The paddleboarding community is buzzing with excitement after the recent Dam 2 Dam event, which raised an impressive $70,000 for cancer support programs. At the heart of this success is Megan Cynowa, the owner of The Goat Boater, who played a pivotal role in organizing and executing the event.
With the SUP racing season right around the corner we thought it best to supply you with some tips that can help you have a successful race come race day. We checked in with the best-of-the-best stand up paddle boarding pros including Kai Lenny, Mo Freitas, Chuck Patterson, Connor Baxter, Lina Augaitis and Annabel Anderson to name a few. We took what they had to say and came up with 5 tips to help you have a successful race.
We all dream of an exotic vacation packed with relaxation, sunshine, and the warm water of the tropics. We see photos of crystal-clear water with beautiful mountainous backdrops and think to ourselves what it would be like to be in a place that perfect. Tahiti is a place where these dreams and thoughts are a reality. We here at Supconnect agree that Tahiti stands out as one of the ideal places to paddle board. Here are five reasons why:
1.2 million people are expected to paddle board this year. With the sun shining and the summer months quickly approaching, it’s time to grab our boards and hit the water. However, our boards aren’t the only things that we need to pack. We also need to make sure we have the right foods and nutrients for a long session under the scorching sun.
Spectacular action took center stage today at stop #3 of Euro Tour 2024 hosted by Sancti Petri SUP Race in Spain. With sunny skies, beautiful waves, and gentle breezes, the stage was set for an unforgettable event at Atenas Playa Beach Club in the stunning La Barrosa.
Alex Mauer gives advice for stand up paddlers looking to improve their nutrition, maximize performance and minimize recovery time between workouts and races.
Attending a standup paddle boarding event is one of the best ways to enjoy the sport. It’s the perfect place to be introduced to the sport as a spectator, it’s a great place to learn and try new products, and it’s also a great way to connect with those who enjoy the sport just as much as you do. If you’re looking for an event to attend this month check out our list of SUP events in May.
Although small in size, Japan is one place that has no shortage of places to stand up paddle board (SUP). As a nation completely surrounded by water there are endless opportunities to grab your SUP and find the perfect place to get on the water.
Professional and competitive stand-up paddle boarders don’t make it to the top of the sport on skills alone. It requires a lot of hard training to harness these skills and an increased amount of attention to diets. In order to achieve good balance on your board, it is important that you have a good balance of nutrition when you’re off the board.
Just like all sports and fitness arenas, there is a significant amount of min-maxing going on behind the scenes with SUP – and clothing enters as its own debate.
Inspired by recent ICF SUP World Championships, Thailand introduces 2024 race series.
In a groundbreaking initiative, Latvia is set to host its first-ever SUP rowing marathon on May 4, marking a significant milestone in the region's sporting landscape. The event, titled "SUP King Marathon - Salaca 100," promises to be a unique experience, not only within Latvia but across Northern Europe.