Biggest Week In SUP Hits North America

SAN DIEGO, California - With the stand up paddle season winding down for North America there’s no better way than to close out the season with a bang. Over the next week or so, a few of the biggest events in stand up paddle boarding (SUP) will hit the West Coast of North America all in the span of a week. Here they are:

1. SUP Awards | September 28, 2016

Photo via: SUP Magazine

SUP Awards (which is different from the Supconnect Awards) in Dana Point, CA focuses largely on athlete performance, as well as awarding, Movie of the Year, Top Expedition and Top Philanthropic Effort. The Awards also presents the Lifetime Achievement Award, given to a legend who has invigorated the sport.

2. Pacific Paddle Games | September 30 - October 2, 2016

2015 PPG's. | Photo: OnitPro

The Pacific Paddle Games presented by Salt Life will be held at Doheny State Beach in Dana Point, California, September 30 through October 2, 2016. The weekend will feature Technical and Distance races (in both Pro and Open divisions), including Pro Junior and Youth categories, Prone divisions, the West Marine Demo Zone, Clinics and much more, including the largest prize purse in paddle sports history at $60,000!

Learn more HERE. 

3. SUPIA Summit | October 3 - 4, 2016

Photo via: SUPIA

Come to LEARN, NETWORK and help guide the future of Stand Up Paddleboarding at the 2016 SUPIA Summit! Two days with great speakers, break out sessions, networking happy hour, paddle sessions, beautiful venue, food and fun! This is an event you won't want to miss...

Learn more HERE. 

4. Survivor Beach Charity SUP Event | September 25, 2016

Photo via: Survivor Beach

The Survivor Beach Charity event is also worth mentioning and is a great event that benefits the Moores Cancer Center at UC San Diego Health. Survivor Beach has united the San Diego community in support of cancer research and honored all individuals in their fight against cancer.

Learn more HERE.