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What Are the Mental Health Benefits of SUP?

June 21, 2025 by Jennifer Dawson

One major reason that so many individuals are beginning to show an interest in SUP is due to its mental health benefits. Because of the unique nature of SUP, participants stand to gain benefits from it that are not offered by many other forms of exercise. Learn more about a...

6 Ways To Help Speed Up Recovery While You Are Injured

June 20, 2025 by Seychelle Webster

SUP racing World Champion, Seychelle, is no stranger to injury so we reached out to her to get her tips and advice on how you can help to speed up recovery while you’re injured to get you back on the water as soon as possible.

SUP in the City of Brotherly Love: Philadelphia, PA

June 19, 2025 by Donna Lipin

Philadelphia is the birthplace of our nation and holds a beautiful amount of history, even when exploring on the water. It's also known as the home of Rocky, having a tough East coast exterior, and the best cheesesteaks the country has to offer.

River SUP Top Mistakes

June 18, 2025 by Dan Gavere

Stand up paddling on the river is tough. It’s one of the most technical avenues of paddle boarding and there are a lot of mistakes that rookies, and even sometimes experienced paddle boarders make. Here, pro stand up paddler and SUP river expert Dan Gavere lists some of the top...

Weekly Recap 06/17/2025

June 17, 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 in the City of Brotherly Love: P…
Philadelphia is the birthplace of our nation and holds a beautiful amount of history, even…
7 Hot Spots on West Coast, USA
It’s safe to say that a major part of the stand up paddle (SUP) industry…

Paddle Boarding Tampa, Florida
Built around the beautiful Caribbean Gulf and the shores of Clearwater, St Petersburg and the…
10 Reasons You’ll Love Paddleboardin…
Get ready for an exciting adventure! It's time to grab your paddleboard and slide into…

Paddle Boarding Central Idaho, U.S.A…
Aptly known as the “Whitewater State,” Idaho boasts more navigable river miles than any other…
Paddle Boarding Destin, Florida
Destin is a small city situated on the Emerald Coast of Florida. Boasted by multiple…

Paddle Boarding San Pietro Island, I…
If crystal waters, white sand beaches, and fresh coastal cuisine are your cup of tea…
4 Hot Spots In Southern Oregon
The whole state of Oregon is absolutely beautiful, but the Rogue Valley certainly ranks at…

Paddle Boarding Stuart, Florida
The state of Florida in the United States is a paddle boarding gold mine. With…
5 Budget-Friendly SUP Vacation Tips
Today we're looking at ways to trim the fat off a hefty price tag while…

Paddle Boarding Annapolis, Maryland
Annapolis, the state capital of Maryland, and commonly known as “America’s sailing capital, has been…
Gold Coast SUP Paradise
When you think of Australia you may think of surfing big waves and diving the…

Paddle Boarding Lake Powell
Lake Powell is one of the world’s top SUP destinations. The incredible canyons and natural…
SUP in Sweden: Paddling Through Unsp…
Sweden is a paradise for stand-up paddleboarding (SUP), offering pristine nature, peaceful waters, and unique…

OKC Paddle Boarding – Urban, Suburba…
Once known mostly for its ‘dustbowl days’ and winds sweeping down the plains, Oklahoma City…
Paddle Boarding Baja Arizona
The best way to tour the Sonoran Desert in Baja Arizona is by stand up…

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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.
One-Design Rule for Junior SUP Racers—A Game-Changer or a Setback?
In a sweeping move aimed at leveling the playing field and reducing the financial burden on junior competitors, the ICF has introduced a new rule mandating that all junior participants at the World Championships must race on a standardized…

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SUP Pictures By Flux Photography

They say a picture is worth a thousand words, and we believe it. In our SUP Photography Series we highlight and connect with exceptional photographers in and out of the stand up paddle boarding world and showcase some of their many fabulous photos. This week in our latest exhibit, we are thrilled to share the exquisite talent of photographer Lorenzo Vladimir Menendez of Flux Photography.

Top SUP Photos Of 2022

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 2022.

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 27 year-old photographer out of Colorado, Sam Aiken. Sam has an eye for photography that captures a unique essence of the sport that we all love.

Top SUP Photos of 2023

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.