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STAND UP PADDLE 23 DEC

This years Santa SUP Awards

We love Christmas time. The water is warm, the skies are blue and the waves are great for SUP surfing. We also love the photos we get every year of people trying to stand up paddle in Santa outfits. How could you resist the temptation to strap on a beard,

STAND UP PADDLE 20 DEC

Welcome to the new Coreban Australia

Coreban Stand Up Paddle Boarding products in ACT, NSW, QLD and TAS

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STAND UP PADDLE 17 DEC

Your chance to get involved in the SUP movie scene

Ever wanted to be involved in making a stand up paddling movie? Well now you've got the chance to be a part of the sequel to Stand Up Paddlings most watched documentary, appropriately named: A Stand Up Paddle Movie.

STAND UP PADDLE 11 DEC

Cool down technique for stand up paddling.

In the middle of summer we're used to dripping with sweat, 30 degrees plus with only your apparent wind to cool you down. But next time you're feeling a little hot and bothered during a paddle, think of these guys and you'll instantly get a nice cold chil

STAND UP PADDLE 11 DEC

The Japanese Whitewater Stand Up Scene

When you think of Japan, you think technology and cars and food and crowded cities full of busy people. You wouldn't think about a thriving whitewater stand up paddling scene would you?

STAND UP PADDLE 10 DEC

The New Coreban Sonics Have Arrived

Press Release on the new Coreban Sonic now available in Australia

STAND UP PADDLE 9 DEC

Kai Lenny stays with Naish, and Gerry Lopez joins.

In these days of new sponsors, riders jumping ship and the endless pursuit of endorsements and better deals, it’s refreshing to see Kai Lenny getting so stoked about re-signing with his long term sponsors Naish.

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STAND UP PADDLE 2 DEC

Life is pretty easy when you just surf - Stand Up Paddling

Beautifully narrated by Rob Pirie, this little ripper of a surf clip is one of the best we've seen in a long time thanks to some great clips, good narration and top notch production.

STAND UP PADDLE 25 NOV

The 33rd Merimbula Classic - Another epic weekend

Despite the fact there's probably still some lingering hangovers, the Merimbula Classic is over for another year, and as usual was one of the best weekends you could ever have on a SUP.

STAND UP PADDLE 23 NOV

The biggest SUP in Australia - what's it for?

Paul Jackson from Currumbin is up to something . And it involves one massive, and we mean massive, inflatable stand up paddle board.

STAND UP PADDLE 20 NOV

The next big thing in Stand Up Paddle? V Drive by DK and JT

We hear about the 'next big thing' all the time. From the weird bent paddle shafts, to special cutouts and vent holes in boards, technological advances in equipment come in all kinds of shapes and sizes in the bid to be 'that thing' that changes the sport

STAND UP PADDLE 18 NOV

Could the Stand Up World Tour be coming to Currumbin QLD?

If the latest schedule released by SUPracer is as true as they say it is, Australia could see the worlds best stand up paddlers converge on the land down-under as early as May next year!

STAND UP PADDLE 13 NOV

Keahi goes back to the future in Indo - Sessions part 2

This is what stand up paddle surfing will look like in 5 years from now. Average punters will be dropping into waves like this, standing tall in barrels and dropping off lips like it's no problem.

STAND UP PADDLE 11 NOV

Australian Stand Up Paddling Champions Crowned in Currumbin

After an incredible four days of paddling on the Gold Coast, five new Australian champions have been carried up the beach...

STAND UP PADDLE 8 NOV

Stand Up Paddling Nationals on NOW in Currumbin

Check the webcams, grab your camera, get in the car right now! The Stand Up Paddling nationals are on at Currumbin on the Gold Coast.

STAND UP PADDLE 5 NOV

A Career in Stand Up Paddle - Spotlight on SUP Trainers

Learn to be a SUP instructor

STAND UP PADDLE 4 NOV

How to protect your paddle blade with tape

This week, David "DJ" John from down in Melbourne put together a fantastic how-to on protecting the blade of your paddle with nothing more than a roll of electrical tape.

STAND UP PADDLE 30 OCT

SUP Hire Australia to Launch Innovative SUP Hire Centres

Within the coming weeks SUP Hire Australia will launch six of its integrated high performance SUP Hire Centres.

STAND UP PADDLE 30 OCT

Like Rugby on Water - Stand Up Paddle Ball

It was only a matter of time before someone decided it would be a great idea to mix football and stand up paddling. And where better to bring the sport of stand up paddle ball to life than Manly, NSW.

STAND UP PADDLE 28 OCT

What has six legs and floats on water?

It's been a while since we've brought you some four legged action, and there's nothing more fun than watching a big slobbery dog go surfing. So here's a fun little video of a Labrador and a Pug on stand up paddle boards.

STAND UP PADDLE 25 OCT

Get ready for the Nationals - Australian SUP Nationals

It's only a few weeks until the countries best stand up paddlers descend on Currumbin, QLD for the Australian Stand Up Paddle Nationals! Get ready Australia, it's going to be ON!

STAND UP PADDLE 21 OCT

Are these guys crazy? Chasing Sharks by Stand Up Paddleboard

This week there's been two videos emerge of stand up paddlers off the beach in California, literally chasing baby great white sharks around with stand up paddle boards.

STAND UP PADDLE 16 OCT

Starboard Paddle for Hope raises money for Breast Cancer

New Zealand's Auckland Viaduct harbor will be swarmed by a sea of pink stand up paddlers when they participate in the Starboard Paddle for Hope on the 2nd of November.

STAND UP PADDLE 14 OCT

Hey Dad, can we go stand up paddling again?

Surfers may joke that you could fit your whole family on a stand up paddle board. But it's probably a good idea!

STAND UP PADDLE 7 OCT

New Stand Up Paddling Club in Sydney - Botany Bay

The guys and girls from the Botany Bay area have finally got a club to call their own after this week, the new "Botany Bay SUP Club" was announced.

STAND UP PADDLE 4 OCT

Bic SUP Paddleboard World Championship

Inaugural "One Design Challenge" World Championships set for Dec. 5-6th in San Juan, PR

STAND UP PADDLE 28 SEP

A look back at the Huntington Beach Pro

While the worlds eyes are on Doheny Beach today for the Battle of the Paddle, lets take a look back at last weeks Huntington Beach Pro to see some incredibly surfing from the worlds best stand up paddleboarders.

STAND UP PADDLE 1 OCT

Sydney Long Weekend SUP DEMO - Monday 7th October

Monday October 7th // 8.00 am - 1pm Balmoral StandUp Paddle school at Balmoral Sailing School (Balmoral Sailing Club) - The Esplanade Balmoral Beach.

STAND UP PADDLE 1 OCT

Double win for Annabel Anderson in the Battle of the Paddle

Annabel Anderson has hit the record books, being the first to ever win both the Battle of the Paddle and the long distance racing, for two years in a row!

STAND UP PADDLE 26 SEP

Aussie SUPer stars head to California for the BOP

We're talking about the original, the one and only Rainbow Sandals Gerry Lopez Battle of the Paddle!

STAND UP PADDLE 23 SEP

Kai Lenny wins the Huntington Beach Pro

After last years fourth place, Lenny had some serious catching up to do.

STAND UP PADDLE 20 SEP

The Lion Island Challenge Sat 12/10/13

8km Paddle around iconic Lion Island from Palm Beach, NSW, Australia

STAND UP PADDLE 18 SEP

Fanatic release new 2014 Stand Up Paddling lineup

Now available for public viewing, the new Fanatic range is going to be a showstopper this year with both old favorites and all new designs...

STAND UP PADDLE 16 SEP

Candice Appleby doing a little freestyle for fun

Stoke, stroke, stroke, stroke, stroke, swap sides, stroke stroke. Training can get a little repetitive when you're a racer

STAND UP PADDLE 13 SEP

Getting down to business with Keahi about the JP Surf

The Surf FX boys from the Gold Coast get down and dirty with Keahi about the new small sizes in the surf range from JP...

STAND UP PADDLE 8 SEP

Sharing the stoke of Downwinding

The art of paddling downwind is something only a stand up paddler knows fully. There's just something about picking up those little bumps that mother nature rolls your way...

STAND UP PADDLE 4 SEP

AC Open - Stand Up Paddling with mega-million dollar cats

Meow. Those are some expensive cats, but when you add up all that carbon fiber, crew wages and shipping costs, you're probably looking at 1000 times the cost of a top end SUP campaign.

STAND UP PADDLE 1 SEP

Best fathers day present ever

Before you say it, no, it's not a new stand up paddle board... Or a paddle... It's better!

STAND UP PADDLE 29 AUG

Stand Up Wake Surf Paddle Boarding... The Piros Wave Machine

At least that what we think it's called... Keahi and the JP Australia crew get together with a big board, a long stretch of open water and someone with a big fuel tab.

STAND UP PADDLE 26 AUG

The Chicago World Series - the usual story

Yet again this year it's a case of the Lenny and Baxter story, but how long will they last?

STAND UP PADDLE 22 AUG

The 33rd Merimbula Classic is coming

One of the longest running watersports events is on again!!

STAND UP PADDLE 21 AUG

Proof that drafting works

If we want answers on controversial issues in stand up paddling, then looking at nature is always best.

STAND UP PADDLE 19 AUG

"Any one can learn it..." (Even has-been cricketers)

Remember that old show called "Who Dares Wins"? Nope? Don't blame you, but that guy who hosted it (who also happens to be an old cricketter) has had a crack at SUP

STAND UP PADDLE 14 AUG

How to make an airbed into a stand up paddle board

Ever been paddling around and thought to yourself, "hey, i wish I had a tent and an airbed to sleep in right now"....

STAND UP PADDLE 12 AUG

Suiting up with Kai Lenny

Old surfboards, Japanese floats and some very cool memorabilia make this little clip from Kai Lenny pretty unique.

STAND UP PADDLE 7 AUG

What's it like to win the Molokai to Oahu?

You don't get to hear such an in depth report from the winner of the M2O very often...

STAND UP PADDLE 5 AUG

What's a Hawaiian doing in Greenland?

Bart De Zwart has just had to cancel his paddle across one of the most incredible areas on earth...

STAND UP PADDLE 30 JUL

Travis Grant wins Molokai to Oahu Challenge

It's that time of year again and the M20 (Molokai to Oahu) challenge is on again. The biggest long distance race in stand up paddling.

STAND UP PADDLE 23 JUL

Kody Kerbox taking SUP to the next level

Look out Keahi, Kody Kerbox is hot on your heels buddy!

STAND UP PADDLE 22 JUL

Night SUPing gets interesting with under board lights

Gone are the days of strapping on a head torch and paddling down the well lit canals for a night sup...