Weekly Recap 9/29/2015
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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. SUP US Open Kicks Off With World Class Surfing
Heat Score - 73
While the surf was small, it was definitely clean and more than enough to deliver some World Class Surfing on Day 1 of the US Open of Stand Up Paddling over the weekend. With a truly international field of stellar athletes stepping up to do battle, the scene has been set for not only a climactic finish to the Trials, but a fiercely contested Main Event for the Men over the coming days. Check out the recap of day 1 and tune in to the LIVE action here.
4. Good & Bad News At The 2015 Chucktown Showdown
Heat Score - 77
The 2015 Chucktown Showdown will be remembered for the “good news” and the “bad news.” The “good news” was that there was a cool northerly breeze blowing through Charleston on a very mild mid-September day. With lower humidity levels and temps in the low 80’s, competitors could go all out without the fear of overheating in the normally sultry low country environment. The “bad news” was that this “breeze” was sustained at 20 with 25 knot gusts, making for quite a challenge on the 9-mile Battery Course (Elite). Check out the highlights video and recap here.
3. Paddle Boarding Oregon, U.S.A
Heat Score - 84
Located in the heart of the beautiful Pacific Northwest, Oregon boasts a large collection of bodies of water and a myriad of environmental conditions to accompany them. What this means to a paddler is that flexibility in destinations, and knowing where the hidden gems are located, can make the difference between a picturesque day paddle and a grueling seven mile upwind grind back to your vehicle. Read all about Oregon here.
2. Paddle Logger Paddle Boarding App Is Perfect Way To Log Time On The Water
Heat Score - 91
Looking for an app that can help take your paddling to the next level? Lucky for you, the Paddle Logger might just be the app that does it for you. The Paddle Logger is quite possibly the easiest way to record your journeys on the water for whatever watercraft you may be on. Learn more about the Paddle Logger app here.
1. 5 Tips To Help Improve Your Paddle Stroke
Heat Score - 98
In stand up paddle boarding, having a good paddle stroke is crucial to seeing results and improving skill level. Many of stand up paddling's top athletes stress that the paddle stroke is one of the most important, if not the most important, tool to master when paddling. We caught up with many of stand up paddling's best athletes to get some tips on how to have a great paddle stroke. See what they had to say here.
Photo Of The Week
Photo via: Sandor Lengyel
Description: Super Fit Blond Girl. Cute Dog. Tahoe. SUP bliss...Never get tired of this! Our neighborhood on the quiet West Shore of Lake Tahoe. Our non-Tahoe friends just don't understand. Miss Daisy, our springer spaniel has been SUPing for many years. (I have a zillion more epic Tahoe SUP pics with blond girl and cute dog if interested).
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