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22/08/2025

Attn: Race Organizers ‼️

There are several mistakes that can seriously undermine or completely ruin your stand up paddleboard (SUP) event. Sometimes these mistakes are not app...

21/08/2025

Riding waves beneath ancient giants — Guéthary, France delivering raw beauty and moody perfection.


📸: Alejandro Olalde Miranda

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21/08/2025

Located in Australia’s north-eastern State of Queensland, the Gold Coast is home to prized surf breaks. But, it’s running through the green behind the gold where you’ll find a superb range of flat water destinations that are perfect for Boga and recreational paddlers.

Located in Australia’s north-eastern State of Queensland, the Gold Coast is home to prized surf breaks. But, it’s running through the green behind the...

20/08/2025

Getting too much ☀️ this summer?

Getting your much-needed vitamin D while paddle boarding is one of the perks of being on the water though it’s important to take note that too much su...

19/08/2025

After more than six weeks of evaluation, we’re thrilled to reveal the winners of the 2025 Supconnect Gear of the Year Awards, part of our 16th Annual Supconnect Awards. This year’s program featured 10 product categories, with nominations launched on July 1st. Through a combination of public voting, retailer input, and insights from our trusted advisory board, the final selections have been made. Without further delay, here are your 2025 Gear of the Year category winners:

Overall - Oahu
Best All Around - 11’3 Sport
Best Inflatable - iGo
Best Race - Blackfish
Best Touring - Okeanos
Best Surf - .sup Ghost
Best Hybrid - Generation
Best Graphics - HD Bombardier
Best Technology - GLOW
Best Rental - TAO

19/08/2025

After more than six weeks of evaluation, we’re thrilled to reveal the winners of the 2025 Supconnect Gear of the Year Awards, part of our 16th Annual Supconnect Awards. This year’s program featured seven product categories, with nominations launched on July 1st. Through a combination of public voting, retailer input, and insights from our trusted advisory board, the final selections have been made. Without further delay, here are your 2025 Gear of the Year category winners:

Overall - Pau Hana Oahu
Best All Around - Red Paddle Co 11'3 Sport
Best Inflatable - Starboard iGo
Best Race - Infinity Blackfish
Best Touring - SIC Maui Okeanos
Best Surf - Sunova Ghost
Best Hybrid - Starboard Generation
Best Graphics - BOTE HD Bombardier
Best Technology - Aqua Marina GLOW
Best Rental - SIC Maui TAO

19/08/2025

After more than six weeks of deliberation and in-depth evaluation, we’re proud to announce the winners of the 16th Annual Supconnect Awards. Without further ado, here are your winners for the 2025 Supconnect Awards ✨

🏆 Man of the Year - Michael Booth
🏆 Woman of the Year - Esperanza Barreras
🏆 Grom of the Year - Soryn Preston
🏆 Brand of the Year - Red Paddle Co
🏆 Shop of the Year - EasySUP SUP Store
🏆 Sales Rep of the Year - Alasdair Duncan

Full winners recap on the site.

19/08/2025

Locked in and riding clean — small wave, big stoke.
📸: Aqua Marina Global

19/08/2025

Must-See Landmarks, SUP Surfing How To's and more in this week's weekly roundup of SUP news:

Welcome to the Supconnect Weekly Recap, our countdown of the biggest news, reviews, interviews, and features surrounding the world of Stand Up Paddle...

17/08/2025

Paddling into stillness as the day begins to glow.
📸: Jordan Steranka


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17/08/2025

Who loves to dive?!

On the face of it, deep sea diving and stand up paddle boarding couldn’t be more different. After all, one takes place on the surface of the sea while...

16/08/2025

From misty lakes to winding rivers, Tinu Müller’s lens captures SUP in its most serene and breathtaking moments. 🌊📸

We all can appreciate a good photo when we see one and in the Supconnect Photographer Series, we do just that. This week, we are stoked to highlight M...