WAIKIKI, Hawaii - The trailer for 2014's Ultimate SUP Showdown web series and event is out, and you can watch it here.

SUNSET BEACH, Hawaii - The Sunset Beach Pro and the Turtle Bay Women's Pro will open the Stand Up World Championship Tour from February 8-16, in what we can only expect will be epic conditions.

SAN CLEMENTE, California - SIC Maui (“Sandwich Islands Composites”) athlete, Lina Augaitis, wins Orange Bowl Paddle Championships on her Production SIC X 12 PRO.

LOS ANGELES, California - Join Candice Appleby, Anthony Vela and Matt Becker for a 2-day SUP racing clinic that covers everything you need to know before taking on the best.

Supconnect contributor and community member, Evelyn O'Doherty, talks us through the finer points of Long Island's iconic paddle from Ditch Plains Beach to Montauk Lighthouse, giving some insider knowlege of the route's sights and fun facts.

SULTAN, Washignton - Opening week of 2014 at Werner Paddles marked a new beginning, as 11 year veteran of the company, Danny Mongno, takes over as the marketing manager.

SAN DIEGO, California - Hanohano Outrigger Canoe Club, Huki Outrigger, Maui Jim and Ocean Minded are set to host the 18th annual Hanohano Huki Ocean Challenge in Mission Bay, San Diego, on January 25th, 2014.

MIAMI, Florida - Mistral SUP proudly announces their sponsorship of the newly added Inflatable SUP Sprint Class to the 2014 Orange Bowl SUP Paddle Championship.

LAKE ONTARIO, Canada - Let us introduce you to Cameron McCreath, possibly the most hard-core SUP fan we've encountered. On a monumentally cold day in December, fueled by the stoke of watching the Pipe Masters webcast, he decided to suit up and take on his home break. 

GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK, Arizona - There aren’t words or pictures that can do justice to the Grand Canyon. It’s one of those landmark destinations that really needs to be seen in person to fully capture the magnitude of the region. Whitewater rafting, kayak and canoe trips down the Colorado River, the aquatic corridor that runs through the canyon, have been popular for some time now, but with a growing SUP river and whitewater scene, paddle boards are becoming more prominent. Last week we caught up with Markus Leppaenen, an experienced kayaker from Time4Charity, about his 25 day SUP-Kayak camping trip down the Grand Canyon.

SAN DIEGO, California – YOLO Board San Diego is excited to be a part of the up and coming seaside community of Point Loma. The complete standup paddleboard (SUP) outfitter has recently relocated from Old Town San Diego to a new store at 1055 Rosecrans Street in the heart of Point Loma and within walking distance to the water.

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico - Puerto Rico - the Paddle Royal came to a dramatic finish last week, combining challenging conditions with tight races, making it one of the most memorable events of 2013. After a serie4s of tight finishes and huge performances, Danny Ching and Lina Augaitis walked away with the events top spots. With the BIC One Design World Champs preceding the event at puerto Rico's stunning Condado Lagoon, it was long weekend filled with great paddle action and good vibes.