Check out this video of former World Tour surfer, Rob Machado, going for a downwind session in some stormy conditions in Hawaii.

Stop number one of the 2014 European Cup presented by Starboard will kick off this weekend in the beautiful Basque Country of Spain, as many of the World's best athletes descend upon the dramatic European City of Bilbao to do battle.

Anthony Vela and Candice Appleby won the 5th Annual Hobie Hennessey’s Waterman Challenge last weekend.

Congratulations to our May Photo of the Month winner - Fadia Alli Bascom and photographer Shadow Van Houten.

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.

Pack your bags, pop your ears and join Team Naish on a trip across the world to Abu Dhabi!

Steve Anest took some scary footage of a dozen sharks in the lineup at New Smyrna Inlet, Florida.

Check out Corey Lopez putting the Wave Jet Big EZ Angler through its paces on his home turf in Florida.

Read the exclusive Supconnect interview with Mistral team rider, Jenny Lee.