For a man who not long ago was ready to take his own life, Will Schmidt sure is busy and dedicated to his stand up paddling and to helping others

 For those of you who don't know, this is the first year that the Stand Up World Tour has had a full blown women's tour! ·They are competing in 4 competitions throughout 2013 and the 3rd stop just occurred at Huntington Beach in Southern California.

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.

Are you familiar with the Stand Up World Tour and the Stand Up World Series? ·If not, here's an opportunity to see both at the same time, same place.

Southern California Lifestyle SUP Athlete, Will Schmidt, has teamed up with Infinity SUP for his latest ocean challenge which is being called, "Stand Up Paddle Against Depression: The Journey Continues!"  Find out where he's going and how long it will take...

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.

Did you know that Turtle Bay, which has truly become a professional platform for the stand up paddle world, is now giving away an all-inclusive trip for two to their resort? ·

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 Green Season at Vista Guapa Surf Camp’s YOLO SUP Experience Scheduled for October 19th to 25th.  The YOLO SUP Experience will make the most of the ample waves of Costa Rica’s Green Season while offering guests an authentic adventure in Jaco, Costa Rica. Photo by Mark Salvetti

Bodie Shandro, a Pro Certified Stand Up Paddle Instructor and Guide with Surfit, and his wife Brenda have planned a luxury SUP Surf Safari trip where paddlers will ride the perfect SUP Surf for aspiring sup wave riders looking for playful, non-intimidating waves.

Stand Up For Littles wants to bring more attention to "Big Brothers Big Sisters" Programs and hopes that others will become "Big Brothers" and "Big Sisters" so they can give their time and experience to inspire a child who just needs another person in their life."

Yesterday was the Open Air Demo at the Outdoor Retailer summer market where more paddle boards than one can imagine were lined up along the beach for those in attendance to test and try at Pineview Resevoir in Utah. Click "Read More" to see more of the latest SUP gear!