Jamie O’Brien had a big week. The surfing world collectively watched as the Pipe-specialist stormed through heats during the Volcom Pipe Pro on Oahu’s North Shore. With his tube prowess on display, the regular-footer pulled off an impressive switch takeoff (among an array of impressive rides throughout the event). He lost to John John Florence [...]
(Huntington Beach, Calif.) – Quiksilver Waterman Collection recently partnered with Mother Ocean and Tahoe SUP to launch a yearlong project in 2013 called Expedition Florida 500 (XF500). XF500 is a modern-day exploration of Florida’s coastline, waterways, and marine ecosystem as seen through the eyes of the waterman. 2013 is Florida’s 500th anniversary since Ponce de [...]
Encinitas, Calif. – Boardworks announced today that 17-year-old SUP phenom, Slater Trout, has signed on to join the Boardworks Elite Team for 2012. “We are so stoked to have Slater join our team. He is such an amazing athlete and ambassador for the sport and a great friend of the Boardworks family as well. With [...]
(San Clemente, Calif.)– Pryde Group, a leader in action water sports and owner of the NeilPryde, JP Australia and Cabrinha brands is proud to announce the acquisition of Imagine Surf, a major player in the stand-up paddle (SUP) industry. “This operation perfectly fits into our long-term growth strategy,” commented Neil Pryde, Managing Director of the [...]
Where’d you learn to standup paddle? I’ve been in the ocean my whole life. I learned how to standup paddle here on Maui when Laird (Hamilton), Dave Kalama and Loch (Eggers) were down at Ho’okipa with their huge standup boards and they let me go out at the point. I remember catching my first wave [...]
In the Winter Issue of SUP magazine, intrepid traveler Victor Myers penned “Motorcycle Diaries,” a personal narrative of four young adventurers exploring Central America via motorcycles, paddling their inflatable standup boards as much as possible, and drinking a whole lot of beer. It’s a timeless feature available on newsstands now. And as is the philosophy [...]
The waterman world lost an icon Wednesday, Jan. 4, as legendary surfer/shaper, Harold “Iggy” Ige, passed away in the waters off of Lanikai, Oahu, presumably from a heart attack, while testing unlimited SUP prototypes with Randy Naish (older brother of Robby). Randy shared news of the tragic and unexpected loss on his Facebook page: Bad [...]
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 [...]
(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 [...]