WIERDEN, The Netherlands - Mistral reflects on its legacy in windsurfing and talks about their new range of Stand Up Paddle race boards, set to rock the world stage in 2014.

SANTA ROSA BEACH, Florida - Through workshops, training and product donations, YOLO Board is impacting Florida athletes with exposure to a new sport and by teaching positive skills that can be applied to all areas of life. 

SAN DIEGO, California - Fins are one of the most crucial parts of our equipment setup, but we don't always put that much thought into what makes them tick. Without them we'd all be doing 360's on the way down a wave's face - or falling before that happens. This week we asked the new Women's Stand Up World Tour Champion, Nicole Pacelli, about her choice in fin.

SAN DIEGO, California - One of the most interesting items in the Wave Jet quiver is the rescue board, now being adopted by lifeguards across the world. This week we caught up Kelly Virgulto from Wave Jet to find out more about the rescue board and what makes it such a handy tool.

WIERDEN, The Netherlands - The Mistral M2 Flatwater Race Boards were introduced into the worldwide market in 2013 which marks the start of a new era!

VANCOUVER ISLAND, Canada - Winter presents a tricky dynamic for paddlers. It can be difficult to strike a balance between layering up to stay warm and staying loose. To get some insight into this seasonale issue, we spoke with Dom Moore from Ocean Rodeo about the science behind OR’s thermal layers and dry suits and why they’re so effective for winter paddling in all conditions.

SAN DIEGO, California - It may have the same name as last year but the board shapes have changed and new sizes are now available. The new Space Pickle will SUP surf, wake SUP and flat-water SUP.

As part of the Pau Hana Surf Supply board range, Owner and shaper Todd Caranto created the Pau Hana Big EZ Hawaiian for absolute stability for all types of water—ocean, lakes, marinas, bays, and rivers.

As part of the Pau Hana Surf Supply board range, Owner and shaper Todd Caranto created the Oahu to be a true nose rider.

Enjoy several brief videos that display new stand up paddle boards and gear from the Summer Outdoor Retailer Show 2013!

Beginning in 1996 Ocean Minded started providing comfortable, durable sandals for surfers and those who were inspired by coastal living. ·17 years later Ocean Minded is still providing footwear that many stand up paddlers are finding helpful for their paddling needs.

Takuji Araki, aka Taku, rides an ULI board at Molokai 2 Oahu and makes history as the first M2O crossing attempted or finished on an inflatable SUP and takes first for his age group of 30 - 39 year old men in the solo sup stock division. Click "Read More" to watch video and learn more.