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Spring 2022 SUP Gear Guide

The sun is starting to shine, ice is melting and spring is starting to peek it’s head around the corner. With temperatures rising and waterways defrosting into lakes and rivers again, it’s time to start getting geared up and ready to get back on the water and out of the winter hibernation. Here, we’ve put together a list of SUP gear, accessories, and of course boards for everyone from a beginner to the advanced SUP'er for the 2022 Spring paddle boarding season, so there's sure to be something in this guide for everyone!

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Starboard Launches New FreeWing GO

The creators at Starboard have just announced their newest product to hit the market: the FreeWing GO. The FreeWing Go is Starboard's recommended wing for entry level to advanced maneuvers not only on the water, but also for use in the snow, or skateboarding too.

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Starboard Touring

Price: $1,499 Build: Non-inflatable
Skill: Beginner/Intermediate Use: Touring/Race
Weight: 34.15 lbs Sizes:12'6, 14'

Who is this for: If you’re looking for a durable, quality touring board with an eco-angle, check out the Touring from Starboard. The Touring comes in three different constructions, the Lite Tech, Starlite and Carbon Top, both great options but the Carbon Top is the more premium option. This board is great for touring and longer distances and performs best in flatwater conditions. Priced between $1,499 and $2,399, this board sits between the affordable mid-price point tier and premium tier, depending on the construction you choose, and is one of the best flat water touring boards currently on the market.

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Starboard Generation

Price: $2,299 Build: Non-inflatable
Skill: Intermediate Use: Touring
Weight: 27.15 lbs Sizes:12'6, 14'

Who is this for: The Starboard Generation is a non-inflatable SUP that is designed for multi-use paddling. It can be used as a touring board, an all around board, a beginner race board and even does well in the surf. The Generation range has 6 different sizes available so there should be a size that accommodates just about all riders’ weight and skill levels. Additionally, the board has 3 different constructions to choose from so the options here are pretty versatile. Priced at $2,299, this board sits in the premium price point tier but comes with the best the brand has to offer. If you’re looking for a board that can do it all, the Starboard Generation is a great choice.

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ICF To Join UN Environmental Program

The International Canoe Federation is proud to announce it will join the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) as part of its overall strategy to make a positive impact on the environment.

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Holiday SUP Gift and Gear Guide 2021

With the gift-giving holidays in full swing, it's time to think about getting something awesome for the SUP'er in your life so here at Supconnect, we've put together a gift/gear guide of the newest and coolest items to have recently hit the shelves and racks on the SUP market. If you're looking for something to get for your lover, mother, brother, sister, friend, or anyone for that matter this holiday season, this guide will be perfect for the stand up paddler in your life. And who's to say you can't get a little something for yourself, 'Tis the season after all!

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Starboard Drops 2022 Collection

The team at Starboard has worked incredibly hard on their mission to create the best paddle boards in the world, that are better for the environment. So without further adieu, let us introduce some highlights to the new 2022 Starboard SUP range!

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Madeira SUP Challenge Sees Perfection

It seems that on the 2021 Euro Tour we never run out of summer, and this past weekend the Madeira SUP Challenge had another picture perfect one. With amazing views all along the cliffs of Funchal the course had to be one of the most scenic on tour.

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Fall 2021 Paddle Boarding Gear Guide

Seasons are a-changin' and the cooler weather and fall colors will be making their way to your oceans and waterways in no time. Here, we’ve put together a list of SUP gear, SUP accessories, SUP boards and all the must have's for everyone from a beginner to the advanced SUP'er for the 2021 Fall SUP season, so there's sure to be something in this guide for everyone!

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Gorge Paddle Challenge Returns & Delivers

The SIC Gorge Paddle Challenge is back for the first time since 2019, and the atmosphere was buzzing with excitement for 262 athletes who were thrilled to be on the race scene again.

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Supconnect Awards: The People's Choice 2021

Now that the 2021 Supconnect Awards have wrapped with our winners announced we wanted to give a special shout out to those who had the most votes, what we call, the People's Choice Awards.

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