The first WPA National race of 2013 kicks off with the Carolina Cup in Wrightsville Beach, NC on April 26-28, 2013. The Carolina Cup is put on by the Wrightsville Beach Paddleboard Club with the Blockade Runner Hotel serving as race venue. The Carolina Cup was the largest race on […]
The World Paddle Association (WPA) is proud to announce Candice Appleby and Betsy Risner being voted in and appointed to board of directors. Candice Appleby, two time Hennessey-WPA World champion is arguably the most successful Women’s stand up paddler and Betsy Risner, 2011 Hennessey-WPA 50+ World champion bring years of […]
Hennessey’s and the World Paddle Association in association with SUP Mexico crown 2012 Stand Up Paddle World Champions Fernando Stalla, Candice Appleby and Paddleboard champion Joel Mason in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. Approximately 180 participants competed in both Elite and Open divisions in a 11.5 mile downwind race, 4.5 mile […]
“A Standup Paddle Movie” is a documentary about the beginning of Stand Up Paddle Sports. This documentary profiles the top athletes in three disciplines of Stand Up Paddle, which include surfing, open water racing, and circuit races. Shot on location in Hawaii and California, high definition event footage includes the […]
