Weekly Recap 1/24/2017
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Summary
Welcome to the Supconnect Weekly Recap, our countdown of the Top 5 biggest news, reviews, interviews and features surrounding the world of Stand Up Paddleboarding. If you’ve got anything newsworthy, weird or worth reading about, don’t be shy to share the scoop with us via e-mail.
5. Rick Karr Appointed General Manager of Boardworks
Heat Score - 64
Confluence Outdoor names SUP industry veteran Rick Karr as General Manager of Boardworks, a surf and stand up paddleboard (SUP) brand out of Carlsbad, California known for its innovative and award-winning boards, paddles and accessories. More details HERE.
4. SUP World Tour/Series Officially Rebrands
Heat Score - 72
The newly-formed Association of Paddlesurf Professionals (APP), a wholly owned subsidiary of the Waterman League Group, announces a rebranding of the Stand Up World Series (Racing) and Stand Up World Tour (Surfing), to align under a new single banner, the APP World Tour. More details HERE.
3. Paddling and Painting On Ice
Heat Score - 82
Hawaiian artist and muralist Sean Yoro (a.k.a. HULA), who stand up paddles to his canvasses, traveled to the arctic waters of Baffin Island, Nunavut, to paint a portrait of a local Inuit woman on the sea ice. Watch the short documentary HERE.
2. Accessories You Need For Your SUP
Heat Score - 89
There are tons of tools, gadgets and accessories that can be paired with paddle boarding to make your experience even better. Here, we’ve listed a few accessories for your SUP that are an awesome addition to your everyday paddles. Check it out HERE.
1. Places To Visit In 2017
Heat Score - 97
Planning on getting in a few trips in 2017? Well, lucky for you there are countless locations and destinations that are a stand up paddler’s dream. We’ve compiled a few places where you’re bound to have a blast at with beautiful scenery surrounding you. See the destinations HERE.
Photo Of The Week
Photo via: Konstantin Reyer
Description: SUP sundown Session with oldschool rider "Ron" // Summer 2016
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