Friday, 18 May 2012 00:00

Travis Grant and Danny Ching are on a roll! ·These two super elite athletes are killing it in the SUP race scene. ·Recently, Travis took first place and Danny was second at the 2012 Quiksilver Waikiki Paddle Festival. What is interesting is that they both shared something in common during the race!
Thursday, 17 May 2012 00:00

Nikki Gregg released her Starboard stand up paddleboard fitness model just in time for Spring and Summer. With an extensive background in fitness and as one of the fountainheads of workouts on paddleboards, Gregg has developed a paddleboard that meets the various needs of those working out atop the water.
Wednesday, 16 May 2012 00:00

After several recent deaths involving stand up paddlers, the SUP world is currently involved in heavy discussion about SUP safety practices. However, it seems as though some paddlers are expressing very different opinions about what the safety rules should be.
Tuesday, 15 May 2012 00:00

This Wednesday May 16th at 12pm PST, Fernando Stalla will be joining the cast of the Wake Up SUP Show. He is a young and rising star in the SUP world and will dazzle you with his chiseled look and great smile, but how much do you really know about this waterman from Mexico?
Monday, 14 May 2012 00:00

Delaney Kuepper is one ambitious 8 year old girl. Just this past weekend she completed an 11.8 mile stand up paddle journey to help raise money for Rady Children's Hospital. What an incredible feat, especially for someone so young.
Monday, 21 February 2011 00:00

The 10'10" Rusty Stand Up Paddle Board still retains nearly all features of its smaller cousins but provides more stability and flotation. So, like its shorter counterpart, this board is an excellent crossover board for surfing and paddling, featuring an extremely strong construction.
Thursday, 01 September 2011 00:00

A modern take on a traditional look. Looking long and lean, with a nice modern art design, the Bomber design from Smooth Stand Up Paddleboards plays to the traditional heritage of SUP and emphasizes the great shape of our boards.
Tuesday, 01 November 2011 00:00

Great design with a little “Edge” If you are looking for something with a bolder statement then the Chino design is for you.
Friday, 14 October 2011 00:00

The Pau Hana Big EZ Stand Up Paddleboard is made to float. No matter the rider's size, this thing ain't gonna sink. Thick and buoyant, the Big EZ is made for all around conditions and mediums.
Friday, 02 December 2011 00:00

A few months ago, Terry Plunkett, an avid stand up paddler from Southern California, was standing in the parking lot at the San Onofre State Beach Park in San Diego with an unmistakable awe-struck expression, just a few minutes after talking to Michele Baldwin. Here is what Plunkett heard.
Tuesday, 13 September 2011 00:00

After 68 days of paddling and 2,404 miles, Dave Cornthwaite has completed his SUP Mississippi River Expedition. Read on for details and pictures from this great stand up paddle journey.
Friday, 19 August 2011 00:00

After paddling for 70 days, from Lake Itasca in Minnesota to the Gulf of Mexico, Alex Linnell has become the first person to stand up paddle the entire length of the Mississippi River. Let that sink in for a second then read on for an interview with Alex and his family.
Monday, 11 July 2011 00:00
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After over 1,800 nautical miles, Mike Simpson and Will Rich have completed a truly epic stand up paddle journey. They have raised awareness and money for two great causes and have introduced the sport of SUP to countless individuals along the way.
Monday, 07 November 2011 00:00

Quick, what country has the third largest standing army in the world? Nope, definitely not Tonga. The correct answer is India and the even more correct answer is stand up paddle in India. Wait, what was the question again?
Monday, 24 October 2011 00:00

Tired of the hustle of the Big Apple? Take a ride out to East Hampton, located on the scenic shores of Long Island, for a leisurely stand up paddle session or a more challenging downwind run.
Tuesday, 23 November 2010 00:00

Portugal looks out from the Iberian Peninsula onto the Atlantic Ocean, with a long history of Moorish and Oriental influences that have had a lasting impact on the culture and architecture which are still prominent to this day.
Tuesday, 21 December 2010 00:39

An Island sitting in the Indian Ocean eight degrees south of the Equator, resting on the western fringes of the ring of fire, with perfect waves and conveniently placed reef channels, this is where I call home, Bali, also known as the ‘Island of the gods’ and more recently as ‘Stand Up Heaven.’
Monday, 12 September 2011 00:00

Tibble Fork Reservoir is part of Uinta National Forest, which offers unrestricted access to visitors, who have to buy a $10 pass worth two days of access. The American Fork Canyon, carved out by the early runnings of glacial waters, offers a stunning view for stand up paddle (sup) boarders and their families.
Wednesday, 05 October 2011 00:00

With miles of coastline and archeological treasures from the time of dinosaurs, the Isle of Wight offers an off-the-beaten-path stand up paddle destination.
Tuesday, 09 August 2011 00:00

Just a few short hours north of the clogged highways of Los Angeles, California's Central Coast offers serene beauty, abundant wildlife and miles of welcoming coastline to explore on a stand up paddleboard. Read on for highlights in San Luis Obispo County.
Thursday, 05 April 2012 00:00

April 7th, 2012, a group of 8 paddlers, to include British Adventurer Dave Cornthwaite and Canadian Adventurer Rod Wellington will paddle the Wolf River from its source to its confluence with the Mississippi River, a distance of some 105+ miles.
Tuesday, 19 July 2011 00:00

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.
Friday, 06 April 2012 00:00

Imagine leaving all your possessions behind and embarking on a stand up paddle boarding journey of a lifetime. Add to it a long list of desireables such as crystal clear water, a place full of Mayan history, beautiful lagoons, and the second longest reef in the world full of complexities and attractions.
Thursday, 13 January 2011 12:55

Sitting on an island surrounded by water with near perfect temperatures nine months of the year, it's only natural that people would see Abu Dhabi as an excellent place to stand up paddle (sup).
Tuesday, 28 December 2010 10:32

The majority of people probably think of the ocean when they think of stand up paddling, but, with 1,058 miles of Lake Michigan coastline, the state of Michigan is becoming a great place to stand up and paddle out.