Top Stories - 4/29/2014

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Every month, Supconnect users from around the world submit an incredible selection of images to the Photo Of The Month Competition. One of the funnest parts of running the editorial is browsing through the user photos and trying to decide what pictures to pair up with articles - the quality is amazing. While there is only one winner each month, today we'd like to pay tribute to some of the photos that blew our socks off these last two months. If you're a budding photographer and would like to share your photos on Supconnect, check out the photo competition - and please vote if you haven't already.

Heat Score - 74

The 2014 Carolina Cup brought its famous mix of racing, clinics, demos and SUP community building again. Danny Ching went three-for-three this year while Anabel Anderson claimed her second, but that wasn't were the action ended. There were demos, clinics and much, much more. for your reading pleasure, Carolina Cup founding member and Supconnect contributor, Haywood Newkirk gave us a full report.

Heat Score - 79

Ocean Rodeo is now offering its first Stand Up Paddle retreat in Tofino, BC. Tofino is a world renowned outdoor playground with endless options for play, both on and off the water. We have partnered with Tofino Paddle Surf and Botanical Gardens to bring you this week long experience on the west coast of Vancouver Island from November 1-8, 2014.

Heat Score - 81

Performance Paddling is proud to introduce the 2014 Junior Pro line-up, for the world’s premier ALL YOUTH standup paddle event. This unique event features not only talented young “veterans”, but also many enthusiastic SUP groms, who for some, will be competing in their very first surfing competition.

Heat Score - 82

One of the most revered and spirited events on the SUP calendar is just around the corner. On Saturday, May 3, 2014, the third annual Stand Up For The Cure event is set to rock Newport Beach. This year they're looking good to reach the target of 1,000+ participants, all in support of the Orange County Affiliate of Susan G. Komen.

To find out more about the event and what to expect, we've got some very special guests joining us on Wednesday, April 30: Judie Vivian and Shawneen Schweitzer, who will be on air at approximately 12:30 p.m. PST to talk with us about Stand up For The Cure, what's happening this year and how you can get involved.