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Weekly Recap 12/23/2025

December 23, 2025 by Staff

Welcome to the Supconnect Weekly Recap, our countdown of the biggest news, reviews, interviews, and features surrounding the world of Stand Up Paddle Boarding. This week we’re bringing you another sample of the best stories covered by ourselves and other publications.

SUP Surfing Champions Crowned at the 2025 Gran Canaria Pro-Am

December 22, 2025 by Staff

From last-second finishes to perfect 10s, the 2025 Gran Canaria Pro-Am crowned new champions and delivered elite SUP surfing.

How To Stay Stoked In A Crowded Lineup

December 21, 2025 by Bill Medove

It’s true that today’s broad surfing community holds a varied and often questionable understanding of surfing etiquette. Add a few individuals with entitlement issues, a couple more with a lack of common courtesy and respect and we have a recipe for a potential bummer of a surf session. Here’s a...

APP Crowns SUP Surfing Longboard, Junior & Masters Champions

December 19, 2025 by Staff

Defending champions, breakout performances, and historic firsts defined the 2025 Gran Canaria Pro-Am—setting the stage for an unmissable weekend of world-class SUP surfing in Las Palmas

Preparing for Your Winter SUP Escapades

December 19, 2025 by Jennifer Dawson

If nothing can get in the way of you and your board, make sure you are ready for winter by keeping the following considerations in mind!

Paddleboarding Lake Atitlán, Guatema…
Lake Atitlán was once called “the most beautiful lake in the world”. It is the…
5 Places to Paddle in Cold Weather
When thinking of stand up paddling many imagine the warm, clear waters of somewhere tropical…

A Brief Guide To UK SUP
There’s a thriving stand up paddle boarding scene in the UK. Every year participation numbers…
Paddle Boarding Australia
If you’re interested in stand up paddle boarding or simply a fan of the outdoors…

Paddle Boarding Coron Island, Palawa…
Few destinations can hold a candle to the brilliance of Palawan. Located in the west…
Paddle Boarding Raiatea, French Poly…
French Polynesia is the dream location for just about any paddle boarder. Raiatea, located in…

Paddle Boarding Brevard County, Flor…
Located on the beautiful east coast of Florida, less than an hour drive from Orlando…
Paddle Boarding Seville, Andalusia, …
300 days of sunshine, warm temps year round, and countless places to standup paddle. Where…

The 4 Best SUP Fishing Destinations …
With the right paddle board, there are plenty of excellent SUP fishing spots throughout the…
The Best Places for Paddle Boarding …
Paddle boarding is an increasingly popular water sports activity in the UK, and Cornwall offers…

The Best Places to Paddle Year-Round…
Across the U.S., there are thriving SUP communities where the season never ends — offering…
Paddle Boarding Lake Como
Nestled in the mountains of northern Italy’s Lombardy region is Lake Como. Surrounded by quaint…

Paddle Boarding Nicaragua
Nicaragua offers variety of SUP experiences for SUP surfers and SUP yogis alike. By many…
Paddle Boarding Ibiza, Spain
Ibiza, also known as the “White Island”, is one of the Spanish Balearic Islands located…

San Diego: The Ultimate SUP Destinat…
With constant sunshine, ocean views, and an abundance of flat-water locales, San Diego is a…
Top 10 Fall Paddleboarding Destinati…
From Europe to North America and Asia, these ten destinations showcase paddleboarding at its best…

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New Life Jacket Regulations: What Paddleboarders Need to Know
The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) and Transport Canada (TC) have jointly introduced major changes to how life jackets and personal flotation devices (PFDs) are approved and categorized.
Paddle for Mothers: Compete for Causes Launches Challenge to Aid Homeless Moms
Paddleboarders and fitness enthusiasts unite this May to raise $50,000 for Father Joe's Villages' Saint Margaret of Cortona Harbor Program.
Niphean Launches Ambassador Search for North American Paddleboard Instructors
Niphean, a paddleboard brand recognized for its commitment to innovation and quality, is excited to announce the launch of its new Ambassador Program.
Phonecases3D Joins Starboard’s Award-Winning Eco-Actions and Community Impact
Phonecases3D, the official phonecase supplier to major sports clubs such as Manchester City and FC Barcelona, has partnered with Starboard.

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SUP Pictures By Sam Aiken Photography

In our photography series that showcases the work of exceptional photographers in and out of the stand up paddle boarding world, we are proud to highlight a photographer out of Colorado, Sam Aiken. Sam has an eye for photography that captures a unique essence of the sport that we all love.

SUP Pictures by Jimmy Martinello

We all can appreciate a good photo when we see one and in the Supconnect Photographer Series, we do just that. This week, we are stoked to highlight adventure photographer Jimmy Martinello from the British Columbia.

Top SUP Photos of 2020

With the new year right around the corner, we wanted to say our proper goodbyes to an epic year with a roundup of some of the most awesome photos from the year. Check out a handful of the best SUP photos from 2020 above.

Top SUP Photos Of 2022

SUP Photos By James Kao

We all can appreciate a good photo when we see one and in the Supconnect Photographer Series, we do just that. We connect with exceptional photographers in and out of the stand up paddle boarding world and showcase some of their many fantastic photos. This week, we are stoked to highlight photographer James Kao from Redondo Beach, California.