Weekly Recap 07/21/2026
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. Could Caffeine Boost Your SUP Performance?
Heat Score - 95
Did you start today with a cup of coffee? Most of us already enjoy a daily cup of Joe, with around 64 percent of Americans drinking at least one cup of coffee each day. But while Americans may drink the most coffee in the world, coffee can be much more than just part of your morning routine. Read more HERE.
2. Matching SUP With Sporting Joy: The World's Best Sporting & Paddle Boarding Locations
Heat Score - 86
As SUP enthusiasts know, the sport is fun because of just how flexible it is. Anywhere there’s a body of water, SUP can be undertaken, though of course still surfaces are favored by most enthusiasts. Choice and affordability for amateurs, pros, and everyone in between continues to broaden. Read more HERE.
3. How To Pick Your SUP Surf Break
Heat Score - 79
In episode four of Sean Poynter’s How-to SUP series, Sean gives us tips on how to choose your SUP surf break. Read more HERE.
4. SUP Photos By James Kao
Heat Score - 72
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 photographer James Kao from Redondo Beach, California. Read more HERE.
5. SUP Fitness: How Many Calories Does Paddle Boarding Burn?
Heat Score - 64
How many calories do you burn while paddleboarding? Find out. Read more here.
Photo Of The Week
Photo via: Red Zeppelin
Location: Burgh Island, Devon, England, UK
Description: The best lines aren't always on a wave.
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