Weekly Recap 07/15/2025
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. Shuri Araki And Hirata Otono Take Victory In Seoul
Heat Score - 94
The 2025 Seoul SUP Open marked a historic debut for the APP World Tour in Korea’s vibrant capital, delivering high-stakes racing and breakout performances on the Han River. Read more HERE.
2. Paddle Boarding Israel
Heat Score - 88
I bet you never thought of Israel as a great destination for SUP, surf, windsurf and kite! You’ll be surprised to discover in this article the wide variety and unique conditions Israel has to offer. Read more HERE.
3. How to Practice Paddleboarding Safely When You Have Diabetes
Heat Score - 81
If you have diabetes, SUP is emerging as a great sport that you can enjoy without fear and even excel at it if you have what it takes. However, just like any other physical activity that involves aerobic, sprint, or resistance training, SUP can be risky to your health as a result of varying blood glucose responses, and it is up to you to manage those risks so that you can keep having fun and maintain your performance at the highest levels possible. Read more HERE.
4. 7 Physical & Mental Benefits of Whitewater SUPing
Heat Score - 75
Take your paddle board out to some white-water rapids or big waves and you have a really exciting challenge on your hands. In these circumstances, you’ll get to experience the true excitement and beneficial qualities of whitewater paddle boarding. Read more HERE.
5. Tips On Getting In The Water With Your Paddle Board
Heat Score - 67
In the second episode to debut from SUP Surf Tips with stand up paddle surfing expert Sean Poynter, Sean teaches us how to safely get you and your stand up paddle board in and out of the water. Read more HERE.
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