Over the last few years, North Carolina native April Zilg has established herself as one of the most accomplished east coast female SUP riders out there today. Initially taking to the sport while completing her masters in marine science at the University of North Carolina, Zilg was drawn to SUP […]
While Stop 3 of the WPA World SUP Tour is approaching fast, we would like to dwell on the event which will be remembered as WPA’s 1st ever World SUP Tour stop. Sandra Y. Caro, Treasurer for Rincón Beachboy, Inc., shares with us her excitement to add the largest SUP race in the Caribbean to […]
A week after the Standup for the Cure’s Sixth Annual fundraising day in Newport Beach, one of the largest paddle gatherings in the world, Dan Van Dyck, Executive Director of the National Standup for the Cure Series, gives the WPA an overview of the event and tells the story behing SUFTC. (Photos Dale & Karen […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
