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Throwback: The Best of the Supconnect Photo Contest 2023

By Staff
A paddler with a loaded touring board, flag and cart wheels stands on a wide river in front of an ornate domed parliament building
History on every stroke, standup paddling through historic buildings

Every year, paddlers from around the world send us their best shots for the Supconnect Photo Contest, and every year they remind us how many ways there are to see the world from a stand up paddle board. This week, we are taking a look back at the Supconnect Photo Contest 2023.

Below are 19 entries we keep coming back to: early mornings on mountain lakes, river canyons, sea caves and arches, and a few heavy waves for good measure. Some of these photos also made our Top SUP Photos of 2023 roundup. Scroll through and see where your next paddle might take you.

A paddler with a loaded touring board, flag and cart wheels stands on a wide river in front of an ornate domed parliament building
A paddler in skull face paint and a wetsuit stands on a board beside a jetty, with a church spire and mountains behind in hazy light
A paddler in a red jacket stands on a board on a calm lake below a rocky mountain and pine forest
Photo courtesy: Samo Laharnar, Supconnect Photo Contest 2023
A paddler seen from behind glides along a narrow tree-lined river on a red board
Photo courtesy: Orlando Almeida, Supconnect Photo Contest 2023
A manatee raises its snout from the water right next to a turquoise paddle board
Photo courtesy: Stuart Holmes, Supconnect Photo Contest 2023
A smiling paddler in sunglasses and a life vest gives a thumbs up on a glassy lake under a clear blue sky
Photo courtesy: Stuart Holmes, Supconnect Photo Contest 2023
Trailing my hand on a glassy wave as I sup surf the Hypr Kaimana 10,6 on a perfect day at Catalan Bay village. When the planets align and the conditions are good at this quaint little Mediterranean village the lefts come pumping in constantly... | Photo courtesy: Alex Trinidad, Supconnect Photo Contest 2023
Photo courtesy: Jean McBroom, Supconnect Photo Contest 2023
Photo courtesy: Stuart Holmes, Supconnect Photo Contest 2023
During a recent SUP getaway we scored some incredible uncrowded waves with perfect conditions. | Photo courtesy: Pete Cox, Supconnect Photo Contest 2023
Photo courtesy: Jean McBroom, Supconnect Photo Contest 2023
Photo courtesy: Samo Laharnar, Supconnect Photo Contest 2023
Rio Lima. | Photo courtesy: Miguel Ferreira, Supconnect Photo Contest 2023
On your way to find the wave you have to face the force of the sea. | Photo courtesy: David Abarca, Supconnect Photo Contest 2023
Five paddlers stand on boards on calm water in front of a huge iceberg with an arch

Think you have a shot that belongs in this lineup? Get your best paddling photos ready and keep an eye on our Photo Contest page for details on the next Supconnect Photo Contest. Enter the next contest →

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