic. This means there are plenty of sheltered spots to pull out a paddle board and start exploring the spectacular coastline in almost any weather condition.
With a coastline shaped by centuries of Indian Ocean trade, inland rivers with serious white water, and one of the world’s largest lakes, Kenya offers something off the beaten track.
Across the U.S., there are thriving SUP communities where the season never ends — offering warm waters, active paddling groups, and a welcoming lifestyle for those seeking a winter escape or a year-round SUP home.
Tips
The shoulder/upper arm is the most frequently injured area for stand up paddlers, accounting for 33% of all major injuries among people practicing this sport, as found in a study published in the Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine.
After becoming the Association of Paddle Professional's Overall World Champion of 2017, Fiona Wylde has proven that even people with diabetes can overcome challenges posed by the disease and reach the pinnacle of the fast-growing sport of stand up paddleboarding (SUP).
Do you love fly fishing? Have you ever tried fly-fishing from a stand-up paddleboard? It’s taking paddleboarding to another level that presents both advantages and disadvantages compared to fishing with your feet on the ground, from a kayak, or aboard a boat.
Carbohydrates are a vital component of a healthy, balanced diet, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). They are also the primary source of fuel for nearly all types of exercise, including paddling, and are an essential dietary component for both athletic performance and overall wellbeing.
Here, we caught up with World Champion Paddle Boarder Seychelle during her own journey to motherhood to share some tips for paddle boarding during pregnancy.
Things can and likely will go wrong at some point and no-one knows this better than some of SUP’s most experienced adventure paddlers Bart de Zwart and Gabriel Gray.
Stand up paddleboarding (SUP) provides rehabilitation benefits to participants, according to research. This makes it a great activity for the 54 million Americans that are currently registered as disabled.
As of October last year, there were 32 drownings in State Parks, several of them occurring during paddleboarding trips, according to Colorado Parks and Wildlife. These unfortunate occurrences place further emphasis on SUP beginners learning how to avoid common mistakes.
Cold and flu season is not a fun one, and if you have survived the season “flu-free”, consider yourself blessed. And if you are caught right in the midst of a cold or flu, you might wonder: “Should I work out? Should I train?”
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The food you ingest doesn’t only impact on your health, but that of the ocean, too – and without a healthy ocean, there isn’t somewhere for SUP enthusiasts to enjoy.