The Best Places for Paddle Boarding in Mauritius
Those looking for exceptional paddle-boarding experiences will love Mauritius. The beautiful island offers plenty of calm waters, stunning natural surroundings and an array of fantastic beaches, providing an ideal setting for this popular activity.
5 Basic Sup Yoga Poses For Beginners
Dashama Gordon is one of the leading voices in the SUP Yoga movement and together with her sponsor Starboard SUP, Dashama has come out with a series of SUP Yoga tutorials where she shares some standup paddle board yoga tips.
Weekly Recap 07/21/2026
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.
Sup Photos By James Kao
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.
Could Caffeine Boost Your Sup Performance?
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.
Sup Fitness: How Many Calories Does Paddle Boarding Burn?
How many calories do you burn while paddleboarding? Find out below.
Matching Sup With Sporting Joy: The World's Best Sporting & Paddle Boarding Locations
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.
How To Pick Your Sup Surf Break
In episode four of Sean Poynter’s How-to SUP series, Sean gives us tips on how to choose your SUP surf break.
Weekly Recap 07/14/2026
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.
Tips For Paddle Boarding During Pregnancy
Here, we caught up with World Champion Paddle Boarder Seychelle during her own journey to motherhood to share some tips for paddle boarding during pregnancy.
Essential First Aid Tips For Paddleboarding
Over 2.8 million Americans have taken up SUP or stand up paddle boarding, attracted by the opportunity to paddle calm sheltered water or surf the waves at the beach. It's a great way to enjoy a day on the water by yourself or with friends. If you follow the rules and have had some experience on the water, you should be able to enjoy a day of SUPing worry-free.
5 Destinations For Sup Fly Fishing In North Carolina
Fishing on a stand up paddleboard is one thing, but fly fishing from a SUP is different. It takes ultimate focus and know-how to have the finesse to cast a fly and the balance to stay upright, all while battling the surrounding conditions. When done in harmony, these two skills have the potential to yield some incredible results.
10 Tips For Paddling With High Anxiety Dogs
Learn 10 practical tips for safely paddleboarding with anxious dogs. Build your dog's confidence on the water while making every SUP adventure more enjoyable.
17th Annual Supconnect Awards Kick Off, Honoring Excellence in Paddleboarding
Supconnect is proud to announce the launch of the 17th Annual Supconnect Awards, continuing the paddleboarding industry's longest-running awards program celebrating the people, products, brands, and retailers that continue to shape the future of stand-up paddling.
Weekly Recap 07/07/2026
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.
Sup Pictures By Sam Aiken Photography
In our photography series that showcases the work of exceptional photographers in and out of the stand up paddle boarding world, we are proud to highlight Sam Aiken out of Colorado. Sam has an eye for photography that captures a unique essence of the sport that we all love.
Stand Up From The Crowd With A Sup Party
When planning an event or party, finding a fresh and exhilarating central activity that everyone can enjoy can be a tough task - until you discover stand up paddle boarding, that is. SUP participation rates across America have rocketed from 1.1 million to 2.8 million people in the first half of this decade alone, and it’s not hard to see why.
How To Keep Your Sup Dog Safe
One of the many perks of paddle boarding? Being able to take your dog along for the ride. There are risks to taking your pet paddle boarding and we want to ensure that they are just as safe as we are when on board.
Paddle Boarding In Algonquin Park, Canada
You pass by floating greens and thick trees. You feel the soft currents beneath your board. And you spot wildlife peeking through the leaves, only to disappear in a blur of fur and twitchy ears. This isn’t your average SUP adventure, and that’s the point.
Sup Foil 101: How To Choose A Sup Foil Board
Many board companies offer foil specific boards, you can have one custom made or you can even alter an old board you have laying around. Here are a few things to consider when choosing a SUP Foil board.