The World Paddle Association (WPA) announces the next date to attend a Water Safety/SUP Education certification course for instructors in California on Saturday, December 17, 2011, 9am at the Newport Aquatic Center in Newport Beach, CA. All instructors who are interested in attending must have submitted a application with instructors […]
Congratulations to Jim Karabasz of Atlantic City, NJ and Todd Perrine of Austin, TX. Each winner will receive four free EFX Performance wristbands. The World Paddle Association will draw two names per week through the end of 2011 to receive four EFX Performance wristbands when you register for a free […]
The World Paddle Association (WPA) crowned the first-ever standup paddle World Champions and regional champions in 2011. In addition to giving away custom wood paddles to each of the WPA World Champions made by the famous Elite paddler Ernie “EJ” Johnson they will also receive a “Platinum membership” and honored […]
2nd Annual Escape from Coffin Island Downwind Puerto Rico SUP Championships WPA international sanctioned event Conditions were not conducive for a downwind competition as the “no wind” downwind PR SUP Championships instead made for a flat and hot paddle compared to our consistent E trade winds and sizeable swell, although […]
Presented by SUP Mexico/WPA international sanctioned event The 2nd Annual Los Cabos Classic enjoyed great weather and competition along with some of the top paddlers from the Stand Up Paddle world including Candice Appleby, Anthony Vela, Gillian Gibree, Annie Doyle, Fernando Stalla, Colin McPhillips and Brian Haag. SUP Mexico was […]
The WPA crowned the first-ever standup paddle World Champions at the Hennessey’s-WPA World Paddle championship September 17 in Hermosa Beach, CA. These extraordinary paddlers battled through their respective regional series, through the national championships Jamie Mitchell – World Champion, 12’6 Chase Kosterlitz – World Champion, 14’ Brian Stockdale – World […]
Veteran racer and SUP pioneer Chuck Patterson has joined the WPA’s Board of Directors, effective immediately. Undeniably one of the sport’s most recognizable figures and engaging ambassadors, Patterson is a powerful force working toward the future of the sport. Patterson sits on the Board on behalf of paddlers to communicate […]
