Naish and Kalama Part Waves
Naish International and Dave Kalama have parted ways after a three year relationship that helped to spark the amazing growth of Stand Up Paddling across the globe.
updated 7:00 AM PDT, May 22, 2022
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Surf Expo Tradeshow 2012 Kicks Off SUP Style
Surf Expo, a highly popular tradeshow traditionally for the surf industry, begins today with its winter edition and once again opens its arms wide open for the stand up paddle board industry.
Legendary SUP Shaper Harold Iggy Passes Away
Our world was rocked this week with the news that Harold Iggy, my dear friend and shaper for over thirty years had passed away from a heart attack while standup paddling in Kailua Bay.
Boardworks is Finalist at Outdoor Inspiration Awards
As you may be aware, Outdoor Industry Association is hosting the second annual OIA Outdoor Inspiration Awards presented by adidas Outdoor in a couple of weeks (at Outdoor Retailer), specifically to recognize the programs, people and companies that are breaking new ground and getting people active outdoors.
Paddle Tank Experimentation with Jim Terrell
Jim Terrell, a former Olympic canoe racer and now stand up paddle designer from Southern California, has built what he is calling a “Paddle Tank.”
Shore Thing Launches Standup Paddleboard Apparel
A Shore Thing, the beach lifestyle branch of Incite Brands, now offers a full array of stand up paddle board shirts, tailored to specific demands of the sport and its lifestyle.
Paddle Fit Endorsed by Top Fitness Organizations
Accredited by the ACE, NASM, NSCA and offering unique benefits for participants via its partnership with the World Paddle Association, Paddle Fit now offers the most complete water safety and SUP fitness certification available.
Paddle Board Yoga Airs on National TV Show
Dr. James Sears, one of the six health panelists on the nationally syndicated show, The Doctors, headed to Marina Del Rey for a lesson of stand up paddle (sup) board yoga, or YogAqua, as Sarah Tiefenthaler calls it.
Boardworks Raven Wins Men's Journal Gear of the Year Award
The stand up paddle board industry had one big victory by having a stand up paddle board included in this Year's Men's Journal Best Gear of the Year List. And Boardworks, the company whose board was selected, has all the more to celebrate. See the whole list and which board was selected for that premium spot.
Boardworks & Badfish Unveil New Inflatable SUP
After joining up back in July of this year, Boardworks and Badfish have been working hard to advance the technology of whitewater SUP. Now, they have announced the new inflatable MCIT stand up paddleboard to be offered in 2012.