Industry

It was October 20, 2017. Three days before the 2017 Red Bull Heavy Water, one of the world’s most prestigious stand up paddle races and the APP World Tour’s final stop. The invite-only event had garnered the attention of the competitive SUP community as many of the world’s top stand up paddlers were ready to battle for the crown in intense conditions. 

Along with a range of premium stand up paddle boards, paddles, fins, and other accessories for the adventurous waterman, BOTE has now added an inflatable dock to its fleet of ultra rugged gear.

PADL is excited to announce the launch of the World’s First Automated Paddle Sports Rental System, a paddle share solution that will bring technology to paddle board rentals similar to the way bike share platforms did for bicycle rentals.

Registration is now open for the Gran Canaria Pro-Am, stop #2 of the 2018 APP World Surfing Tour.

The Association of Paddlesurf Professionals (APP), sanctioned by the ISA (International Surfing Association), announces that the Pacific Paddle Games (PPG), Stand Up Paddling's most revered event, has become an official stop of the 2019 APP World Tour ... and beyond.

The new SIC Maui 2019 Collection offers some exciting new shapes and designs, breaking away from traditional SIC aesthetics. From a brand whose claim to fame has been solid colors, straight lines, and heavy on premium race boards, their 2019 range mixes things up with beautiful graphics and colors on all new surf, touring, and all-around models.

The annual SUPIA Summit that began on Wednesday, October 3, sparked conversations surrounding the current state of the SUP racing scene and where the industry is headed.

At the start of September, French rider Olivia Piana said farewell to her then sponsor 425 Pro, thanking the brand and giving them her well wishes. Her unexpected departure had many guessing as to what would ultimately be her next move.

Infinity SUP, one of the leading manufacturers of high-performance SUP Designs in both race and surf, is pleased to announce the new appointment of Brent Ackland as Infinity SUP Regional Sales Manager for Eastern/Central USA.

Surf Technicians, LLC is proud to announce that it has signed a long-term agreement with premiere sports distribution company Jorcani Sports, S.L. to distribute, market and sell Surftech products throughout Europe, the Canary Islands and Scandinavia.

In 2018 Surftech and prAna collaborated to create the ultimate line of Stand-Up Paddle (SUP) boards, paddles, and for 2019 they’re back at it! Blending prAna's versatility and Surftech's art of technology, together both Surftech and prAna are proudly introducing a collection with amazing aesthetics, proprietary constructions, and sustainability features.

In just two weeks time, October 3-4, 2018, the SUPIA (Standup Paddle Industry Association) is set to host their 6th annual Leadership Summit addressing the most pressing issues facing our Paddlesports Industry today.