Expedition, big wave, and long distance paddler Bart de Zwart has set off on a world-wide SUP excursion where he intends to visit the corners of the world to explore unseen places one normally wouldn't see or hear of, and he is exploring all of these places while on his SUP. As a part of the Starboard SUP Dream Team, Bart has had the chance to travel the world and experience many different cultures and places so this adventure will be one to add to the books.

The Stand Up World Tour Legacy was set in stone back in 2009 with the groundbreaking Contenders project, an event that changed preconceived notions of the sport of Stand Up Paddling for good. The Sapinus Pro Tahiti is back for 2015 and set to deliver one of the most exciting spectacles of the year: Entries are now open.

Last weekend's Air France Paddle Festival in Tahiti saw record participation among locals and residents of Tahiti. In only it's second year, the Air France Paddle Festival is quickly becoming a major stand up paddle boarding event, not only in the South Pacific, but around the world. See here for full event highlights and full gallery.

SAN DIEGO, California - 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. See Sean's Tips below:

The inaugural Hobie/Salt Life Wrightsville Beach Pro-AM is now in the books and it will likely be remembered for the amazing young talent that was put on display in this surf obsessed beach town.

Perks of being a professional surfer? Getting to travel the world and follow fun swells is on the list for sure. Back in February, Sean Poynter snuck a quick trip down to Baja to surf perfect waves without the crowds of So-Cal. Watch and enjoy.

Riviera Nayarit to hold a social media contest in celebration of being selected as the first Mexican destination to host the prestigious standup paddle & paddleboard tournament.

Welcome to the Supconnect Weekly Recap, our countdown of the biggest news, reviews, interviews and features surrounding the world of Stand Up Paddleboarding. This week we’re bringing you another sample of the best stories covered by ourselves and other publications.

Jobe has translated its standup paddling philosophy into a mindblowing video. They just released the video called ‘The Jobe SUP philosophy’. With this video they want to approach the novice standup paddler, that’s what this video is made for. Jobe shows that sup is an activity for everyone!

After a grueling race combining downwind and flatwater paddling, it was the Tahitian Beast, Georges Cronsteadt, and Annabel Anderson to take home the victory for the Elite Race at the second annual Air France Paddle Festival.