With the arrival of March, water temperatures are rising and the start of the standup paddleboard season in North Carolina's SUP hub is underway.

Team RidersKaren Mirlenbrink will add her talents to the growing team of sponsored elite SUP racers and brand ambassadors·Santa Rosa Beach, Fla.

Watch the Last Day of major action at the ISA SUP & Paddleboard Championships 2013 today! Click "Read More" for the scheule and details. 

Many of the worlds best SUP surfers and racers will converge at Santa Cruz's infamous Steamer Lane March 22-24 to test their skill at the legendary point break.

Join the first SIC Glide Camp with Jeremy Riggs, an expert SUP racer and paddler from Maui, Hawaii.

In case you missed out last year, come on out and join world class elite SUP racers Candice Appleby and Anthony Vela on Saturday January 19, 2013 to refine your paddling skills.  Click "Read More" for all the details.

There will be fun activities specific to the SUP world this January 10th - 12th at Surf Expo in Orlando, Florida. ·One such event includes a chance to meet and learn from Battle of the Paddle Champion Danny Ching at the FCS SUP booth.

The last several years have seen a dramatic rise in the number of stand up paddlers racing. ·The Hanohano Huki Ocean Challenge rose from 100 SUP racers in 2010 and 170 in 2011 to 270 SUPers in 2012.  Will the trend continue in 2013? Learn more and watch the 2012 race video here.

NSP Surf and Stand Up Paddleboards is elated to announce the signing of Australian, Travis Grant current ISA World SUP Race Champion to its team. 

The Third Annual San Diego Canoe and Kayak Club Turkey Paddle was a great success! Photo Courtesy of Jesse Lora

Part 2 of The Starboard Race Tour 2012 took place on Reunion Island last month in the Indian Ocean, East of Madagascar and has·a beautiful view of the higher mountain, “le piton des neiges”. ·The race brought both natives and tourists to view and enjoy the event.

The race begins at the Parker Dam, in California and finishes at the Blue Water Resort and Casino, which is in Arizona. ·A two state stand up paddle race? Yes, so come on out and join the fun!