After more than six weeks of deliberations and intense evaluations we are pleased to announce the winners of the 13th Annual Supconnect Awards. After nominating 30 or so men, women, groms and blogs per category, and an abundance of brands and shops in the stand up paddle industry we've finally narrowed down the extremely talented pool of nominees to the final chosen winners.

Werner Paddle's stand up paddle athlete, Fiona Wylde, may be one of the most talented water women in the world. But what means the most to us is that she is one kindest, friendliest people you will ever meet. These and all of her positive traits were on display at a recent "Paddle with the Pros" clinic hosted by Big Winds in her home town of Hood River, Oregon.

If you're not familiar with the SIC 5-star glide program, organized by SIC, Big Winds, and Columbia Cliff Villas then you are simply missing out! Click "Read More" to discover a wonderful adventure!