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How To Keep Your Kids Safe on A SUP

September 17, 2025 by Adam Eyal

Stand up paddle boarding is one of the fastest growing activities in the world, and with good reason: it's a blast! However, as with all water-based activities, 'safety first' is a good motto to keep in mind. Particularly when it comes to your kids. Here are a few key safety...

Weekly Recap 09/16/2025

September 16, 2025 by Staff

Welcome to the Supconnect Weekly Recap, our countdown of the biggest news, reviews, interviews, and features surrounding the world of Stand Up Paddle Boarding. This week we’re bringing you another sample of the best stories covered by ourselves and other publications.

Royan SUP Festival 2025 Delivers Ocean Thrills and Festival Vibes

September 15, 2025 by Staff

Royan, France played host to the Royan SUP Festival 2025, part of the Week-End de la Glisse celebration, where competitors and spectators alike were treated to an unforgettable mix of high-level racing.

Fall 2025 SUP Gear Guide

September 14, 2025 by Staff

We’ve put together a list of SUP gear, SUP accessories, SUP boards and all the must have's for everyone from a beginner to the advanced SUP'er for the 2025 Fall SUP season, so there's sure to be something in this guide for everyone!

How Paddle Boarding Could Save Your Eyes

September 13, 2025 by Jodelle Fitzwater

Eyes getting worse? Myopia, loss of vision, and vision problems are on the rise. Could it be our constant use of smartphone screens, tablet screens, and computer screens? And did you know stand up paddling can actually help?

Top 10 Fall Paddleboarding Destinati…
From Europe to North America and Asia, these ten destinations showcase paddleboarding at its best…
Paddle Boarding in Salzkammergut, Au…
The Salzkammergut region of Austria, with its 76 crystal-clear lakes, offers a picturesque landscape, lush…

SUPcation Destination: Komodo, Indon…
Looking to head out on a SUP vacation that is outside of the norm? Consider…
Paddle Boarding Gold Coast, Australi…
Located in Australia’s north-eastern State of Queensland, the Gold Coast is home to prized surf…

7 Famous Landmarks To See On Your SU…
We often think of stand up paddle adventures as an opportunity to see some of…
Destinations With Epic Views
Find your sense of balance and become one with nature on your next SUP adventure…

Urban Stand Up Paddle-Boarding, Pitt…
You might ask what urban adventures are available to tour in the beautiful city of…
Paddle Boarding Amsterdam
As many people might know already, Holland is a country filled with water, a shore…

Paddle Boarding Costa Rica
The one country that has cruised its way to having a reputation of peace and…
Paddle Boarding Israel
I bet you never thought of Israel as a great destination for SUP, surf, windsurf…

Best Places To Go Paddling In Monter…
Thanks to its excellent location and the longest coastline in the state of California, Monterey County…
Paddle Boarding Saanich Peninsula, B…
If you're looking for an incredible paddleboarding experience the Saanich Peninsula is the place for…

SUP in the City of Brotherly Love: P…
Philadelphia is the birthplace of our nation and holds a beautiful amount of history, even…
7 Hot Spots on West Coast, USA
It’s safe to say that a major part of the stand up paddle (SUP) industry…

Paddle Boarding Tampa, Florida
Built around the beautiful Caribbean Gulf and the shores of Clearwater, St Petersburg and the…
10 Reasons You’ll Love Paddleboardin…
Get ready for an exciting adventure! It's time to grab your paddleboard and slide into…

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New Life Jacket Regulations: What Paddleboarders Need to Know
The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) and Transport Canada (TC) have jointly introduced major changes to how life jackets and personal flotation devices (PFDs) are approved and categorized.
Paddle for Mothers: Compete for Causes Launches Challenge to Aid Homeless Moms
Paddleboarders and fitness enthusiasts unite this May to raise $50,000 for Father Joe's Villages' Saint Margaret of Cortona Harbor Program.
Niphean Launches Ambassador Search for North American Paddleboard Instructors
Niphean, a paddleboard brand recognized for its commitment to innovation and quality, is excited to announce the launch of its new Ambassador Program.
Phonecases3D Joins Starboard’s Award-Winning Eco-Actions and Community Impact
Phonecases3D, the official phonecase supplier to major sports clubs such as Manchester City and FC Barcelona, has partnered with Starboard.

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SUP Pictures By Sam Aiken Photography

In our photography series that showcases the work of exceptional photographers in and out of the stand up paddle boarding world, we are proud to highlight a photographer out of Colorado, Sam Aiken. Sam has an eye for photography that captures a unique essence of the sport that we all love.

20 Awesome Photos from 2017

2017 flew by in the blink of an eye and we’re just days away from ringing in a new year. One great thing about the year coming to a close is getting to have a look back at the year and remember all that happened. Here, we’d like to have a look back at some amazing photos submitted to us throughout the year by our audience.

SUP Pictures by Jimmy Martinello

We all can appreciate a good photo when we see one and in the Supconnect Photographer Series, we do just that. This week, we are stoked to highlight adventure photographer Jimmy Martinello from the British Columbia.

25 Of Our Favorite Male Pro SUP Instagrams

Instagram is one of our favorite social media platforms to hang out on. We love the image-based platform and the accessibility of being able to see what our favorite athletes are up to. With Instagram we get to follow along with them on their adventures around the world and we want you to follow along too! Here are 25 of the best male professional paddlers worth following on Instagram.

SUP Pictures By Flux Photography

They say a picture is worth a thousand words, and we believe it. In our SUP Photography Series we highlight and connect with exceptional photographers in and out of the stand up paddle boarding world and showcase some of their many fabulous photos. This week in our latest exhibit, we are thrilled to share the exquisite talent of photographer Lorenzo Vladimir Menendez of Flux Photography.