Karen Wrenn, one of the top female SUP racers just completed crossing the entire Channel Islands in Northern California this last week that is roughly 160 miles depending on conditions. This is not small feat and Karen is believed to be the first person male or female to accomplish this […]
Manufacture Q & A Q: What made you want to be a board manufacture? A: Jeff– We felt like SUP was going to be huge, and felt we had a story to tell from Florida. Tom-It’s all about the process which is both artistic and creative. It brings instant gratification. […]
Q: When did you first start paddling and on what type of board before you started SUP? A: Started SUP surfing in Wrightsville Beach, NC during the summer of ’08 on a Gary Wilson EPS Quad SUP surfboard. As a newbie, I had an extremely frustrating & challenging experience in […]
“WPA Spokesman and ultimate waterman Jamie Mitchell tucks into another barrel on one of his many travels throughout the world. This shot was taken in the Maldives on a recent surf trip. Australian Stand UP Paddle magazine will also be featuring a story on Jamie along with many photos from […]
Q: When did you first start paddling and on what type of board before you started SUP? A: I started paddling during the summer of 1994 in Pembroke Va., paddling down the New River on a Coleman Canoe. After that, I started paddling OC-6s, Surfskis, marathon canoes and OC-2s in […]
With the dramatic increase in participation around the country and the world in the sport of Stand Up Paddling, ESPN.com will be featuring the top SUP athletes in the world to give attention to the fastest growing water sport if not the fastest growing sport in the world. The feature […]
Know your ability and the surf break you are going to surf. Beginning SUP surfers can be a bigger danger to those in the water and to yourself if you do not know the dynamics of a SUP board and the power of the wave. Know the restrictions where you […]
When and who first got you into Paddleboarding? I first started paddling when I was in Junior Lifeguards and Alfred Laws was my instructor. He set an example for me, as he was a great ocean athlete and a great surfer. At age 16 I did my first Catalina channel […]
What is a normal training day like for you? Weekdays up early and on the water 1 hr outrigger canoe, followed by 1 hr at the gym lifting weights and 1 hr of cross training. Afternoon 1.5 hrs on the water either outrigger canoe or SUP. On the weekends I […]
What is a normal training day like for you?Probably a run or swim on my lunch break then a paddle after work in the creek. Do paddle back on days off… If the winds are ok for it . What goals do you have for yourself in the sport of SUP […]
