This is a question that sooner or later every iSUP paddler asks himself when he looks around and realizes there are a lot of interesting things happening around him on the water. If not sooner, then when he realizes that he is powerless in high waves and stronger winds, while kitesurfers, windsurfers and, in recent years, especially wingsurfers are just …
Hot or Cold- What’s January paddling like in your neighborhood?
Happy New Year Paddlers! Question… In your area, is it hot or cold outside? No matter where you live seasonal changes may happen gradually while weather conditions can change in an instant. Whether you’re in Northern or Southern Hemispheres you’ll have different challenges to overcome and opportunities to enjoy so you can make the most out of our sport no matter what season …
Water Hazards to Look for Before Heading Out for Some SUP Fun
SUP is meant to be experienced in the wild. Part of the fun is being entrenched in the elements, letting them test you, and making it out on the other side. But when it comes to Mother Nature, you must also know your limits. No matter how strong a paddler you may be, if you spend enough time on the …
Featured Buddy Deal Location: Green Fin Paddle Co.
Green Fin Paddle Co. is an outfitter located in Santa Rosa Beach in the northwest section of Florida on the Gulf side near Destin. Besides fine sunsets and clear blue waters, Green Fin offers visitors some of the best tours available in Florida. Some highlights include their Eastern Lake Sunset and Sunrise Tour, a Hogtown Bayou Tour, a Miramar Beach …
SUP Gear Review: SUP-Now Paddle Patch
Have you ever gone on a paddle and wondered where you were going to put your phone and keys? Next question… Have you ever tried to carry them in your pocket and fallen in? Or tried to stash them on the beach in hopes they would still be there by the time you get back? We understand. It’s a problem. …
How to Stay Safe in Cold Water Paddling
The sport of SUP is a fantastic way to connect with nature and rediscover your love of the water. But like anything else, it is not without its dangers. Especially as the water temperatures begin to drop. In the past, there have been instances where paddlers have been separated from their boards and caught in dangerous situations. Ones that have …
4 Great Places to SUP in Norway
If we were to describe Norway in a phrase it would have to be, “beautiful cold nordic landscape.” Notice anything about that line? If you’re interested in SUP, you probably picked up on the word ‘cold’ right away. Not many people are interested in standing atop a SUP board when the temperatures reach below what you would experience on a …
4 Fantastic Spots to SUP in Russia
You read the title correctly. There is SUP in Russia. Is it that difficult to believe? It shouldn’t be. Because for anyone who has been paying attention to the sport, this isn’t news. Over the last few years, Russia has actually become quite a hotbed for SUP with proof of consistent growth. And that’s great news! For our fellow Russian …
SUP Gear Review: Duk Gear Waterproof Cell Phone Case
There are plenty of waterproof cases available on the outdoor market these days. We’ve all seen them. Maybe on the boardwalk, you’ve noticed the thin plastic bags with the zip lock on top. Or in other paddling outfitters, a similar product that has the name of the shop printed in the corner. These products may work. For a time. …
Featured Buddy Deal Location: Moxie Unleashed
To paddle with Sasha and the team at Moxie Unleashed is to transform into a full-blown adventurer. Their home is based in Sussex, United Kingdom near Brighton but has the ability to take visitors wherever the adventure takes them. Or as Sasha puts it, “After the initial SUP Intro session(s) on relatively calm water and once the basics have been …
Connection in Costa Rica
I sat on the beach in Nosara. My first time on the sands of Costa Rica. The weather was warm and the air smelled of a pleasant fresh salt like only coastal towns could smell. Down the narrow dirt road, fresh papaya was being passed from the street vendor to happy customers and the bright red shade of the fruit …
What is a Downwinder?
Have you ever heard the term “downwinder”? Maybe a fellow paddling enthusiast said it one day in passing, or your friends mentioned a run they did a few months ago, or maybe you picked it up online. Did it leave you wondering what it meant? Or what participating in a downwinder entails? Or how to prepare for one? Or if …
5 Fantastic Spots for SUP in Morocco
5 Fantastic Spots for SUP in Morocco Across the globe, there are places lying in wait to discover. Beautiful places with warm sandy beaches, distinct cultures, friendly people, and a chance to experience beach life on a SUP. Most names we’ve heard before. Costa Rica, Hawaii, Bali, New Zealand. These are all fantastic spots to hop on a place and …
4 Fun Places to SUP in Sweden
4 Fun Places to SUP in Sweden If Sweden isn’t in your travel plans for the summer of 2021, then you might want to reconsider. Go for the food, the architecture, the people, the culture, and the beauty of the natural world that surrounds their burgeoning cities. And go, of course, for the opportunity to SUP in a new location. …
5 Great Places to SUP in Indonesia
Over the course of the last five to seven years, Indonesia, and in particular, Bali, has become a desired destination for yogis, surfers, and adventurers. The reasons to visit the tropical shores of the islands are plenty. But it can include the welcoming culture, the fantastic food, the beautiful natural surroundings, and in the case of surfers and paddlers, the …
5 Great Places to SUP in South Africa
One of the many great aspects of SUP is the ability to travel the world and still discover new and interesting locations to paddleboard. In our articles, we have covered ground from around North America, spots in Central America, Asia, Europe, and now we wish to focus on the wonderful locales in Africa with a starting point in South Africa. …
5 Great Places to SUP in Thailand
To see the craggy cliffs lining the beaches of Thailand is a pleasure everyone must enjoy at least once in their lifetime. The beaches are open and sandy, the sun is warm on your face, and the water is cool and clear. And while we know for certain that Thailand has some of the best places to SUP in the …
5 Great Outfitters in Australia for SUP Yoga
5 Great Outfitters in Australia for SUP Yoga Australia is home to some of the best spots to paddle in the world. Their varied wildlife, crystal clear water, and breathtaking coastline make for a fantastic time on the water. But maybe you’re more of the introverted type. Or just want to relax and rejuvenate your body. The outfitters in Australia …
4 Fantastic Outfitters for SUP Surf Lessons in Australia
4 Fantastic Outfitters for SUP Surf Lessons in Australia Australia is known for its many traits. The beautiful landscapes, the clear waters, the wild outback, the giant spiders, the aggressive snakes, the kangaroos and koalas, and surfing. The fantastic beaches that line the coast of the continent have produced some of the biggest names in the sport. This is because …
SUP Gear Review: Surfco Hawaii Rail-Tape
Surfco Hawaii has some of the best accessories available in the SUP market. They offer paddlers the chance to acquire high-quality aftermarket fins, ding repair kits, handles, deck-rigging kits, and what we are reviewing today…rail tape. Have you ever seen a used paddleboard? Or do you own one? Are the rails chipped away, torn up, and scarred? Most likely…they are. …
Buddy Deal Spotlight: Amelia Adventures
Along Florida’s Atlantic coast, there lies a chain of islands called the Sea Islands. One island that belongs to this chain is Amelia Island. Amelia boasts beautiful views, luxurious hotels, sandy beaches, and some of the best paddleboarding spots on the coast. Thomas and Catherine Oliver, owners of Amelia Adventures, recognized the potential the island held for SUP adventures and …
A Van and an App: Adventures of a Wandering Paddler
The morning sun leaked through the windows of my van landed on the top of my head and melted through the thin blankets covering my road-wearied body. I felt it in the tips of my fingers. That sudden warmth. It had just risen and that was my cue. It was time for me to begin the day. At this moment, …
5 Great Places to SUP on Australia’s West Coast
Australia’s largest state, which sits on the western coast of Australia, is home to some of the best spots in the country to paddle. The coastline is home to beautiful views, secluded caves, and bright Indian Ocean water. But maybe you are a bit intimidated to head out on your own. That’s perfectly natural. Consider this list the point from …
How to build a wooden Paddle Board
How to build a wooden paddle board In this series of videos, You’ll be taken you through the entire process of building a Wooden SUP using a kit from http://www.DIYsurfboardkits.com.au In this first video, I show you how to assemble the frame kit using minimal tools that almost any DIYer would have.
Make a New Buddy – The Lessons & Rentals Issue
Give Code Summer19 to a friend for a discounted lesson and make a new paddle buddy, today! (code valid until July 1st) Do you remember your first time? Be there for that first “Aha!” moment Mastering any skill requires practice Beginners can become SUPer enthusiasts in an instant Destination Spotlights Here are Two Paddle Pros who offer comprehensive SUP activities …
Wandersurf Board Company Spotlight
Meet Jason Gonzales of WanderSurf Board Company in San Diego, California Share this Post
Sunset Stand Up Paddle
Meet Erin O’Malley of Sunset Stand Up Paddle in Laguna Beach, California Share this Post
Green Fin Paddle Company
Meet Ryan Marcell of Green Fin Paddle in Destin, Florida Share this Post
SUP Bro Tours Spotlight
Hi guys, could you tell us a little bit about yourselves?Scotty and Jo are a dynamic duo that share a love for many things including a passion to provide a fun, accessible and sustainable Paddle Boarding for everyone! With SUP BRO as a medium to connect to others, Scotty and Jo are able to foster enthusiasm in others about the …
East of SIX SUP Spotlight
Hi Mike, could you tell us a little bit about East of SIX SUP? EAST OF SIX SUP is a full service SUP business based just 5 minutes east of the Toronto downtown core. Taught by Paddle Canada Advanced Skilled SUP instructors, we offer SUP Yoga and beginner daytime and sunset lessons, tours and rentals. Tell us a little bit about yourself and your experience with paddleboarding …
Lublu Sup & Wellness Spotlight
Hi Seth, could you tell us a little bit about yourself? Seth Bloomgarden – is a waterman and adventurer. He swam competitively, was a life guard, and a sailor in his younger years. He has been a lifelong outdoor adventure and fitness enthusiast. He was trained as a wilderness leader by NOLS the National Outdoor Leadership School – the global …
August 2, 2018 – Weekly Newsletter
Rubicon Adventures is a Tour Operator and Whitewater Outfitter We believe in direct passenger participation in your adventure. Our River trips are a great fun way to access wilderness and to teach and challenge you with a new experience. Anyone in reasonably good physical condition will enjoy a whitewater voyage. There is very little “hard” work, especially when many hands …
Spirit SUP Spotlight
Hi Adam, could you tell us a little bit about yourself? Grew up passionate about my love and respect for the water, specifically the Ocean since a child. I’ve surfed all my life pretty much and started SUP in 2008 with the spirit sup crew. Our Focus is to connect with the spirit of the water and all the life …
Dancing Trees Yoga
Share this Post What services do you offer? I teach flat water and moving water lessons and tours through the waterways of Western North Carolina and also some extreme paddleboard games. SUP Yoga is my specialty, I call it liquid yoga, a chance to reconnect to nature.
PaddleAway.Today Spotlight
Share this Post Besides a very affordable introduction lesson which includes all equipment, we are the only paddle board school in the area specialized in lessons for 55+ and we are a certified SUPkids school offering kids summer camps.
Paddle Method Spotlight
My method of stand up paddleboard instruction focuses on three core areas of SUP – Lessons, Workouts and Excursions (tours). Build your knowledge of paddle boarding with intro through advanced flat water lessons or join me and a group of paddling enthusiasts for one of our signature stroke technique clinics and workout sessions designed to build your strength and confidence …
Mountain Surf Paddle Sports Spotlight
Share this Post The iconic trip is to Summersville Lake where we explore the cliff line, and do some rock scrambling and jumping (below 6 ft high only). We then go to the waterfall where we can paddle under it! The trip I find really exciting and so different from other sup trips is the New River whitewater clinic! Learn …
Extreme Wind Surfing
Share this Post What services do you offer Lesson, Rentals & Retail sales along with YOGA workouts both on and off the boards
Surf Reston Paddle Spotlight
Professionally, I’m the founder and publisher of “Guide to Retirement Living – SourceBook” a resource he founded over 28 years ago, and I also serve as an Adjunct Professor at the University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC) School of Aging Studies. Share this Post Services Offered at Surf Reston All sessions are supervised by certified SUP instructors, in addition we …
Amelia Island Paddle Surf Co. Spotlight
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Vancouver Water Adventure Spotlight
Over the years the VWA family has expanded to include other tourism enthusiasts from various continents and a range of expertise. Whether you are experienced or inexperienced, a local or a visitor looking for a locals experience, we will help you find an activity best suited for you! Let our certified guides do what they do best and ensure you …
Harbour Sup & Sail Ireland Spotlight
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Ebbing Tides SUP Spotlight
Share this Post Tell us about your favorite local food and why you love it Where would you recommend travelers stay nearby? Are there any additional activities nearby that you recommend?
Vessels of Clay Yoga & SUP
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Rubicon Adventures Paddle Spotlight
Share this Post Services Offered at Rubicon Adventures Since we come from a strong racing background and well as all of us are open water lifeguards, all our SUP clinics Stress the Power (racing) stroke. we want folks to be safe and efficient paddlers, know how to spot hazards and hazardous conditions. How to get yourself out of a bad …
Lake Powell Paddle Boards Spotlight
Share this Post What services do you offer? We offer rentals and tours You definitely want to check those out!
Seashore Eco Tours
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