As 2025 approaches, the paddling world is buzzing with anticipation for a fresh wave of innovative gear. At Supconnect, we’ve had the privilege of getting an exclusive first look at some of the most exciting products set to make their debut in the coming year.

We are proud to highlight the this photographer in our series that showcases the work of exceptional photographers in and out of the stand up paddle boarding world. Our first photographer, whose work is incredibly stunning and who is able to capture why so many of us love stand up paddling, is Desirée Gardner from Panama City Beach, Florida.

Seasoned yoga and paddle board professional Jodelle Fitzwater dishes on her perspective of the question if doing SUP Yoga is better than yoga on land. Read her take here.

Those looking for exceptional paddle-boarding experiences will love Mauritius. The beautiful island offers plenty of calm waters, stunning natural surroundings and an array of fantastic beaches, providing an ideal setting for this popular activity.

Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned paddler, small tweaks to your form, equipment, and accessories can make a significant difference. Here are a few simple updates to enhance your paddleboarding experience.

Welcome to the Supconnect Weekly Recap, our countdown of the biggest news, reviews, interviews, and features surrounding the world of Stand Up Paddle Boarding. This week we’re bringing you another sample of the best stories covered by ourselves and other publications.

If you're looking to take your SUP out at night and need the gear to help you do that, check out the GLoFin from ESCA Surf. The GLoFin is a fin that attaches to your SUP that has a lighting attachment to light up your nighttime SUP adventures. The fin works well for any skill level and is best suited for all around or touring paddling.

We all can appreciate a good photo when we see one and in the Supconnect Photographer Series, we do just that. We connect with exceptional photographers in and out of the stand up paddle boarding world and showcase some of their many fantastic photos. This week, we are stoked to highlight photographer James Kao from Redondo Beach, California.

Have you ever wondered why the tail of your paddle board is flat and square while the ones down the beach have rounded tails? There is a reason for the different tail shapes, and it’s not just cosmetic. A SUP’s tail shape is integrally tied to how the board is designed to perform. So if you’re shopping for a new paddle board, it is worth paying attention to the shape of the tail.

When not training for a race or world record attempt you will likely find Seychelle channeling her inner chi and practicing and even teaching SUP yoga. Not long ago, Seychelle partnered up with the folks at West Marine to come out with a beginner’s guide to stand up paddle yoga.

As we sit in the heat of downwind season we've decided to compile a list of the top must-do downwinders around the world. We teamed up with the crew at SIC Maui who've built some of the best downwind boards on the market, so they know a thing-or-two about a good downwind run when they see it.

There are risks to taking your pet paddle boarding and we want to ensure that they are just as safe as we are when on board. We reached out to Mike Tavares for some tips on how to keep your dog safe while paddle boarding. Mike brings his pooch Shredder on his SUP with him more often than not and Shred dog is a true SUP pup.