Imagine leaving all your possessions behind and embarking on a stand up paddle boarding journey of a lifetime. Add to it a long list of desireables such as crystal clear water, a place full of Mayan history, beautiful lagoons, and the second longest reef in the world full of complexities and attractions.
April 7th, 2012, a group of 8 paddlers, to include British Adventurer Dave Cornthwaite and Canadian Adventurer Rod Wellington will paddle the Wolf River from its source to its confluence with the Mississippi River, a distance of some 105+ miles.
Stand up paddleboarding in Venice, Italy combines a world of cultures, giving you a chance to paddle alongside Gondoliers, locals, and a deep heritage. A group of local gondoliers are now fully embracing stand up paddle boarding and presenting the flooded city from a whole different and unique vantage point.
Quick, what country has the third largest standing army in the world? Nope, definitely not Tonga. The correct answer is India and the even more correct answer is stand up paddle in India. Wait, what was the question again?
Tired of the hustle of the Big Apple? Take a ride out to East Hampton, located on the scenic shores of Long Island, for a leisurely stand up paddle session or a more challenging downwind run.
Puget Sound offers pristine stand up paddle opportunities and to those paddlers willing to brave inclement weather, the waterways are often free of crowds.
Karina Figl flees the cold winter waters of Cape Town for the tropical warmth of Indonesian breaks. Read about her stand up paddleboard surf sessions in Indo.
With miles of coastline and archeological treasures from the time of dinosaurs, the Isle of Wight offers an off-the-beaten-path stand up paddle destination.
Tibble Fork Reservoir is part of Uinta National Forest, which offers unrestricted access to visitors, who have to buy a $10 pass worth two days of access. The American Fork Canyon, carved out by the early runnings of glacial waters, offers a stunning view for stand up paddle (sup) boarders and their families.
From churning 6-foot waves to serenely beautiful bays with crystal clear waters, Venezuela has much to offer to all stand up paddle skill levels. Read on to discover highlights of a country on the SUP frontier.