WEEKLY RECAP 10/3/2023

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.

5. France Earns Third Team World Title at 2023 ISA's

4. Exploring the Beauty of Washington DC by Paddleboard

Heat Score - 73

In a bustling metropolis like Washington DC, known for its political vigor and historic significance, adventure can sometimes seem elusive amid the towering monuments and bustling streets. However, Bart de Zwart, a seasoned stand-up paddleboard adventurer, unveils an intriguing facet of the U.S. capital—its serene waterways that offer a unique perspective on this iconic city. Read more HERE.

3.  Cosoleto Goes Back To Back and Torres Wins First ISA SUP Surfing World Title

Heat Score - 80

Day three of the 2023 ISA World SUP and Paddleboard Championship (WSUPPC) saw two SUP Surfing World Champions crowned. Though smaller surf changed the dynamics significantly, the in-form surfers still rose to the occasion. Read more HERE.

2. Defending Technical Race Gold Medalists Win Again at 2023 ISAs

Heat Score - 86

A huge day of action at the 2023 ISA World SUP and Paddleboard Championship (WSUPPC) saw six former Technical Race World Champions crowned for the second time. Hundreds of spectators lined the La Grande Plage boardwalk in Les Sables d’Olonne to watch the thrilling action, as each of the Technical Race division Finals were run in ideal conditions that delivered endless exciting moments. Read more HERE.

1. Shuri Araki Sets New Records at 2023 ISA Championships

Heat Score - 95

In 2022 Shuri Araki (JPN) set records, becoming both the youngest World Champion in his division and the first man to win the SUP Technical & Distance Races in the same year, a feat which the 17-year-old has repeated in 2023, to remain undefeated in any discipline he has entered in the ISA. Read more HERE.

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