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10 Best Head-to-Toe Gear Items for Whitewater Standup Paddling
SUP the Mag - Aaron Schmidt
Running whitewater is a blast. It also can be very dangerous. Strong currents, cold water and large boulders present an array of challenges that …
Paddleboarding
How to Protect Your Joints While Standup Paddling
SUP the Mag - Dillon Montarro
Unless you're SUP surfing overhead waves or hurling yourself down shallow rapids on the river, standup paddleboarding is generally a low impact …
South Africa
SUP Surfing and Foiling in South Africa
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For those looking for an abundance of paddling opportunities, South Africa should be on your radar. Whether downwinding, surfing or touring, this …
California Wildfires
Malibu Devastated by California Wildfires
SUP the Mag - Jack Haworth
In Malibu, California, offshore winds normally equate to perfectly-groomed waves and throngs of stoked surfers. This past weekend, those winds drove …
Barbados
Five Reasons to Attend the Barbados Dream Retreat
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Ladies, we have a proposition for you: why don’t you join us in Barbados for a dream SUP/yoga/wellness retreat March 2-9, 2019? Camp Bajan Blue, …
Jack Johnson
Surfrider Foundation Launches Major New Campaign
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San Clemente, Calif. - The Surfrider Foundation, a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to the protection of clean water and healthy beaches, …
Board Review | ISLE Explorer Inflatable SUP
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MSRP: $845 - BUY NOW Convenient to store and simple to travel with, inflatable standup paddleboards are built for versatility. Of course, not all …
Workouts
This Inflatable Balance Board Is Perfect for SUP
SUP the Mag - Will Taylor
Over the last couple of years my office has turned into a miniature gym. I have a pull-up bar, elastic bands, kettle ball, massage cane and a …
Costa Rica
Watch: SUP Surfing from Nosara, Costa Rica
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Where is your dream vacation? If you’re a SUP surfer, we’re willing to bet Costa Rica might make the cut. With countless surf breaks, warm tropical …
First SUP Descent of Africa’s Mighty Zambezi
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This story originally appeared in the Summer 2017 issue of SUP Magazine. Words: Brittany Parker Photos: Chantelle Melze As I stood on my board above the …
Paddleboarding
SUP Foil Surfing on Endless Waves in Australia
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When standup paddling burst onto the surf scene over a decade ago, it allowed paddlers to catch more waves and get longer rides. Nowadays, SUP …
Western Australia
SUP Surfing in the Wild West of Australia
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Western Australia offers countless options for those paddlers seeking big and burly waves. Paddlers like Kai Bates, Benoit Carpenter, Wesley Fry, …
Paddleboarding
Four Biggest Factors to Consider When Buying a SUP
SUP the Mag - Dillon Montarro
Picking out your first paddleboard can be daunting, but it doesn't have to be. The key is understanding the attributes of SUP board design that will …
Lake Michigan
Heartland America's Secret and Stoked Surf Culture
SUP the Mag - Jack Haworth
As the late August sun began to sink below the horizon and a wide smile crept across his sun-drenched face, 48-year-old Jason Gorski stood in the …
Paddleboarding
These Wooden SUPs Are One-of-a-Kind
SUP the Mag - Will Taylor
Good Story Paddle & Surf is not your typical board company. Tucked in the wooded hills of the historic maritime town of Port Townsend, Washington, …
Yacht Racing
Should SUP Be Added to the Olympics?
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Interviews by Rebecca Parsons Surfing is officially on the roster for the 2020 Olympics, which leads us to wonder: Will SUP ever be added to the …
San Francisco
2018 Red Bull Heavy Water Called Off
SUP the Mag - Jack Haworth
Mother Nature does not always cooperate. Due to a lack of significant swell during the 2018 Red Bull Heavy Water weather window (October 15 – November …
Dead Sea
SUP Foiling Downwind Session
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It’s no secret that downwinding on a foil is an amazing experience. Over the last couple of years, its popularity continues to increase as more …
Best Places to SUP in San Diego
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San Diego was voted by our readers as the winner of the 2018 Paddle Town Battle. San Diego, California might just be one of the most attractive SUP …
The 2018 Paddle Town Battle Winner is...
SUP the Mag - Jack Haworth
This article was originally published in the Summer 2018 issue of SUP Magazine. While sun-drenched San Diego already sits atop America's list of most …
Wipeouts | SUP Surfing Gone Wrong
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While wiping out tends to be a spectacle no matter what board is under your feet, somehow SUP spills just tend to be a little bit wackier. Whether …
Finding the Balance Between Motherhood and Paddling
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By Casi Rynkowski Fifteen years ago, I left the corporate world to become a stay-at-home mom. My friends who’d made the same choice seemed content …
Double-Bladed Paddle Might Change the Way You SUP
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Sponsored Content Have you ever thought, “What if I had another blade on the other side of my paddle?” Well, the crew at STAGE has quietly been …
Why New Caledonia Produces So Many Top Paddlers
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Words by Rebecca Parsons If New Caledonia isn't on your SUP radar, it should be. A French territory comprised of a series of small islands in the South …
Extreme Sports
Classic Longboard SUP Surfing with Benoit Carpentier
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Longboarding is an art form. A style of surfing that lends itself to both beginners and lifelong surfers alike. While it’s fairly simple to ride a …
Glaciers
Five Unforgettable Alaskan SUP Adventures
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Alaska is a standup paddler's paradise. Albeit not in the usual sense. White sand beaches and turquoise waters may be the stuff of postcards, but the …
Dead Sea
World's Straightest SUP Race Attracts 400 Paddlers
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When it comes to marketing a race, terms like biggest and best usually find their way into the moniker. But why use hyperbole when you can just call …
San Francisco
Pro Paddlers Practice for the Red Bull Heavy Water
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Earlier this week, the waiting period began for the highly-anticipated Red Bull Heavy Water race in San Francisco. And while it remains open until …
Paddleboarding
The Challenges of Being a Professional Standup Paddler
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Interviews by Rebecca Parsons As kids, many of us can admit to dreaming of becoming a professional athlete. But when the reality of adulthood sank in, …
Southern California
Top Video Highlights from #PPG2018
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The 2018 Pacific Paddle Games presented by Salt Life were the most exciting iteration of the event we’ve had yet. Hundreds of racers and fans from …