Summary

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.

1. 7 SUP Wonders of the World

Heat Score - 90

There are places in this world that are truly something special and stand out above the rest. For standup paddle boarding (SUP) there are such places that deserve recognition and we’re dubbing them the 7 SUP Wonders of the World. Read more HERE.

2. Could Your Shoulder Pain Be Shoulder Impingement?

Heat Score - 85

The shoulder/upper arm is the most frequently injured area for stand up paddlers, accounting for 33% of all major injuries among people practicing this sport, as found in a study published in the Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine. Read more HERE.

3. 7 Safety Tips for Stand Up Paddle Boarding

Heat Score - 79

Today we're going to cover 7 tips that go a long way towards making your time paddling safer for you and others. Read more HERE.

4. SUP Pictures by Descubre Sin Limites

Heat Score - 73

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 adventure photographers José and Laura of Descubre Sin Limites. Read more HERE.

5. SUP Foil 101: Tips To Make Sup Foil Surfing Easier

Heat Score - 66

Learning to foil surf can be both frustrating and intimidating. Here are a few tips from my own experience that helped me progress my skill level really fast. Read more here.

Photo Of The Week

Photo via: Klara Kulikova

Location: unknown

Description: Chasing the last light.

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Weekly Recap 01/20/2026