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Weekly Recap 10/22/2019

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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. ICF SUP Championships Bringing World-Class Coverage

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One of the veterans of modern-day stand up paddling and one of the most respected international voices in the sport will team up to provide world class livestream commentary at next week’s ICF SUP World Championships in Qingdao, China. More details HERE.

 

 

 

 

4. Paddle Boarding Israel

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Heat Score - 70

I bet you never thought of Israel as a great destination for SUP, surf, windsurf and kite! You’ll be surprised to discover in this article the wide variety and unique conditions Israel has to offer. Read more HERE

3. 8 Tips to Camp with a Paddleboard

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Are you interested in taking a SUP camping trip but don’t know where to start? Expert camper and SUP expeditioner Gabriel Gray shares his tips on what type of gear you need, how to plan your trip and more. Check it out HERE.

2. What Are the Mental Health Benefits of SUP?

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One major reason that so many individuals are beginning to show an interest in SUP is due to its mental health benefits. Because of the unique nature of SUP, participants stand to gain benefits from it that are not offered by many other forms of exercise. Learn more about a few of the proven mental health benefits that one can experience from SUP HERE.

1. Heavy Conditions Greet 2019 Red Bull Heavy Water Racers

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Heat Score - 91

Red Bull Heavy Water, a highlight on the Pro Standup Paddleboard circuit, returned to San Francisco on Friday October 18th, after a cancellation in 2018 due to unfavorable weather conditions. Ideal conditions of over 10ft waves were called early in the weather window of Oct 15 – Nov 7, and athletes from all over the world descended on the Bay Area in anticipation of an event for the history books. Read more HERE.

Photo Of The Week

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Photo via: Red Bull Content Pool        

Description: A Red Bull Heavy Water 2019 competitor paddles beneath the iconic Golden Gate Bridge.

Location: San Francisco, California

If you'd like to be selected for Photo Of The Week, enter via the Supconnect Photo of the Year Contest. 

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