The World Paddle Association (WPA) is proud to announce Kristin Artz as the Director of Marketing and PR effective immediately.

Big waves and tough competition sum up the Sunset Beach Pro during the first stop of the Stand Up World Tour 2013.  Read on for the top results and information about the next location.  

The stand up world tour at Sunset Beach has already provided exceptional performances from paddlers who have come from around the globe to compete with one another for the first title of the year.  Will there be more action today?

History happened this week as the stand up paddle surfing women converged upon the beach at Turtle Bay Resort to compete in the first ever women's competition in the Stand Up World Tour.

Toward the end of August of last year there was a huge stand up paddle event called Paddle Party 2012 that set out to break the Guinness Book of World Records for the largest stand up paddle board lesson and bring attention to Hailey's House. Click "Read More" to see the video of what took place.

Why is extreme paddler Shane Perrin so interested in helping people who need organ and tissue transplants?  He shared details in a September 2012 interview conducted by SupConnect founder Andre Niemeyer about his incredible journey on the board and in life.

2013 looks to be even more exciting as the Waterman League is introducing a Women's World Championship Tour for SUP surfing that will run alongside the men's in Hawaii, Brazil, California and France.

In case you missed out last year, come on out and join world class elite SUP racers Candice Appleby and Anthony Vela on Saturday January 19, 2013 to refine your paddling skills.  Click "Read More" for all the details.

There will be fun activities specific to the SUP world this January 10th - 12th at Surf Expo in Orlando, Florida. ·One such event includes a chance to meet and learn from Battle of the Paddle Champion Danny Ching at the FCS SUP booth.

The last several years have seen a dramatic rise in the number of stand up paddlers racing. ·The Hanohano Huki Ocean Challenge rose from 100 SUP racers in 2010 and 170 in 2011 to 270 SUPers in 2012.  Will the trend continue in 2013? Learn more and watch the 2012 race video here.

Leco Salazar of Brazil wins the 2012 Stand Up World Tour surfing event in the British Virgin Islands after battling with the best in the world!

There are several Stand up Paddle events that are taking place this weekend, but one in particular is not the typical SUP scene. In fact it's a week long retreat in an extremely stunning but curious place.