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 […]
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The new WPA cap (navy/wt) is now included in all standard and two year WPA memberships while supplies last. Along with the new WPA cap standard ($65 value for $35) and two year ($80 value for $50) WPA memberships also recieve On it Pro speed cream (for a limited time) friction application […]
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April, 14, 2012 After a blustery evening the stand up paddle (SUP) races today ran under cool temperatures and sunshine. The winds did pick up again by race time and gave both the Open and Elite SUP competitors a great test. Congratulations to all that attended another fine NAC/Hovie […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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