FCS team rider Sean Poynter takes first place in the Central Surf Pro, a stand up paddleboard surf competition held in Puerto Escondido, Mexico. For pictures and info from the event, read on.

After two days of action-packed events, Candice Appleby emerges on top of the women's elite field with wins in both the Elite Women's SUP race held on Saturday and the 10-mile SUP distance race held on Sunday.

Connor Baxter and Candice Appleby win the 2011 Rainbow Sandals Gerry Lopez Battle of the Paddle in California against the world's best elite stand up paddlers.

Boardworks team rider Anthony Vela is poised to finish strong at the Battle of the Paddle California. In an extremely close race last weekend, Vela finished over Jaime Mitchell at the Hinano Surfrace to Victory, giving him an adrenaline shot for this weekend's events.

Surftech team riders Jamie Mitchell and Candice Appleby have their dials set to victory at the Battle of the Paddle California 2011. Stand up paddle athletes from around the world will gather in Dana Point this weekend for some serious paddle carnage.

Stand up paddle athletes from around the world have invaded southern California for a week of events. Beginning with the Hennessey's World SUP and Paddleboard Championships and leading up the Battle of the Paddle in Dana Point on September 24th - 25th.

The race we have all been waiting for is almost here. The 4th annual Battle of the Paddle 2011 returns to Dana Point on September 24th & 25th and elite paddlers from around the world will descend upon Doheney State Beach to compete.

Cancer Survivor Jack Marshall Shimko has teamed up with the John Wayne Cancer Foundation for a series of community events, including stand up paddling, in Newport Beach, CA on September 10, 2011.

Your weekly digest of stand up paddle events hitting the waters near you. Remember to check out a full listing of SUP events or to post your own under the 'Events' tab.

Northern California stand up paddleboarders came out last week to take part in the Surftech A Day at the Beach in Folsom, California. Read on for highlights and video of the event.