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Best standup paddle boards 2024
After personally paddling, weighing, and thoroughly testing dozens of boards, our expert staff has selected the best stand up paddle board 2024 models.
Essential Maintenance Tips for Your Inflatable SUP
Do you ever wonder why some inflatable SUPs seem to last forever while others barely make it through a season?
Sancti Petri 2024: Spectacular Action Unfolds in Spain
Spectacular action took center stage today at stop #3 of Euro Tour 2024 hosted by Sancti Petri SUP Race in Spain. With sunny skies, beautiful waves, and gentle breezes, the stage was set for an unforgettable event at Atenas Playa Beach Club in the stunning La Barrosa.
Mondello Water Festival 2024
It was a beautiful day with sunny skies and plenty of wind in Mondello, Italy for the Water Festival. The event had some surprises in store with plenty of stories and upsets along the way.
Starboard’s NEW Deluxe Lite Construction: Small Bag, Big Value
Setting a New Benchmark with the Deluxe Lite Inflatable SUP Construction. Starboard, renowned for its innovation in watersports equipment, releases its latest development in materials tech: the Deluxe Lite construction for inflatable SUPs.
Team Starboard Smashes Longboard SUP Revolution
In the heart of Bali’s surf scene, the Longboard SUP Revolution event witnessed the Starboard Dream Team’s stunning dominance once again. With two gold crowns in Elite SUP Surfing secured by Benoit Carpentier and Camille Dubrana, along with a triumph in the team award, Starboard showcased exceptional skill and unity.
Paddle Academy and SIC Maui Team Up to Launch Demo Center
Discover Elite Performance with SIC Maui: Performance Demo Day with The Paddle Academy. Get ready for an awesome event as The Paddle Academy hosts the SIC Maui Performance Demo Day on May 11th! This event marks the first complete demo offering of Elite Performance stand-up paddleboards and race paddleboards.
Paddle at the Park Returns for 12th Annual Race
The 12th Annual Paddle at the Park Sponsored by HCA Florida Healthcare will take place in the Gulf of Mexico behind The Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island on Saturday, May 11, 2024. This standup paddleboard race features 1- and 3-mile recreational races, a 6-mile elite race, and a kids' fun out-and-back paddle.
Events of the Month: May 2024
If you’re looking for an event to attend this month check out our list of SUP events in May below.
Paddle to Earn $100,000 for Charity
Are you ready to turn your (paddle or everyday) workout into a force for good? Compete for Causes is calling on you to join a movement that's not just about getting fit but also about making a meaningful impact.
Weekly Recap 04/16/2024
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.
Andrew Hughes Achieves World Record for Paddle Boarding Highest Altitude
This winter, professional adventurer Andrew Hughes set out to paddle board the highest altitude body of water. In doing so, he ended up earning himself a world record for just that!
Paddle Boarding in Salzkammergut, Austria
The Salzkammergut region of Austria, with its 76 crystal-clear lakes, offers a picturesque landscape, lush greenery, and majestic mountains. Among its many water and land attractions, stand up paddling has emerged as a popular way to explore the waters of this breathtaking region.
Weekly Recap 04/09/2024
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 04/02/2024
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.
Introducing Surftech's 2024 Lineup of SUPs
Surftech, a global leader in paddle board manufacturing, is thrilled to unveil its highly anticipated 2024 lineup of stand up paddle boards (SUPs).
Weekly Recap 03/26/2024
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.
SIC Maui Unveils Its New Turbocharged Race Board
Introducing the new Rocket Ship Turbo (RST) dugout all-water raceboard, a remarkable fusion that redefines SIC Maui’s all-water race category.
Weekly Recap 03/19/2024
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.
Thailand Introduces 2024 Race Series
Inspired by recent ICF SUP World Championships, Thailand introduces 2024 race series.
Spring 2024 SUP Gear Guide
We’ve put together a list of SUP gear, accessories, and of course boards for everyone from a beginner to the advanced SUP'er for the 2024 Spring paddle boarding season.
Latvia to Host First-Ever SUP Marathon
In a groundbreaking initiative, Latvia is set to host its first-ever SUP rowing marathon on May 4, marking a significant milestone in the region's sporting landscape.
Fernando Perez Serra and Esperanza Barreras Win Inaugural APP Event in India
After such a great first day of action in Mangalore for the India Paddle Festival, expectations were high for a dramatic close to the event with the APP's signature sprint racing discipline set to take place in ideal surf racing conditions. We were not to be disappointed.
Weekly Recap 03/12/2024
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.