For all those people who have been introduced to Stand Up Paddle but have been intimidated by choosing and moving the large boards, have no fear... here are a few tips that should help you out!

Here is a quick glimpse of just a few of the hottest items on display at the January Surf Expo 2013 in Orlando, Florida.

Shane Perrin, extreme SUPer, is raising funds NOW to cover the operating expenses associated with a 400 mile expedition but any funds above and beyond will go toward purchasing new stand up paddleboards for kids or adults on dialysis or who have just received an organ or tissue donation.  (Photo by Ashley Stephenson Landis)

It is confirmed Suplove co-founder Stuart Murray, Master Coach & 7 x National Champion is available for coaching 7 days a week from Jamieson Park by appointment . Click "Read More" for further information.

2013 will be a year of SUP photos galore as SupConnect will be running a SUP Photo of the Month contest.  The process is simple, just click "Read More" to qiuckly find the details!  

Yesterday the Orange Bowl Paddle Championship took place on the US East Coast in Miami, Florida and the winners were no strangers to the SUP scene!

Elite SUP surfer and racer, Anthony Vela, joined the SupConnect Live cast to share his picks for the top 10 stand up paddle events of 2012 as well as his picks for the top 5 male and female SUP Surfers from 2012.  Click "Read More" for details and to re-watch the show! 

The Orange Bowl Paddle Championship will take place on the US East Coast tomorrow in Miami on January 13th, 2013. There will be both a 3 mile and a 7 mile course and will include competitive and amateur paddleboarders, including more than 100 Big Brothers and Big Sisters with their "Littles."'

2013 looks to be even more exciting as the Waterman League is introducing a Women's World Championship Tour for SUP surfing that will run alongside the men's in Hawaii, Brazil, California and France.

In case you missed out last year, come on out and join world class elite SUP racers Candice Appleby and Anthony Vela on Saturday January 19, 2013 to refine your paddling skills.  Click "Read More" for all the details.

Come find out about the brand new Stand Up Paddle Industry Association and meet some of the 42 Charter Members along with other industry owners & leaders who care about both the future of SUP and the health of their companies.

Surftech is proud to welcome Sammy Nigh as the new Director of North American Sales.  He will be working with his sales team to provide top notch service and support to Surftech dealers while working with Surftech marketing on the development of high quality POP and sales programs.

One week from today Shane Perrin will start a Kickstarter Campaign to raise money for a 400+ mile ocean expedition and to promote organ and tissue donation.

The 2012 contest was so successful that FCS SUP is going to continue the fun in 2013!  Spread the word and let everyone know that there is still a chance to win some of the most quality sup gear for FREE!!! ·