Matt Wise is preparing to race at the next level after garnering big victories in national elite level SUP competition in 2013.

What is "The World Championships of Stand Up Paddling" and what types of races and race series do stand up paddlers think are the best and why?

 For those of you who don't know, this is the first year that the Stand Up World Tour has had a full blown women's tour! ·They are competing in 4 competitions throughout 2013 and the 3rd stop just occurred at Huntington Beach in Southern California.

Are you familiar with the Stand Up World Tour and the Stand Up World Series? ·If not, here's an opportunity to see both at the same time, same place.

If you're not familiar with the SIC 5-star glide program, organized by SIC, Big Winds, and Columbia Cliff Villas then you are simply missing out! Click "Read More" to discover a wonderful adventure!

Did you know that Turtle Bay, which has truly become a professional platform for the stand up paddle world, is now giving away an all-inclusive trip for two to their resort? ·

Takuji Araki, aka Taku, rides an ULI board at Molokai 2 Oahu and makes history as the first M2O crossing attempted or finished on an inflatable SUP and takes first for his age group of 30 - 39 year old men in the solo sup stock division. Click "Read More" to watch video and learn more.

Mark your calendars and SAVE THE DATE because the Beyond The Shore FESTIVAL will take place on October 13, 2013

In August SURFit Adventures will board a plane and head off for the adventure of a lifetime with a group of stand up paddleboarders who are looking for something new. ·There are a couple more spaces left on this organized tour in Juneau, Alaska.  Click 'Read More' for details.

What many people may not realize about where I live is that the Redwoods also offer a paddleboard paradise! Learn about SUP in the Redwoods of Humboldt County - A Farnorcal SUP Paradise by Tim Haywood. Photo By: Jack Miller

Lake Powell is a great place to visit and go for a stand up paddle.  Photo courtesy of Lake Powell Paddleboards.

World Paddle For The Planet is an eco-educational fundraiser festival that will be held at Carillon Beach in Panama City Beach, Florida.  Other people who are not in Panama City will join in from whereever they are.