Kids Take Centre Stage As Hobie Hennessey’s Waterman’s Challenge Returns SUP Racing To Doheny
Earlier today a small but classy field of paddlers descended on one of SUP racing's traditional homes, Doheny State Beach in Dana Point, California. The 2014 Hobie Hennessey's Waterman's Challenge was a two-race event, c
All Aboard The Draft Train: An Advanced Guide To Winning Races Through Drafting
I think drafting is one of the most interesting skills in stand up paddle racing. It can turn a boring flatwater race into a strategic battle. It can help a weaker paddler punch above their weight. It can cause a me
Cool Pics From The Latest Stop Of The U.S. SUP Tour
Some cool pics from the second stop of the 2014 U.S. SUP Tour, which was held at Hermosa on the weekend. Unlike the previous Tour stops, this one skipped the surf contest and was a pure racing event. Fresh from his medal in Nicaragua, Captain America was back
1,201 Paddlers Took Part In A Race In Australia On The Weekend…
So there was this race in Australia on the weekend with 1,201 paddlers in it. One thousand two hundred and one paddlers. Though before you get the record books out, one minor detail: They weren't all standing up... The 1,201 paddlers were on everythi
Another Big Race Up At Tahoe…
No matter how many times I post about a race in Lake Tahoe that attracted hundreds of competitors, I'm always surprised to see just how many paddlers this region supports. Maybe because it's miles from the ocean, maybe beca
Standardised SUP Race Distances? SUPAA Proposes New 5K/10K-Style Race Formats, Wants To Hear Your Opinion
The SUP Athletes Association just released an interesting proposal on the standardisation of SUP race distances. And they wanna hear your opinion... In a bid to appeal to first timers and create some uniformity in the sport, SU
Beautiful Images From The Alps…
So we've completed two weeks of the 2014 NSP Euro Tour and already there's been some very nice action. However it's not just about the headline international acts, the Euro Tour is all about SUP raci
