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Curve, a company from New Zealand, have become well established for very high quality surfing accessories. We got hold of one of their SUP board bags and put it through its paces.
NorthCore are a British firm that produce surfing accessories. They are also very eco aware and plant 750 trees to off set thier carbon emissions each year. They have now started to produce some accessories for stand up paddle surfing
We have got news from Hawaii that the Stand Up World Tour and the set up of the Association of Stand Up Paddle Professionals (A.S.U.P.P.) has taken place. The events are invite only and take place in three locations, Teahupoo, (Tahiti), Ocean Beach (California) and Makaha (Hawaii).
Once again the Surfers’ Environmental Alliance have organised a 28 mile paddle around NYC in August 2009. The event looks set to be have legends from the surf and SUP world attending.
The first European stand up paddle distance race with a large prize purse (€10,000) is taking place on July 10th -12th 2009 in the harbour district of Hamburg. Entries are now open.
Roberto Ricci Designs (RRD) have released an SUP board called the Stand Up Eleven, which you will not be suprised to realise is 11 feet long ! I managed to take this board for a quick distance paddle at West Wittering last month. It is a very stable board, absolutely perfect for beginners to get...
While cruising the internet for information about the Gold Coast Festival in Croyde, Devon, I stumbled upon what I thought was a familiar name opening up the music on Saturday 20th June in the form of Zervas and Pepper.
Australian Titles will this year be decided for the first time in the rapidly growing and now well established discipline of Stand Up Paddle (SUP) Surfing.
Surfing Australia announced the inclusion of the Open SUP division into the Country Energy Australian Surf Festival to be run at Port Macq...
Johanna Shiu continues to look at fitness and performance, this month she considers a vital topic, hyrdation. With so many people training for stand up paddle distance races, taking part in a race or even just out for a recreational paddle hydration is an important topic to understand.
Sometimes we get a stand up paddle surfing story that arrive on the wire that make us stop and take a sharp intake of breath. That has just happened and we dropped everything get these online. The guys from C4 Waterman have been out on the boat Indies Trader III to do some stand up paddle surfin...
BSUPA is pleased to announce the entry forms for the Second Round of the 2009 Series at Gwithian Beach near St Ives, Cornwall are now online. To be held on the weekend of 6th/7th
June hosted by Sunset Surf.
Stand up paddling is a sport that is expanding away from the oceans and beaches. More and more paddlers are using the sport to explore in land lakes and rivers, and it was only a short matter of time before people started taking stand up paddle boards to ride rapids on rivers.
We got this pr...
Stand up paddle surfers Adam Zervas (C4 Waterman rider) and Carl Coombes (Extreme Acadeamy) have both been doing their bit for charity by taking part in the Big Tea Cosy.
Round one of the British Stand Up Paddle Association 2009 contest series was held at West Wittering beach over the May bank holiday weekend. The event is part of four contest series held in the UK to find the best stand up paddle surfers in both surfing waves and distance races.
The BBC got in touch about a new series that they are showing called "South Pacific". Part of the footage taken for the new series was of Dylan Longbottom surfing. They used a new high speed, slow motion camera, that has taken the most amazing barrel ride footage I have ever seen.
Paul Burgess and his paddling buddy Kevin decided to become the first people to stand up paddle around Hayling Island. Paul tells us all about the experience.
John Hibbard & Anthony Cooper are the first two stand up paddlers to take part in, and complete the 125 mile Devizes to Westminster International Canoe Race. Its a huge achievement in terms of stamina and a fantastic first for the two SUPers. John tells us all about it.
Steve Carter, Jay Manning, Claire Blacklock, Mel Chapman and Matt Argyle were invited up to Henley on Thames, location of the famous Henley Royal Regatta, by the Henley Dragon Boat Club. Matt Argyle tells us more :
Entry forms for the British Stand Up Paddle Associations first event in the 2009 series have now been released. Please be sure to enter in advance, as to enter on the day will cost an extra £5 per entry. The event is being held at West Wittering Windsurfing Club, West Sussex.
Claire Blacklock tries out the Rail Runner Tape that protects your stand up paddle board from getting dings in the rail.
Having a brand new board that looks so damn good, makes you a little more protective when it comes to how you treat it. Although I have a blade protector on my paddle the ...
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Get away and SUP Stand up paddle surfing can take you around the world. The C4 Waterman team hit the Mentawais. Read More
Reviews
The latest SUP kit We review all the latest stand up paddle surfng equipment, from boards and paddles to clothing. Read More
East Cape Stand Up Paddle Fishing by Calvin Tom
Taking out an Stand Up Paddle Board, a fishing rod and some specially adapted equipment Calvin took a trip to the East Cape, Baja California, to catch some fish and have some fun. At first it might seem an unusual use for a stand up paddle board, but the board can get you off shore and into places that traditional anglers can not get to, and if you get a big enough fish you can get a free tow ride ! Read More
 Matt Smith reviews the GONG Greedy 10ft 2 stand up paddle surfing board. Read More
 We review the Naish 10ft 6 Stand up Paddle Board. A good all rounder. Read More
Stand Up Paddle Equipment
 Ivan van Vuuren, our technique editor, takes you through the basics of what equipment you need to get going. Remove the guess work and get the advice from the expert. Read More
Technique Clinic
 In this weeks technique article we look at how to cut your stand up paddle surfing paddle to the correct length.Read More
Diet and Fitness
This month, Johanna Shiu, our resident Sports Scientist, takes a look at diet and protien and how they affect fitness and performance. Read More
Uli in the Mediterranean
Steve Carter has been traveling with his inflatable stand up paddle surf board to the Mediterranean on a Greek adventure. A perfect SUP get away. Read More
The Dave Parmenter and Ted Rutherford Interview
In autumn 2008 Dave Parmenter (ex professional ASP surfer and SUP/surfboard shaper) and Ted Rutherford (C4 Waterman) came over to the UK to visit some old haunts and explore some new places on stand up paddle surfing boards. Read More
Music
Music Reviews
 SUPGlobal's music correspondent Robyn Fisher takes a look at at the 2009 music scene for the discerning stand up paddle surfer. With Florence and the Machine, Janelle Monae, Dinosaur Pile-Up and Little Boots all under the microscope. Read More
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