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. Best Places for SUP in Dominican Republic

Heat Score - 94

The Dominican Republic is situated in the Caribbean region and is about two-thirds of Hispaniola's eastern portion, consisting of twenty-nine provinces, and has a total land area of about 48,730 square kilometers (18,810 square miles). It is located on the eastern coast of Hispaniola. In addition to this, seas surround the country: the Atlantic Ocean can be found on its northern side and the Caribbean Sea at the south. Read more HERE.

2. A Paddle Boarder's Guide To Saltwater Fish Identification

Heat Score - 89

Are you interested in ocean paddle boarding? In this article, we’ll discuss some of the broad groups of fish you might see while ocean paddle boarding, especially over a tropical reef or in warm waters, and how you can identify them from a brief glance. Read more HERE.

3. River SUP Top Mistakes

Heat Score - 81

Stand up paddling on the river is tough. It’s one of the most technical avenues of paddle boarding and there are a lot of mistakes that rookies, and even sometimes experienced paddle boarders make. Read more HERE.

4. Tips for Paddle Boarding if You're Overweight

Heat Score - 73

Ever since modern paddle boarding was invented in the 1940s, it has become an excellent way for beginners and veterans alike to calm the mind, all while getting a full-body workout. Read more HERE.

5. Cape Cod Bay Challenge Celebrates 19th Year

Heat Score - 67

Annual SUP Challenge Donates 100% of Proceeds to Non-Profit That Provides Housing for Families of Children Being Treated for Cancer at Nearby Boston Hospitals. Read more here.

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Weekly Recap 05/26/2026