Top 5 SUP Stories - 2/18/2014
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Welcome to the Supconnect Weekly Recap, our countdown of the Top 5 biggest news, reviews, interviews and features surrounding the world of Stand Up Paddleboarding. If you’ve got anything newsworthy, weird or worth reading about, don’t be shy to share the scoop with us via Facebook.
5. Budget SUP Travel Tips
Heat Score - 79
Everyone likes taking vacations, especially to places with good waves and/or paddle spots (naturally), but finding the time to get away isn't always the problem. Gas, food, hotels, resorts, flights - none of these things are cheap. Last week we looked at ways to trim the fat off a hefty price tag while maximizing the fun, water-time and comfort on your next SUP vacation.
Click here to see the full article.
4.SUPlogix = SUP + Science
Heat Score - 81
Shannon MacDowell and Carey Bond are a pair of highly intelligent paddlers who've put their heads together and started something very cool. In 2013 they founded SUPlogix, an initiative that "was created to contribute to the progression of stand up paddle boarding through scientific study, instruction, product design, community outreach and promotion of the health and fitness benefits of the sport." Last week we were lucky enough to catch up with Shannon to find out more about SUPLogix and the work they're doing…
Click here to read the full interview with Shannon.
3. Wavejet/Sunsail Partnership
Heat Score - 84
WaveJet recently announced a strategic partnership with Sunsail, the largest charter sailing yacht company in the world. The alliance kicked off with a Team WaveJet trip to the Bahamas for 5 days of paddling, surfing and fishing off a 44 foot catamaran.
Click here to read more about it and see more photos.
2. SUPAA Lashes Out
Heat Score - 87
Last week the Stand Up Paddle Athletes Association released an article titled, 'The ugly Truth About Prize Money,' addressing the issue of payment (or lack thereof) of competitive racers. More specifically, it was a targeted discussion over "non-payment, late payment and reduced payment of prize money at SUP events."
Click here for the full article.
1. Pacelli & Vaz Win In Hawaii
Heat Score - 90
The Stand Up World Tour got off to a great start last week, with both the Turtle Bay Pro and the Sunset Beach Pro running in epic waves that changed moods throughout the competition. Nicole Pacelli (Brazil) showed the world exactly why she's the defending event and World Champion with a seriously classy performance that was equal parts style, power and innovation. In the men's division, Caio Vaz (Brazil) did an amazing job in tricky, shifty conditions at Sunset to overcome last year's champ, Kai Lenny.
See all the highlights here.
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