Weekly Recap 1/31/2017
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Summary
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. Carolina Cup Adds Trade Show in 2017
Heat Score - 65
Already one of the biggest and paramount paddle gatherings in the world, the West Marine Carolina Cup is expanding in 2017 with the addition of a one-day retailer-only trade show, a nine-mile outrigger canoe race with six-person teams, and a 6.5-mile junior championship standup paddle board race for youth under 18. More details HERE.
4. A Beginner's Guide to SUP Yoga
Heat Score - 74
When not training for a race or world record attempt you will likely find Seychelle Hattingh channeling her inner chi and practicing and even teaching SUP yoga. Not long ago, Seychelle partnered up with the folks at West Marine to come out with a beginner’s guide to stand up paddle yoga. See Seychelle's tips HERE.
3. SUP Star Sophia Bartlow Dies Tragically
Heat Score - 86
25-year-old Sophia Barlow, a shining light in the stand up paddle community tragically lost her life in a car accident on Saturday night. More details HERE.
2. Chicama, Peru: A SUP Surfer’s Dream
Heat Score - 92
SUP surfer Amit Inbar loves exploring and trying new places especially when he can bring his stand up paddle board (SUP), surfboard and other water toys along for the adventure. Recently, Amit ventured down to Chicama, Peru where he got up close and personal with the longest left hand point break in the world. Hear about his journey HERE.
1. Chris Bertish Reaches Half-Way Point On Atlantic SUP Crossing
Heat Score - 99
On Friday, January 27, 2017, Chris Bertish, internationally acclaimed Speaker, Big Wave Surfer and Guinness SUP World Record Holder, reached the monumental 34°W mark, in the Atlantic Ocean. Read more HERE.
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Photo via: Kate Johnson
Description: Beautiful paddling conditions at Cheow Larn Lake, Southern Thailand, during an overnight SUP tour with Paddle Phuket. www.paddlephuket.com
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