Weekly Recap 08/14/2024

August 14, 2024
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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 e-mail.

5. How To Get Your Kids Interested in SUP

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Heat Score - 68

In an age when 90% of two year olds can already use a tablet, it's tough to drag kids away from their screens and video games. Stand up paddle boarding (SUP) is one sport which requires bags of fun, lots of energy and plenty of water: what more could a kid want? Read More HERE.

4. What's for SUPper? Keto Supports Healthy Bodies on the Water

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Heat Score - 77

Keto diets are taking over the athletic world, followed by such famously fit people as Tim Tebow and Jillian Michaels. There’s no doubt stand up paddleboarders are athletes, and with SUP growing in popularity and competitiveness, it's no wonder that many paddlers are also turning to a ketogenic (keto) diet to improve their fitness and endurance. Keto calls for high-fat, moderate protein, and low carbohydrate consumption, challenging the idea that the body needs the sugars from carbs for energy, instead training cells to consume fat. Read more HERE.

3. Paddle Boarding Chicago, Illinois

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Heat Score - 84

“The Lakefront by right belongs to the people," wrote Architect Daniel Burnham back in 1909 when he envisioned his plan for Chicago. Over 100 years later a group of standup paddle boarders venture out onto Lake Michigan, launching from North Avenue Beach, one of Chicago’s 29 beaches. The majestic Chicago skyline is partially disguised by dense fog this morning, letting you easily forget that this is America’s second largest city with a population of over 9 Million. Loving the outdoors but don’t want to miss out on city living? Chicago might just be it. Read more HERE.

2. Nutrition & Training: How Seychelle Fuels Her Body

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Heat Score - 89

Not only is SIC Maui Global team rider Seychelle a world class athlete and world standup paddle champion racer but she's also a fitness and health guru. Seychelle's nutrition regimen is likely a huge part of why she's been so successful as an athlete and keeping herself in top shape. To get a better idea of her routine and how she fuels her body we checked in with Seychelle and asked her a few questions. Read more HERE.

1. Matching SUP With Sporting Joy: The World's Best Sporting & Paddle Boarding Locations

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Heat Score - 94

As SUP enthusiasts know, the sport is fun because of just how flexible it is. Anywhere there’s a body of water, SUP can be undertaken, though of course still surfaces are favored by most enthusiasts. Choice and affordability for amateurs, pros, and everyone in between continues to broaden. One great way to enjoy SUP is by taking a vacation and using the paddle board as a way to enjoy the sights, or provide a fun activity away from the main attractions. Read more HERE.

Photo Of The Week

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Description: "Sunset serenity on the water—capturing the magic of paddleboarding with friends as the day fades away."

Photo via: Esca Surf

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