Weekly Recap 5/2/2023
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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. Starboard Announces Race Gear Rental Program
Heat Score - 61
Looking for a Starboard board to race on the weekends? The solution is here! Starboard is teaming up with Union Paddlers and Sports Camps to elevate SUP racing by providing rental SUP racing boards and paddles at Euro Tour and ICF events. Read more HERE.
4. Protecting our Environments Through SUP
Heat Score - 68
The evolution of stand up paddle is creating the worlds next environmental advocates. As more paddlers explore their own local waters more is being uncovered on what is polluting our liquid playgrounds. Read more HERE.
3. Paddle Boarding Coconut Island, Hawaii
Heat Score - 77
Nestled in Kaneohe Bay, on the Windward side of Oahu, Coconut Island known as Moku o Loe in Hawaiian is a mini island surrounded by coral reefs. Coconut Island is home to the Hawaiian Institute of Marine Biology and is a beautiful place to visit on your standup paddle board. Read more HERE.
2. Events of the Month: May 2023
Heat Score - 84
Attending a standup paddle boarding event is one of the best ways to enjoy the sport. It’s the perfect place to be introduced to the sport as a spectator, it’s a great place to learn and try new products, and it’s also a great way to connect with those who enjoy the sport just as much as you do. If you’re looking for an event to attend this month check out our list of SUP events in May. Read more HERE.
1. Baxter & Wylde Win Alicante SUP Open
Heat Score - 91
Connor Baxter does it again and Fiona Wylde stages a comeback for the ages at the Alicante SUP Open. The first stop of the 2023 APP World Racing Tour did not disappoint as intense competition leads to the crowning of APP originals, Connor Baxter and Fiona Wylde, as champions. Read more HERE.
Photo Of The Week
Photo via: Fabian Torrilla
Location: Sunrise Paddle along the east coast of Gibraltar visiting the sea caves.
Description: Gibraltar
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