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Weekly Recap 10/28/2025
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.
Weekly Recap 10/21/2025
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.
Weekly Recap 10/14/2025
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.
The Best Places to Paddle Year-Round in the U.S.
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.
Weekly Recap 10/07/2025
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.
Weekly Recap 09/30/2025
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.
EuroTour 2025 Concludes With Final Rankings After Seven-Stop Season
The EuroTour 2025 concludes after seven stops across Europe, crowning Maricarmen Rivera and Shuri Araki as overall champions. Full season recap and final rankings revealed.
Ocean Academy Announces the Inaugural Hennessey’s Green Buoy Battle
Ocean Academy is proud to announce the launch of the inaugural Hennessey’s Green Buoy Battle presented by Infinity SUP, a new open-ocean paddling race set for Saturday, November 15, 2025, at Baby Beach, Dana Point Harbor, California.
Weekly Recap 09/23/2025
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.
Weekly Recap 09/16/2025
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.
Royan SUP Festival 2025 Delivers Ocean Thrills and Festival Vibes
oyan, France played host to the Royan SUP Festival 2025, part of the Week-End de la Glisse celebration, where competitors and spectators alike were treated to an unforgettable mix of high-level racing, true ocean conditions, and a vibrant festival atmosphere.
Top 10 Fall Paddleboarding Destinations
From Europe to North America and Asia, these ten destinations showcase paddleboarding at its best in fall.
Weekly Recap 09/09/2025
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.
Weekly Recap 09/02/2025
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.
Weekly Recap 08/26/2025
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.
Weekly Recap 08/19/2025
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.
Weekly Recap 08/12/2025
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.
Supconnect Awards 2025 Winners Announced
After more than six weeks of deliberation and in-depth evaluation, we’re proud to announce the winners of the 16th Annual Supconnect Awards.
SUP Awards: 2025 Gear of the Year Winners
After more than six weeks of evaluation, we’re thrilled to reveal the winners of the 2025 Supconnect Gear of the Year Awards, part of our 16th Annual Supconnect Awards.
Supconnect Awards: The People's Choice 2025
Before we announce the winners of the 16th annual Supconnect Awards, we want to recognize those who received the most votes in the People's Choice Awards.
Weekly Recap 08/05/2025
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.
Weekly Recap 07/29/2025
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.
Back to the Water, Back to Life: The SUP Vets Journey
The ocean doesn’t just call — it restores. For the veterans and active-duty servicemembers of the Stand Up Veterans Foundation (SUP Vets), the sea offers more than just waves; it offers a way back.
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.