NASHVILLE, Tennessee - Shane Perrin, number 7 in the 2013 Supconnect Man of the Year Ratings, has just completed a 444 mile land paddle from Natchez, Mississippi to Nashville Tennessee, along the historical Natchez Trace Parkway.
SAN DIEGO, California - Welcome to the Supconnect Weekly Heat, our countdown of the biggest news, reviews, interviews and features surrounding the world of Stand Up Paddleboarding. This week we’re bringing you another sample of the best stories covered by ourselves and other publications.
SAN DIEGO, California - Once you've got the basics of paddling down, the next big step is fine-tuning and optimizing your technique. This doesn't only apply to people interested in racing - it's equally important for all your daily sessions. Your form makes the world of difference to how much distance you cover per stroke, building muscles/strength without causing damage and developing stamina. This all feeds into making paddling a healthy activity that keeps giving back to your physical and mental condition, rather than causing problems. To speed you all along, we've broken down 5 tips for improving your paddle technique.
SAN DIEGO, California - SAN DIEGO, California - Going for a paddle feeds the soul, but taking your best buddie with you makes it even better. Every month we get amazing photos of people in their dogs submitted to the Photo of the Month Competition and we're always so stoked to see them. So stoked in fact, we decided to compile a list of our10 favorite SUP Dog photos, listed above and below. Enjoy!
SAN DIEGO, California - With the holidays fast approaching, we’re spreading the Turkey Day love by listing the biggest and best deals out there over the holidays from our favorite brands, both in stores and online.
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah - Glide SUP announces the release of the Keiki kids stand up paddle board - designed specifically for young paddlers.
AUSTIN, Texas - SUP is an incredible way to enjoy the oceans and waves of the world. But what if you find yourself land locked in a concrete jungle? Thankfully, Stand Up Paddling has wound it’s way into the fabric of cities big and small around the globe. Here are seven incredible urban SUP destinations that will satisfy even the most demanding paddler.
SAN DIEGO, California - One of the greatest things about being part of a sport/lifestyle like Stand Up Paddling is being able to do it anywhere. Not just around your home town or even other parts of your country, but anywhere around the world - provided there is water. Paddling in other parts of the world allows you to experience a new place in a familiar way, adding a new dynamic to any trip. One of the biggest drawbacks to traveling is the criminal charge that most airplanes place on taking a board. This is why inflatable boards come are so handy. To help us better understand the process of traveling with an inflatable board and what the pro's are, we've broken down five easy points to consider.
SAN DIEGO, California - Welcome to the Supconnect Weekly Heat, our countdown of the biggest news, reviews, interviews and features surrounding the world of Stand Up Paddleboarding. This week we’re bringing you another sample of the best stories covered by ourselves and other publications.
VIRGINIA BEACH, Virginia - Last week we reported a story about three paddle boards that were stolen from KelsKids, a nonprofit organization that provides paddle boarding, swimming and aquatic safety programs for children who have diagnosed disabilities. To find out more about KelsKids and how it uses paddle boarding to make a difference, we spoke to the owner and founder, Kellie Maier.
Learn how to cut a stand up paddle, step by step, with a video tutorial, interactive slideshow, and a complementary article, coming straight from Bob Long, the owner of arguably the first SUP Shop in California.
OAHU, Hawaii - From February 27 to March 2nd, the Turtle Bay Resort will host one of the world's biggest Yoga/Music/SUP Yoga/Art and love festivals - Wanderlust. The lineup for this year's event is looking amazing, with Donavan Frankenreiter, Moby and Mike Love headlining the music, while Gerry Lopez, Jenn Perell and a host of other incredible instructors leading sessions, as well as a host of interesting vendors offering family-friendly activities.