Playa Danta in the Las Catalinas community is poised to become a pre-eminent international stand up paddle destination. The Guanacaste coastline along the north west of Costa Rica is a dramatic and rich area that offers inspiring venues for all kinds of ocean water sports.

We had been dreaming for a while to go and stand up paddle (sup) in the highest lake of the Abruzzo region in Italy, looking at the Gran Sasso Mountains from a different perspective.

The majority of people probably think of the ocean when they think of stand up paddling, but, with 1,058 miles of Lake Michigan coastline, the state of Michigan is becoming a great place to stand up and paddle out.

Sitting on an island surrounded by water with near perfect temperatures nine months of the year, it's only natural that people would see Abu Dhabi as an excellent place to stand up paddle (sup).

The majority of people probably think of the ocean when they think of stand up paddling, but, with 1,058 miles of Lake Michigan coastline, the state of Michigan is becoming a great place to stand up and paddle out.

An Island sitting in the Indian Ocean eight degrees south of the Equator, resting on the western fringes of the ring of fire, with perfect waves and conveniently placed reef channels, this is where I call home, Bali, also known as the ‘Island of the gods’ and more recently as ‘Stand Up Heaven.’

Just about everyone is familiar with Mexico's beaches.· Gulf, Caribbean and Pacific sides all offer opportunities for great SUP surfing.· Now it’s time to explore the endless beautiful rivers that Mexico has to offer.

Portugal looks out from the Iberian Peninsula onto the Atlantic Ocean, with a long history of Moorish and Oriental influences that have had a lasting impact on the culture and architecture which are still prominent to this day.

Folks have been cruising the ocean waves for years with a paddle in hand and it’s about time we bring this toy to the waters of West Virginia.· SUP, stand up paddle, is a great sport for rivers and lakes.