Increasing swell with a longer period and light tradewinds greeted the world's best this morning in Bathsheba for the second day of competition here at the inaugural Barbados Pro.

After two consecutive lay days, competition got underway on Wednesday with pristine conditions for Men's and Women's Round 1 of the 2019 Barbados Pro.

They say a picture is worth a thousand words, and we believe it. In our SUP Photography Series we highlight and connect with exceptional photographers in and out of the stand up paddle boarding world and showcase some of their many fabulous photos. This week in our latest exhibit, we are thrilled to share the exquisite talent of photographer Lorenzo Vladimir Menendez of Flux Photography.

Oscar-nominated filmmaker Joe Berlinger travels the globe with legendary windsurfer and pioneering waterman Robby Naish, a 24-time world champion whose quest to master the world’s longest waves unexpectedly reveals his vulnerabilities as a competitor, mentor and father.

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 November below.

Meet 15-year-old Zane Saenz from the North Shore Oahu, Hawaii. Zane is a stand up paddle surfer, foiler, and racer who is working his way up the ranks of the professional surf scene looking to make a name for himself on the global stage.

Planning on getting in a few trips in 2019? Well, lucky for you there are countless locations and destinations that are a stand up paddler’s dream. We’ve compiled a few places where you’re bound to have a blast at with beautiful scenery surrounding you. Check it out.

Some of the world's top StandUp Paddle National Teams have confirmed their participation in the Surf City El Salvador ISA World SUP and Paddleboard Championship (WSUPPC) to take place Nov 23 - Dec 1 at El Sunzal.

GenRation (GR) is a heartfelt collaboration between ocean-enthusiasts, entrepreneurs and champions of past, present and future. GenRation embodies the waterman lifestyle inspired by self-betterment and next-level performance.

The International Surfing Association (ISA) is delighted to announce that the 2019 ISA World StandUp Paddle (SUP) and Paddleboard Championship (WSUPPC) will take place in El Salvador from November 23 - December 1. SUP Racing, SUP Surfing, and Paddleboard Racing will take place at the country's renowned righthand point break El Sunzal.

The APP is proud to announce its return to the beautiful island of Gran Canaria, Spain for the final stop of the 2019 season to take place in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.

The APP is proud to announce that the APP World Tour will be coming to the beautiful Island of Barbados from the 9th - 17th November for its 3rd surfing stop of the 2019 season.