Weekly Recap 6/21/2016
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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. Red Bull Heavy Water Announced As Addition To 2016 World Series Circuit
Heat Score - 70
Red Bull Heavy Water, arguably the most intense stand up paddling event in the world, is announced as part of the 2016 Stand Up World Series circuit, with an event window from September 1 to 28. The location will guarantee 40 of the world’s best SUP athletes, waves over 10ft. high, and consist of an open course that stretches 12km (7.5 miles), starting at Ocean Beach and finishing just past the Golden Gate Bridge. Learn more HERE.
4. How To Keep Your Dog Safe While Paddle Boarding
Heat Score - 76
There are risks to taking your pet paddle boarding and we want to ensure that they are just as safe as we are when on board. We reached out to Boardworks' Mike Tavares for some tips on how to keep your dog safe while paddle boarding. Mike brings his pooch Shredder on his SUP with him more often than not and Shred dog is a true SUP pup. Learn what it takes to keep your pup safe HERE.
3. UK Woman Paddles 3 Lakes In 3 Days
Heat Score - 81
After reconnecting with nature and finding a better balance in life, Sian Sykes wanted to challenge herself with a new adventure, and one that’s never been done before. Sian just recently completed the first SUP solo, unsupported mission of the UK's lakes..Sian took on three lakes, in three countries, in three days and paddled a total of 69km! Read all about it HERE.
2. USA SUP Coach Ian Cairns Announces Resignation Amid Controversy
Heat Score - 89
After 7 years of serving in a variety of coaching positions for Surfing America, the current head coach of the USA SUP/Paddle board team, Ian Cairns, has decided to step down. More details in his decision to step down HERE.
1. 2016 Supconnect Awards Kicks Off In 2 Weeks!
Heat Score - 94
Gear up and get excited because the 2016 Supconnect Editor’s Choice Awards kicks off in just two short weeks! After a massive makeover of the Supconnect Awards and ground breaking success in 2015 we’re very excited to launch the awards again this year as we’re gearing up for another great year. Read more about the launch of the 2016 Supconnect Awards HERE.
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