Before we head into the new year, we're taking a look at a few of the biggest SUP stories from 2020.

With the gift-giving holidays in full swing, it's time to think about getting something awesome for the SUP'er in your life so here at Supconnect, we've put together a gift/gear guide of the newest and coolest items to have recently hit the shelves and racks on the SUP market. If you're looking for something to get for your lover, mother, brother, sister, friend, or anyone for that matter this holiday season, this guide will be perfect for the stand up paddler in your life. And who's to say you can't get a little something for yourself, 'Tis the season after all!

Floatski is the first product on this currently non-existing market that enables the user to walk on the surface of water.

The International Canoe Federation has hailed the success of the first in a series of online webinars focusing on stand up paddling, with more than 200 people from all over the world logging on to listen to two of the biggest names in the sport.

On October 3, 2020 marine scientist and ocean conservationist Anupa Asokan paddled and completed the 27 mile SUP across Santa Monica Bay to raise money for the Surfrider Foundation and bring awareness to some ocean issues.

Buying a SUP board is one thing, but how does one actually become proficient at the sport? Well, the ICF and Starboard are giving you the chance to learn from some of the best paddlers in the world.

Winners of the 2020 Supconnect Gear of the Year award for best technology, Red Paddle Co has released its latest collection of award-winning boards.

Falling off of your paddle board is going to happen at some point or another when paddle boarding. It can be troublesome to get back on your SUP after falling if done incorrectly. Luckily, we have SUP expert Sean Poynter to help us with a few tips on how to get back up after we've fallen. 

On Sunday 26th July 2020, Jordan Wylie (36) from Blackpool, Lancashire left the Essex shores in an attempt to be the first person in the world to Stand-Up Paddleboard (SUP) around Great Britain, a complete circumnavigation of over 2,000 miles of paddling.

Erik Sander paddled his way through almost the entire length of Sweden from lake Akkajaure all the way down to Smygehuk in the very south of Sweden. Total distance on water was 2300 km.

Participants from 38 states and 8 countries joined together virtually with the common mission to put an end to breast cancer.

The crew over at Slingshot has just come out with a new attachment that will allow you to transform your SUP into a Wingsurf board!