Hobie Boosts Offerings, Moves Into Inflatable Kayak, SUP Market
In 1950, founder Hobie Alter created his first surfboard. It’s now 2021, and the brand has come a long way.
Watch First Whitewater ‘SUP Descent’ of Mountain River
Ever wanted to paddleboard off the beaten path? Take inspiration from these four explorers who traveled 230 miles by SUP.
New to the Outdoors? These 4 Hobbies Are Perfect for Beginners
Interest in outdoor activities has hit a fever pitch this year, with many people looking for new ways to experience the outdoors. If you’re one of these people looking for a new way to spend time outside, this quick rundown will tell you what to expect, what you need to get going, and what simple mistakes to avoid.
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Paddle Powerhouse: PFD, Watersports Brands MTI and Mustang Survival Merge
Two major PFD brands — MTI and Mustang Survival — are merging to bring more paddlesports gear to the market.
Dual-Buoyancy PFD: Mustang Survival Khimera Review
This dual-flotation PFD made our 2019 Gear of the Year list for its unique design and performance on the water — here’s why.
Gear for a Rafting Adventure: Camp on the River
Don’t just take a river trip — make the most of it! Remember these 10 items and you’re sure to have an unforgettable adventure that’s both safe and comfortable.
Red Bull Competition to Include Female Paddlers for the 1st Time
Red Bull’s Heavy Water standup paddleboard competition is finally letting women compete in it’s third running of the event.
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Dream Machine: Win This Custom Sidecar Motorcycle With SUP and Rack
BOTE hit the machine shop and outfitted a Ural Tourist motorcycle with a wild-looking standup paddleboard rack. And now the SUP-maker is giving it away!
Most Travel-Friendly SUP? Red Paddle Co Launches 9’6” Compact
Red Paddle Co has created the most compact, high-quality inflatable SUP we’ve ever seen.
Standup Paddleboarder Brings ‘Plastic Patrol’ Mission to the US
Lizzie Carr was the first person to standup paddleboard the length of England through its waterways. So 160 miles to clean up New York, starting next week, should be smooth sailing.
Watch: A SUP Spearfishing Adventure in Baja
Two friends head to Baja, Mexico, to play where the desert meets the sea.
Watch: Colorado Surfing at Its Finest
A Colorado teen shows how to work a standing wave while SUP surfing a beautiful bit of whitewater in Colorado.
Stand-Up Paddling the BWCA: A New Way To Explore
Is a stand-up paddleboard appropriate transportation for four days in Boundary Waters Canoe Area? One man decided to find out, alone.
Watch: Alaska’s Kenai River, By Paddleboard
The Kenai River is one of the most iconic salmon fisheries in the world. But the 87-mile route also makes for one epic adventure by stand up paddleboard.
Doggy Paddle: Tips To SUP With Your Pup
Sure, paddling with a dog looks easy and fun on Instagram, but for the unprepared it can be frustrating, unsteady, and potentially dangerous. Here’s what you need to know.
Practice Yoga & Paddle Whitewater: Hala Asana SUP Review
Designed with yoga in mind, the Hala Asana performs surprisingly well from flatwater to whitewater.
‘Canoecopia’ Expo: New Paddling Gear For 2017
We combed the largest paddle-sports expo in the country to find some of the most exciting new canoe, kayak, and SUP products for 2017.
Man Completes First SUP Crossing Of Atlantic
Chris Bertish today became the first person to paddle a standup paddle board across the Atlantic Ocean.
You Can Compete In Team SUP World Championships
Have you ever stand-up paddle-boarded? No? Perfect, you qualify for the first ever four-person team championships.
Plains Paddle: Road Trip Pitstop At The Platte River
When life gives you some Nebraska, you make do with SUP boards and a flowing Platte River. Next time you’re driving full blast on I-80, consider a pitstop in a very overlooked adventure landscape.
High-Speed Foil: Future Of SUP?
Watch Kai Lenny race downwind while lifted above the waves on a foil-equipped stand-up paddle board.
Stand-Up Paddling With Whales
Whales come in for a closer look at a SUPer in this video shot by a paraplegic videographer.
Man To Attempt Atlantic Crossing On SUP Board
In January, Frenchman Jarossay Nicolas will attempt to cross 2,500 miles of open ocean on a custom stand-up paddle board.
Dolphin Crashes Into SUP Boarder
Even the most natural of surfers can have a mishap now and again.
Man Attempting SUP Circumnavigation Of Lake Superior
Munch is attempting to be the first person to circumnavigate Lake Superior on a Stand Up Paddle Board.
'SplitSUP' Catamaran SUP Board
Double the fun with two hulls? This SUP manufacturer thinks so!
Video: GoPro, SUP And A Drone
Flying a GoPro just feet in front of a SUP surfer brings a beautiful new perspective.
Glowing SUP Boards with LED Ignite Dark Waters Beneath
It costs $400. But for that cash you can convert a SUP board or kayak into a glowing craft to ignite the water at night.
