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SUP Pictures By Jason Wilson
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 Jason Wilson from Lake Tahoe, California. Jason Wilson was born and raised in the beautiful small town of Tahoe City, California which is nestled in the Sierra Nevada mountains on the shore of Lake Tahoe.
Tips For SUP Surfing Beginners
Want to add in some excitement to your SUP routine and start SUP surfing? We’ve talked to some of stand up paddling’s best surfers and asked them to share their top tips for beginners.
Paddle Boarding Central Idaho, U.S.A.
Aptly known as the “Whitewater State,” Idaho boasts more navigable river miles than any other in the U.S. not to mention a profusion of pristine alpine lakes — all swathed in a tapestry of national forests (Boise, Sawtooth and Salmon-Challis), dramatic mountains, and deep gorges.
Weekly Recap 01/31/23
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. If you’ve got anything newsworthy, weird or worth reading about, don’t be shy to share the scoop with us via e-mail.
4 Hot Spots In Southern Oregon
I have always loved the water and when I was in Mexico several years ago I learned how to paddle board and fell in love with it. When I moved to southern Oregon from the Portland area, I discovered this was the perfect area to SUP year-round.
SUP Foiling: What Paddle Should I Use?
Foil surfing suspends you into the air. It's a crazy and unique feeling that is somewhere between flying and surfing. But do you need a longer paddle because you are surfing much higher in the air?
9 Ways To Have Fun On Group SUPs
Stand up paddle boarding is on the upward trend in participation and with that comes more opportunities for even more fun. In the past couple of years we’ve seen the rise in popularity for group SUPs, as in a paddle board that can hold a group of paddlers at one time.
Paddle Boarding Seville, Andalusia, Spain
Sevilla, Spain was voted ´Best City in the world to travel to in 2018´ by The Lonely Planet and for a very good reason! Sevilla encapsulates all of the wondrous joys that Spain has to offer in one magnificent and beautiful Spanish city.
How SUP Yoga Makes You A Better Racer
A huge part of paddle boarding is all about balance. When you’re paddleboarding, you’re standing on board balanced in the water. Even the slightest movement of the water beneath your feet could cause you to fall off balance and into the water.
Preparing For Your Winter SUP Escapades
If you’re like most SUP enthusiasts, then you know that the day or week just didn’t seem the same without gliding on crystalline waters.
10 Tips To Prepare And Pack For The Ultimate SUP Trip
Taking an overnight SUP adventure may seem daunting, and in a way, crazy. But it is surprisingly easy to pack and prepare. Take a look at our tips on how to best pack for the ultimate overnight SUP trip.
Hunter Harlow’s 5 SUP Fishing Tips
Want to start SUP fishing but need a few helpful hints? Here, BOTE SUP fishing ambassador Hunter Harlow shares his expert insight on SUP fishing and gives his top 5 tips.
7 Hot Spots On West Coast, USA
It’s safe to say that a major part of the stand up paddle (SUP) industry lies on West Coast of the United States. The West Coast of the U.S. is lit with a vast amount of places to paddle, not to mention that they are drop-dead gorgeous locations to match. Here, we’ve decided to list seven hot spots along the west coast that are worth a visit.
How To Stay Stoked In A Crowded Lineup
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 few thoughts on how to stay stoked through the lineup.
Everything You Need To Know About Cold Weather Paddle Boarding
Summer is over, but your SUP adventures are just beginning! Even more epic SUP adventures await you in the crisp, cool landscapes of winter. How do you gear up and prepare for a safe, memorable winter paddle trip?
Paddleboarding Lake Atitlán, Guatemala
The author of Brave New World, Aldous Huxley, once called Lake Atitlán “the most beautiful lake in the world” and before 2020 it was Guatemala’s top visitor destination with almost two million visitors annually. It is the deepest lake in Central America at 1,115 feet and covers an area over 50 square miles at a nearly 5,000 foot elevation.
5 Tips To Improve Your SUP Race Performance
Here are the top 5 tips on how you can improve your performance during a SUP race.
How To Catch A Wave On Your SUP
So you've mastered the basics and you're ready to catch yourself a wave. SUP Surf master Sean Poynter gives us the know-how on how to catch a wave on our SUPs. See his tips below.
Paddle Boarding Tri An Lake, Vietnam
If you ask me what I usually do during the weekend, my answer will be “Drag my paddle board and head to Tri An Lake for a quick break from my city life.” Tri An Lake is a man-made lake but exudes natural beauty with its spectacular display of the sun, sky and wind. It could very well pass off as a work of nature.
San Diego: The Ultimate SUP Destination
With constant sunshine, ocean views, and an abundance of flat-water locales, San Diego is a fantastic SUP city. Below are the best places to go paddle boarding in San Diego - and where to rent a board (if needed) for the adventure.
How To: Install Fin On Threaded Fin Box
Our friends over at Pau Hana Surf Supply know a thing or two when it comes to standup paddling. They build and design some of the best paddle boards on the market and have tons of knowledge to share. Here, the team put together a nice tutorial on how to install a fin for an inflatable board with a threaded fin box.
Paddle Boarding Stuart, Florida
The state of Florida in the United States is a paddle boarding gold mine. With the state being almost fully surrounded by water there is no shortage of places to SUP in this beautiful place. One area in particular in Florida that is a great place to visit with your SUP is a small town called Stuart. Stuart is located on the Treasure Coast of Florida which is located on the eastern coast of Florida.
How To Fix A Ding On Your Standup Paddle Board
Getting a ding on your paddle board is a bummer but it’s not the end of the world. Unless something catastrophic happens dings on your board should be relatively simple to fix.
Nutrition & Training: How Seychelle Fuels Her Body
Seychelle's nutrition regimen is likely a huge part of why she's been so successful as an athlete and keeping herself in top shape. To get a better idea of her routine and how she fuels her body we checked in with Seychelle and asked her a few questions.