Knowing how to swim is considered a vital life skill, yet there are around four billion people across the globe who haven’t mastered it.

We all make mistakes, especially as a beginner in anything new that we try. Stand up paddle boarding is no different and as one of the fastest growing sports in the world, there are tons of newbies that are participating in the sport on a daily basis. To help these newbies from committing the same mistakes that we've all fallen victim to, here are some of the top mistakes to avoid as a beginner paddle boarder.

The Salzkammergut region of Austria, with its 76 crystal-clear lakes, offers a picturesque landscape, lush greenery, and majestic mountains. Among its many water and land attractions, stand up paddling has emerged as a popular way to explore the waters of this breathtaking region.

From lighting and safety to tech that captures the moment, here’s your go-to guide for decking out your board and body for a safe, stylish, and fully immersive night paddle.

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.

In our photography series that showcases the work of exceptional photographers in and out of the stand up paddle boarding world, we are proud to highlight a photographer out of Colorado, Sam Aiken. Sam has an eye for photography that captures a unique essence of the sport that we all love.

Is your paddle motivation as high as it could be? Follow these tips from Joshua Chant to help manage your motivation and ensure it is always high.

Need help improving your SUP Yoga skills? We’ve sat down with Dashama Gordon, one of the leading voices in the start of the SUP Yoga movement to give us a few tips on how to advance yourself in SUP Yoga. Here are her tips:

Looking to head out on a SUP vacation that is outside of the norm? Consider Komodo Island in Indonesia! Komodo National Park is a World Heritage listed site, located in the east of Indonesia.

As you progress and further develop your surfing skills on your stand up paddle board, one trick to add to your bag is definitely the frontside top turn. The frontside top turn is likely one of the most performed maneuvers on a wave. Here, SUP surfing expert Sean Poynter helps you get more familiar with the process of it.

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 love Yoga it’s likely you’ve heard of or have practiced on a stand up paddle board. Take a look at these 10 SUP Yoga poses that anyone can do.