On Thu May 24th, Kevin Horgan a long distance Stand Up Paddler from Kauai, managed to complete the first circumnavigation of Hong Kong Island on a Starboard 14' Coast Runner, a distance of around 44km or 27.3miles in 8 hours and 7mins. Kevin left Shek O Main Beach at 7.53am and arrived back at 4.00pm.
The wrong paddle length can affect your balance, board control, speed, and can lead to shoulder and back pain. Find out how to choose the correct paddle length for you.
Last weekend watermen Bill Whiddon and Thaddeus Foote attempted the first-ever crossing of the Gulf Stream from the Bahamian Island of Bimini to the shores of Miami Beach, Florida on stand-uppaddlboards (SUPs) to raise awareness of the impacts of plastics in the ocean. Did they make it?
SUP the World - A travel website catering to Standup Paddlers of all ages and skill levels, who’d like a SUP-centric vacation, officially launched!
June 10th, 2012 will be a very fun and celebratory time as stand up paddlers join together in 6 locations across the United States. Together they will celebrate stand up paddle boarding with NEXT National SUP Day and bring awareness to some very specific health benefits that SUP provides to children affected by cystic fibrosis. But what are the benefits and how does SUP come in to play with cystic fibrosis?
Bart de Zwart arrived safely at a 12:45am on Friday June 1st to "The Spot" in Zandvoort, Holland after crossing the North Sea solo, non-stop and unsupported in almost 39 hours. This was the first time anyone has attempted and succeeded at paddling from England to Holland!
Bart de Zwart, a 42 year old man from Maui, is setting off on another long distance SUP Journey. Last summer he completed an unsupported, solo, non-stop SUP trip from the Big Island of Hawaii to Kauai. This time he will paddle across the North Sea from England to his original homeland of Holland.
The Colorado SUP season is upon us starting this weekend in Buena Vista with PaddleFest. CKS is hosting a weekend celebration to promote the beginning of the summer paddling season May 25-27th.
Do you find yourself staring longingly at glossy photos of ordinary people paddling in extraordinary locations? Are you yearning to embark on your own SUP travel adventure but don’t know where to start? Here’s a list of five exceptional and unique SUP getaway destinations and accommodations.
After several recent deaths involving stand up paddlers, the SUP world is currently involved in heavy discussion about SUP safety practices. However, it seems as though some paddlers are expressing very different opinions about what the safety rules should be.
Delaney Kuepper is one ambitious 8 year old girl. Just this past weekend she completed an 11.8 mile stand up paddle journey to help raise money for Rady Children's Hospital. What an incredible feat, especially for someone so young.
Stand up paddle boarding is the fastest growing sport in the outdoor world. This is why Supconnect is excited to share some great news about learning "How To" SUP.