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Weekly Recap 04/16/2024

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Welcome to the Supconnect Weekly Recap, our countdown of the Top 5 biggest news, reviews, interviews and features surrounding the world of Stand Up Paddleboarding. If you’ve got anything newsworthy, weird or worth reading about, don’t be shy to share the scoop with us via e-mail. 

5. Clothing And Its SUP Performance Impact

 sup clothing

Heat Score - 63

Just like all sports and fitness arenas, there is a significant amount of min-maxing going on behind the scenes with SUP – and clothing enters as its own debate. Read more HERE.

 

 

 

 

4. SUP Board vs. Surfboard: What's the Difference?

sup vs surf board photo erik aeder

Heat Score - 71

If you're a beginner in the world of water activities, choosing between SUP boards and surfboards can be overwhelming. Although they may look similar at first glance, there are some key differences between these two types of boards. Read more HERE.

 

3. Training for Over 80 to Become A Stronger Paddler

jim dreeben elderly sup training tips

Heat Score - 79

Jim Dreeben, a retired CPO of Peconic Paddler (53 years) is thriving in his 80s, still SUPs and even competes in kayaking. Here, he details his training regimen and tips on how to become a better and stronger paddler in your 80s (or any age). Read more HERE.

 

2. Paddle Boarding in Salzkammergut, Austria

Sup Box Mondsee

Heat Score - 86

The Salzkammergut region of Austria, with its 76 crystal-clear lakes, offers a picturesque landscape, lush greenery, and majestic mountains. Among its many water and land attractions, stand up paddling has emerged as a popular way to explore the waters of this breathtaking region. Combining adventure with tranquility, paddling in the Salzkammergut Area offers enthusiasts an unforgettable experience. Read more HERE

 

1. Andrew Hughes Achieves World Record for Paddle Boarding Highest Altitude

andrew hughes sup world record 2

Heat Score - 95

This winter, professional adventurer Andrew Hughes set out to paddle board the highest altitude body of water. In doing so, he ended up earning himself a world record for just that. Read more HERE.

 

Photo Of The Week

photo of the week

Photo via: Andrew Hughes

Location: Atacama, Chile

Description: Andrew Hughes paddling the volcanic pool of Tres Cruces Norte, breaking a world record for highest altitude paddle.

If you'd like to be selected for Photo Of The Week, enter via the Supconnect Photo of the Year Contest. 

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