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Weekly Recap 5/31/2022

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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. Paddle Boarding Destin, Florida

destin florida gulf of mexico

Heat Score - 63

Destin is a small city situated on the Emerald Coast of Florida. Boasted by multiple beaches, bayous, springs, and most notably, the emerald waters of the Gulf of Mexico, Destin is a prime paddle boarding destination. Read more HERE.

 

 

 

 

4. SUP Basics: What’s Your Swim Score?

swim score tahe

Heat Score - 70

Simplicity is one of the attractive features of standup paddle boarding. When you feel that first glide and realize “Hey, I can do this,” it’s easy to believe that all you need is a board and a paddle, but when you’re standing alone on a platform floating two inches above the water, a few more things are required, because a paddling excursion on any water body can quickly turn into an in-water experience. Read more HERE.

 

3. SUP Pictures by Jimmy Martinello

Jon Burak BC Canada

Heat Score - 77

We all can appreciate a good photo when we see one and in the Supconnect Photographer Series, we do just that. This week, we are stoked to highlight adventure photographer Jimmy Martinello from the British Columbia. Read more HERE.

 

2. Top Things to Know Before Trying Tandem SUP

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Heat Score - 85

Tandem SUP is for couples looking for time together, children who cannot use a solo paddleboard yet, or friends who want to dip their toes in the sport together! Here are 8 things to know before trying out tandem SUP. Read more HERE.

 

1. Casper Steinfath Completes Denmark Circumnavigation with Epic Downwinder

casper steinfath denmark circumnavigation

Heat Score - 94

After 54 days and 1,450 kilometers around Denmark, the Danish SUP World Champion, Casper Steinfath, finally set his feet on the beach in his hometown Klitmøller Wednesday night. The 28-year-old is the first ever to circumnavigate Denmark on a stand up paddle board. Read more HERE.

Photo Of The Week

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Photo via: Marcus Roberts

Description: Three paddleboarders heading out into the sunset on the Bristol Channel, by Portishead.

Location: Bristol Channel, UK

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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