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Paddle Boarding Tam Giang Lagoon, Vietnam
Hue city is renowned for being one of Vietnam’s imperial cities with a unique landscape with the west being mountainous and the east so blue with the ocean. One of the more picturesque sights is Pha Tam Giang (Tam Giang Lagoon).
Supcation Destination: Komodo, Indonesia
Looking to head out on a SUP vacation that is outside of the norm? Consider Komodo Island in Indonesia!
Why Surfers Need To Change Their Attitudes Toward Stand Up Paddlers
Surfing in its essence is the art of riding a wave. History takes us back to the ancient Polynesians where this was done with the only purpose was to have fun (some accounts takes us back to ancient Peru but we are not here to discuss about history).
Paddle Boarding Oregon, U.S.A
Located in the heart of the beautiful Pacific Northwest, Oregon boasts a large collection of bodies of water and a myriad of environmental conditions to accompany them. Sun, wind, rain (so much rain!), Oregon’s topography manages to pull them all together some days, and sometimes all at the same time! What this means to a paddler is that flexibility in destinations, and knowing where the hidden gems are located, can make the difference between a picturesque day paddle and a grueling seven mile upwind grind back to your vehicle.
OKC Paddle Boarding – Urban, Suburban And On The Wild Side
Once known mostly for its ‘dustbowl days’ and winds sweeping down the plains, Oklahoma City has come into its own as a mecca for outdoor urban adventure, especially when it comes to both whitewater and flatwater paddling.
SUP Basics: What’s Your Swim Score?
Simplicity is one of the attractive features of standup paddle boarding. When you feel that first glide and realize “Hey, I can do this,” it’s easy to believe that all you need is a board and a paddle, but when you’re standing alone on a platform floating two inches above the water, a few more things are required, because a paddling excursion on any water body can quickly turn into an in-water experience.
Paddle Boarding Destin, Florida
Destin is a small city situated on the Emerald Coast of Florida. Boasted by multiple beaches, bayous, springs, and most notably, the emerald waters of the Gulf of Mexico, Destin is a prime paddle boarding destination.
Top 5 SUP Destinations In USA
After about 5 years on the road with my trusty sidekick Shredder, we have explored countless coastlines, rivers, and lakes from coast to coast. After seeing so much diversity and opportunity to paddle in the US, it’s hard to narrow down the best to a select few, but here are a few that keep me coming back year after year
Paddle Boarding Slovenia
Slovenia is a miniature, picturesque country located in the heart of Europe between the Alps and the Adriatic sea. Due to its untouched nature and extraordinary geographic diversity it is often referred to as the beauty-spot of Europe, a perfect place for stand up paddling.
Tips For Running Whitewater On A SUP
When you get confident paddle boarding in flat water try the transition into some easy whitewater.
Paddle Boarding San Pietro Island, Italy
If crystal waters, white sand beaches, and fresh coastal cuisine are your cup of tea, then paradise awaits in southwest Sardinia on the beautiful San Pietro Island. Home to stunning landscapes and untouched natural beauty, the Italian island is an oasis of hidden excellence, perfect for paddle board exploration. Sup Adventures, the local stand up paddle and surf association and school, offers daily SUP and surf trips, tours, lessons, and rentals on the island.
Paddle Boarding Saanich Peninsula, B.C., Canada
With our love of spending time outdoors and enjoying the water, paddleboarding in the Saanich Peninsula is something that is highly recommended. There are countless reasons why we love the Saanich Peninsula so much, but here are just a few of our favorites.
Paddle Boarding Costa Rica
If any sport represents peace and happiness, it would have to be cruising along on a Standup Paddleboard. The one country that has cruised its way to having a reputation of peace and happiness is Costa Rica and the SUP lifestyle seems to fit pretty nicely with the pura vida vibe you find while paddling there.
5 Moderate SUP Yoga Poses For Intermediate Paddlers
Once you learn and get comfortable with beginner yoga poses, you should now be ready to take it up a notch and learn some intermediate poses.
Paddle Boarding Baja Arizona
The best way to tour the Sonoran Desert in Baja Arizona is by stand up paddleboard. That’s right. What you just read is not a mirage. There are people who hike, bike and the like, but stand up paddle boarders can see everything from the water. Think about it. Everything from the iconic saguaro cactus to trees (mesquite, palo verde and cottonwood), to reeds and grasses, grow near or next to water.
Paddle Boarding Nicaragua
Nicaragua offers variety of SUP experiences for SUP surfers and SUP yogis alike. By many standards Nicaragua is somewhat of a new frontier in Central America. Years of political and civil unrest left Nicaragua off the radar for most travelers.
Urban Stand Up Paddle-boarding, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
You might ask what urban adventures are available to tour in the beautiful city of Pittsburgh? There is no better way to view the urban skyline than on a stand-up paddleboard.
How To Punch Through A River Wave On A SUP
Here, river expert Mike Tavares shares a couple of tips for running waves or small hydraulics on a whitewater SUP. This video is intended to help with basic river running technique while paddling downstream on a SUP.
5 Places To Paddle In Cold Weather
When thinking of stand up paddling many imagine the warm, clear waters of somewhere tropical like Hawaii, Tahiti, or Florida as the perfect, most beautiful places to get on a SUP and explore. While there is no doubt that the places listed above are dreamy, there are places farther away from the equator that require a bit more than wearing just a bikini or board shorts but are still breathtakingly beautiful when paddling around.
A Perfect Example Of Why Paddle Boarders Must Always Wear A Leash
There’s a huge debate going on in the SUP world about whether or not paddlers should wear a leash and/or a PFD. One or the other? Both? There really is no debate here though (in our eyes) as paddlers should definitely be wearing a leash, always.
Paddle Boarding Grenada Island
The Spice Isle’, as Grenada’s affectionately known, isn’t one of the first Caribbean islands you think of when talking about water sports. Often overshadowed by its more headline spot windward island siblings of Barbados and Tobago, Grenada sits towards the bottom end of the West Indian archipelago, quietly awaiting your arrival should you fancy discovering its delightful SUP pleasures yourself.
SUP Pictures By Paul Clark
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 fabulous photos. This week, we are stoked to highlight Paul Clark. Paul was raised in Reno, Nevada and now lives in Bend, Oregon.
Paddle Boarding Brevard County, Florida
Located on the beautiful east coast of Florida, less than an hour drive from Orlando, lies Brevard County, a true standup paddle boarder's paradise. Brevard County is home to a wide array of unique paddling destinations.
The Benefit Of Training Indoors
SUP and outdoor enthusiasts have a hard time staring at walls and going nowhere. We are outdoorsy people. We heed the call of the wild. We embrace fresh air with gusto, and seize the early morning glassy waters of sunrise. We don’t belong indoors. We can’t even sit behind desks without staring at a screensaver of some sort of outdoor scenery. Yet, sadly, even in the sunny summer months, we can’t always get out on the water.