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Paddle Boarding Raiatea, French Polynesia

November 13, 2025 by Christine Aigle Foley

French Polynesia is the dream location for just about any paddle boarder. Raiatea, located in French Polynesia is an island with tall volcanic peaks surrounded by a lagoon and coral reef. Its particularity is that it shares the same lagoon as the neighboring island, Tahaa.

What Makes SUP A Whole New Adventure?

November 12, 2025 by Kenneth Reaves

Even if you’re a watersports enthusiast, standup paddle boarding is a whole new adventure and challenge! Here’s what makes it a great sport to try.

Weekly Recap 11/11/2025

November 11, 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.

2025 ISA World SUP Championship Opens in Surf City El Salvador

November 10, 2025 by Staff

169 Athletes from 27 National Teams Gather for Twelfth Edition of the Championship.

9 Ways to Have Fun on Group SUPs

November 9, 2025 by Staff

Stand up paddle boarding is on the upward trend in participation and with that comes more opportunities for even more fun. In the past couple of years we’ve seen the rise in popularity for group SUPs, as in a paddle board that can hold a group of paddlers at one...

Paddle Boarding Raiatea, French Poly…
French Polynesia is the dream location for just about any paddle boarder. Raiatea, located in…
Paddle Boarding Brevard County, Flor…
Located on the beautiful east coast of Florida, less than an hour drive from Orlando…

Paddle Boarding Seville, Andalusia, …
300 days of sunshine, warm temps year round, and countless places to standup paddle. Where…
The 4 Best SUP Fishing Destinations …
With the right paddle board, there are plenty of excellent SUP fishing spots throughout the…

The Best Places for Paddle Boarding …
Paddle boarding is an increasingly popular water sports activity in the UK, and Cornwall offers…
The Best Places to Paddle Year-Round…
Across the U.S., there are thriving SUP communities where the season never ends — offering…

Paddle Boarding Lake Como
Nestled in the mountains of northern Italy’s Lombardy region is Lake Como. Surrounded by quaint…
Paddle Boarding Nicaragua
Nicaragua offers variety of SUP experiences for SUP surfers and SUP yogis alike. By many…

Paddle Boarding Ibiza, Spain
Ibiza, also known as the “White Island”, is one of the Spanish Balearic Islands located…
San Diego: The Ultimate SUP Destinat…
With constant sunshine, ocean views, and an abundance of flat-water locales, San Diego is a…

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…

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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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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 Jason Wilson

We all can appreciate a good photo when we see one and in the Supconnect Photographer Series, we do just that. We connect with exceptional photographers in and out of the stand up paddle boarding world and showcase some of their many fantastic photos. This week, we are stoked to highlight Jason Wilson from Lake Tahoe, California.