Annapolis, the state capital of Maryland, and commonly known as “America’s sailing capital, has been taken by storm by paddle sports!” Situated on the Chesapeake Bay at the mouth of the Severn river, Annapolis offers a wide variety of paddling conditions.
In stand up paddle boarding, having a good paddle stroke is crucial to seeing results and improving skill level. Many of stand up paddling's top athletes stress that the paddle stroke is one of the most important, if not the most important, tool to master when paddling. We caught up with many of stand up paddling's best athletes to get some tips on how to have a great paddle stroke. See what they had to say...
For avid paddlers the training never stopped. But if you have been off the water and spent more time on the couch during the off season, you might need a training regimen that will get you back into paddle racing shape.
When preparing for your very first SUP race it's important to be prepared and know what to expect from your first experience. To give you some insight on what you need to do to get ready for your first paddle board race, we caught up with some of the best SUP racing pros out there to get you some tips. Here are the top five tips for first time SUP racers:
Working out with kettlebells can improve your balance, stability, endurance and strength. Here, Alex Mauer walks through the two-arm kettlebell swing which is a perfect exercise to help increase your power output and endurance.
Champions rise at the 2025 India Paddle Festival! Christian Andersen’s stunning sprint victory, Espe Barreras’ dominant performance, and Antonio Morillo’s overall triumph set the stage for an epic SUP season.
Antonio Morillo and Espe Barreras claim victory on Day 1 at the APP India Paddle Festival.
Agios Nikolaos On SUP 2025 marks its 10th anniversary with an ICF World Ranking Event, top athletes, €9,000 in prizes, and thrilling races in Crete.
Starboard race board setup for race day: Connor Baxter’s ultimate guide for performance.
After a spectacular first year edition in 2024 that saw breakout performances, the India Paddle Festival is back for another exciting event to kick off the racing year.
The picturesque surf town of Sayulita is set to host the annual Sayulita SUP Open, a premier international stand-up paddleboarding (SUP) event, on March 1-2, 2025.
This year’s Hanohano Ocean Challenge drew an unprecedented 889 registered athletes, the largest short-course field in the event’s history.