It’s been a good year here at SUP Magazine. And if you’re reading this, it’s now even better. Because 2011 has been all about you, the reader. We’ve spent long days (and nights) in front of the computer screen to feature the most complete standup viewing experience in the world. From the magazine, to the [...]

(Encinitas, Calif.)–– The Outdoor Industry Association is hosting the second annual OIA Outdoor Inspiration Awards presented by Adidas Outdoor at winter Outdoor Retailer in Salt Lake City January 19-22 to recognize the programs, people and companies that are breaking new ground and getting people active outdoors. This year they had 250 nominations and Boardworks has [...]

(Los Angeles, California)––Focus Stand Up Paddleboards will launch a new marketing campaign for 2012 debuting at the Surf Expo in Orlando Florida January 12-14th. The campaign “”Boards For All Reasons” will focus on the Focus line’s ability to provide boards for all disciplines: Paddle-Surf-Race including the popular “Smoothie Wide” design and the ability to “Do [...]

Kauai’s Mariko Strickland had a big year in the standup world: She became the first to paddle the Peruvian Amazon, was a 2011 Teva Mountain Games Champion, North Shore Paddle Challenge Surf Sprint Champion and competed in the Molokai Channel crossing. If you haven’t heard of this talented 24-year-old consider yourself on notice as she [...]

If you hadn’t noticed, time is running out to find your special paddler something special to make their next session that much better. You’ve seen Gift Guide’s before but we couldn’t help but hook you up with some SUP-slanted ideas for the Holiday Season! The following are a few simple solutions to make your shopping [...]

Fall was definitely good to the Harvest crew including Jess Leedy, Brian Gilbert and Travis Stassart, as they reaped the bounty of the season by tucking into some beauties at an un-named California gem. Note the paddler’s relaxed style that makes this barrel-farming session so fun to watch.

She’s one of the fastest women on the East Coast, dominating the southeast racing scene for the past three years. Continuing our series on influential women in standup, Helga Goebel, a Fort Lauderdale resident but Brazilian born and bred, tells us why she started standup paddling and what exotic island is on the top of [...]

Yeah, we’re suckers for good vids. Here, Candice Appleby and Anthony Vela take advantage of some primo Southern California fall conditions. Aside from showing off their paddling skills, they hop on the longboards to give props to their roots. Anthony Vela and Candice Appleby surfing in San Diego from Boardworks Surf on Vimeo.