In SUP magazine’s ongoing RIDES series, we highlight the most notable moments from our sport.

Set in the region of Patagonia, South Chile, the Magallanes Paddle Challenge will see a selection of the world’s best athletes battle it out for $20k in prize money.

Sean Poynter wins gold in Peru at ISA World SUP and Paddleboard Championships.

The shallow, sharp reefs of the Canary Islands catch the brunt of Atlantic swells traveling from deep water crafting many a fine—and challenging—blue-water surf break.

Over the past few years, Sayulita’s Ryan Helm has come on strong in the ever-crowded elite men’s SUP racing scene.

Day Two of the ISA World SUP and Paddleboard Championships did not disappoint, with big wins in the SUP Distance Race that put out some pretty awesome imagery.

The second day of competition saw an exciting race as Australia’s Jamie Mitchell paddled his way to another big win, claiming the Gold Medal for the second time in two years in the ISA World SUP and Paddleboard Championship SUP Distance Race.

The International Surfing Association is pleased to announce day one of competition of the 2013 ISA World SUP and Paddleboard Championship kicked off in great surf conditions in the waist to chest-high range.

Warning: This video will get you psyched. Good luck not wanting to get in the water after watching it.

Josh and Lori Vajda of Precision Paddleboards run a retail shop, and now have three rental locations in Fort Lauderdale.