Any ocean surfer knows that there is an unspoken code they follow not only in the water but on the beach and in the parking lot.  However, now that river surfing is blowing up for SUPers, what etiquette do we follow in this setting?

With all the water it has to offer, the Netherlands is a stand up paddlers dream and with blossoming tulip fields, stout windmills and wandering waterways, every glance is a frame-ready photograph.

Deep in the heart of Texas… there's a Stand Up Paddler's paradise.· Austin has been the capital of Texas for over 100 years, and the "Live Music Capitol" for as long as most can remember.· In the last three years Austin has also become the SUP capital of Texas.

Just about everyone is familiar with Mexico's beaches.· Gulf, Caribbean and Pacific sides all offer opportunities for great SUP surfing.· Now it’s time to explore the endless beautiful rivers that Mexico has to offer.

Folks have been cruising the ocean waves for years with a paddle in hand and it’s about time we bring this toy to the waters of West Virginia.· SUP, stand up paddle, is a great sport for rivers and lakes.

With all the dangers involved in whitewater SUP, some may wonder what pleasure is found in this unique discipline of the sport.· River running can be deeply rewarding and is both physically and mentally challenging.

The world’s first casualties of standup paddling took place on a river, highlighting the exceptional dangers posed by running fresh water.