The excitement was palpable, and the 2025 Barcelona World SUP Fest lived up to its billing as the biggest event of the year on the EuroTour calendar.

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.

The big question, “How can paddling help in body detoxing? Can it really benefit for detoxification?” Keep reading and learn why you must incorporate paddleboarding in your list of workouts for body detoxification.

Aptly known as the “Whitewater State,” Idaho boasts more navigable river miles than any other in the U.S. not to mention a profusion of pristine alpine lakes — all swathed in a tapestry of national forests, dramatic mountains, and deep gorges.

Paddling through the waves on your paddle board can be a difficult task if not done properly. Luckily, former International Surfing Association (ISA) World Stand Up Paddleboard Surf Champion, Sean Poynter, gives us tips on how to successfully paddle through whitewater. Read his tips below.

The heart of international SUP beat once again in Crete - more specifically, in Agios Nikolaos - which proudly celebrated the 10th anniversary edition of Agios Nikolaos on SUP (May 3–4).

The World SUP Festival once again proved why it’s one of the most anticipated stops on the Euro Tour, delivering world-class racing in spectacular ocean conditions. With elite paddlers from 28 countries in attendance, the event highlighted the incredible depth of international talent in stand-up paddleboarding.

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.

We all can appreciate a good photo when we see one and in the Supconnect Photographer Series, we do just that. This week, we are stoked to highlight adventure photographer Jimmy Martinello from the British Columbia.

Summer might be the fairer season, but there's opportunities to get some serious paddling and surfing done if you plan things correctly - alongside plenty of relaxation. Today we're going to look at five ways to make the most of summer.

Destin is a small city situated on the Emerald Coast of Florida. Boasted by multiple beaches, bayous, springs, and most notably, the emerald waters of the Gulf of Mexico, Destin is a prime paddle boarding destination.

River surfing expert and paddle board pro Mike Tavares shares a few helpful hints on how to get in and out of a wave while on the river. Here, Mike goes over a few basics and things to know about the river, gear needed and tips on entry and exit from the wave. Check it out: