Within the next week the SUP world will see a new Standup Paddling World Tour World Champion crowned. Here is what to expect at the final stop of the Standup Paddle World Tour.

Rich German, had quite the amazing paddle the other morning off the coast of Laguna Beach, California and he was able to paddle alongside humpback whales, dolphins and sea lions!

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.

Contemporary Films and Modern Productions Present MoFreitas Free surfing and competing in SoCal. SUP racing and SUP surfing.

“Why is The Nut so good?…it’s all about the thin waist.” Check out Starboard SUP’s newest creation, “The Nut.”

Check out this cool video of an absurdly scenic standup paddle downwinder video in Taihiti. The Mahina Boys present the Tahiti-Moorea 30 km Channel Crossing on their SIC Maui standup paddleboards. Enjoy!

Your 2014 Standup Paddle World Tour Champ, Izzi Gomez, has just dropped a new little surf edit. Watch and enjoy!

Surfer and paddle boarder, Kawika Watts, has created the “on-it” ability board, which allows those who are wheelchair-bound the opportunity to try out a SUP.

Business is business and sometimes things happen. As of last Friday, October 10, 2014, Ocean Minded was forced to shut it's doors as it was being "absorbed" but parent company Crocs.