TOP SUP PHOTOS OF 2023

3 miles out on a calm glassy day at the Straits of Gibraltar. Navigating the high seas on a SUP! | Photo courtesy: Alex Trinidad, Supconnect Photo Contest 2023

A stunning start to the winter’s solstice.. | Photo courtesy: Stuart Holmes, 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

Me on Infinity Blackfish just off Orcas Island, WA. Photo by Evan Le. | Photo courtesy: Anthony Scott, Supconnect Photo Contest 2023

Fall SUP on the Two Jack canal. I was split down the middle. | Photo courtesy: Jean McBroom, Supconnect Photo Contest 2023

First light on Emerald Lake BC. | Photo courtesy: Jean McBroom, Supconnect Photo Contest 2023

Where paddle boarding and art collide... | Photo courtesy: Brandon Bell / ESCA Surf, 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 and clean. | Photo courtesy: Alex Trinidad, Supconnect Photo Contest 2023

Early morning SUP on a glacial lake in the Canadian Rockies. | Photo courtesy: Jean McBroom, Supconnect Photo Contest 2023

Never stop exploring! Paddling on beautiful Oeschinenlake in the Swiss alps. | Photo courtesy: Tinu Müller, Supconnect Photo Contest 2023

Beautiful summerevening in the Swiss alps exploring lake Bachalpsee. | Photo courtesy: Tinu Müller, Supconnect Photo Contest 2023

This picture was taken when I went back from the water and my pawed buddy met me again. | Photo courtesy: Sven Gehwald, Supconnect Photo Contest 2023

Paddling in a sea with this color ....amazing. | Photo courtesy: Orlando Almeida, Supconnect Photo Contest 2023

SUPing into the Sunset. | Photo courtesy: Mark McGowan, Supconnect Photo Contest 2023

Here you see the rare SUPrex in its wildlife! He's calm and feels unobserved. It's really rarely to see him live. So it was like the shot of one million. And in the background you see a symbol of his home territory, the castle Marienberg. | Photo courtesy: Sven Gehwald, 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

Wonderful sunset in Netherlands. | Photo courtesy: Stephan Scheungrab, Supconnect Photo Contest 2023

Summer is here! | Photo courtesy: Tomohiro Tsuchiya, Supconnect Photo Contest 2023

Join the dots! Just Chippie enjoying his new paddle. | Photo courtesy: Stuart Holmes, Supconnect Photo Contest 2023

Rio Lima. | Photo courtesy: Miguel Ferreira, Supconnect Photo Contest 2023

The Lake of Nisramont at his best during wibter times. | Photo courtesy: Véronique Must, Supconnect Photo Contest 2023

Sunrise Paddle along the east coast of Gibraltar visiting the sea caves. | Photo courtesy: Fabian Torrilla, Supconnect Photo Contest 2023

Cave of the Seal discovery ... | Photo courtesy: Samo Laharnar, Supconnect Photo Contest 2023

Springtme padling at the Cape Kamenjak. | Photo courtesy: Samo Laharnar, Supconnect Photo Contest 2023

The Big Blue Yonder!. | Photo courtesy: Stuart Holmes, Supconnect Photo Contest 2023

SAN DIEGO, California - 2023 has been a year to remember in the world of stand up paddling. Every year we see more people pushing the boundaries of this sport, exploring uncharted territories just to see the world from a new perspective. Now, with the new year right around the corner, we wanted to say our proper goodbyes to an epic year with a roundup of some of the most awesome photos from the year. Check out a handful of the best SUP photos from 2023 above.

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