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STAND UP PADDLE 20 OCT

How to Pump up an Inflatable SUP - Fast!

This pump makes inflating your SUP quick, easy and allows you to get the maximum pressure

STAND UP PADDLE 18 OCT

How did this painting get there? By SUP!

Standing on top of a paint covered inflatable SUP, this artist paints incredible portraits of women on buildings and the edges of waterways around the world.

STAND UP PADDLE 14 OCT

Good Vibes already flowing for Merimbula Classic Poster

It's almost time for the Merimbula Classic, and this years poster is a cracker!!!

STAND UP PADDLE 14 OCT

Save Fuel by Putting your SUP on the Roof - This Way Up!

Save fuel, look cool - proven by an aeronautics professor. This way of strapping your SUP Board to your car means you'll spend less, and lessen the risk of damaging your board when it's on the room.

STAND UP PADDLE 7 OCT

How to be a SUPer Mother - With Charlotte Spicer

Lists, Fitness, and fun are three keys to be a SUPer mum according to NSP Pro Charlotte Spicer, in this interview with her sponsors.

STAND UP PADDLE 7 OCT

Robby Naish Inducted into US Sailing Hall of Fame

He's a legend in this sport, as well as the sailing world after building one of the worlds most recognizable brands in watersports.

STAND UP PADDLE 30 SEP

This Feels Just Like you're Foiling with Laird Hamilton!

Fly beside Laird. Ride on Lairds Paddle. Go foiling with Laird. It feels like you're right there, in this new virtual reality movie called 'Take Every Wave: Laird in VR".

STAND UP PADDLE 30 SEP

Wave Pool Foiling - How Kelly Slater's wave pool works.

Did you know that Kelly Slater's incredible wave pool works by using a hydrofoil?

STAND UP PADDLE 23 SEP

It's Bikini time! Tips for keeping a bikini ON in the surf!

If you've ever worn a bikini in the waves, you've probably had a malfunction or two (or more!). Here's a few tips, and funny stories from girls who know how to stay classy out there..

STAND UP PADDLE 23 SEP

First ever Puppy Paddle Race for Dogs on the Gold Coast

There have been several dog surfing contests, but never before has there been a RACE for dogs on stand up paddle boards!

STAND UP PADDLE 16 SEP

Aussie Team Proves Unbeatable in SUP Worlds

They call it 'Cold Hawaii', but last week in Denmark, Hawaii was nowhere to be seen in the standings. It was Australia who led the pack, for their fifth win in six years.

STAND UP PADDLE 16 SEP

The Cheapest Prices You'll Find Starboard Gear All Year!

Love Starboard Stand up Paddling Equipment? Love a bargain? Well you're in luck! Auswind, Australia's importer of Starboard SUP are having a warehouse clearout, and there's some crazy cheap getting shipped to local dealers all over Australia.

STAND UP PADDLE 10 SEP

Go-Fast Flat Water SUPS for Fanatic in 2018

It's time for Fanatic to pull the covers off their new line of SUP gear for 2018 - and you won't be disappointed...

STAND UP PADDLE 7 SEP

Equal Prize Money for Stand Up Surf Shop King of the Cut!

The Stand Up Surf Shop King of the Cut is the first major international Stand Up Paddle (SUP) event in Australia to offer equal prize money for male and female competitors.

STAND UP PADDLE 4 SEP

SUP Adventures: Exploring the Pacific by SUP and Sail

Have you ever dreamed of leaving it all behind in search of the simple life? Well, Jess and Nick turned that dream into reality when they left their home town of Thirroul, NSW armed with two inflatable Red Paddle Co boards.

STAND UP PADDLE 2 SEP

Responsive. Intuitive. Inspires - Naish Releases 2018 SUP

There's new shapes, lots of foil options and they haven't forgotten the non-foilers either - Naish have a new shape for everyone in 2018 - and it's released today!

STAND UP PADDLE 29 AUG

This Will Inspire You to Paddle Faster, and Longer!

A little motivational speaking from Jason Bennett, ONE Sup and Blackfish Paddles ambassador, racer and event winner.

STAND UP PADDLE 24 AUG

Stand Up Boards For Sale

Tips for buying Used/Second Hand SUPs for Sale

STAND UP PADDLE 24 AUG

The Longest Wave Ever Surfed on a Foil?

Imagine the leg burn after riding a wave for over 2 minutes! Laird Hamilton knows all about it, because he's just been to Peru and done it!

STAND UP PADDLE 24 AUG

Why can't you see a Great White Shark in captivity?

Wouldn't you love to stand face to face with the oceans more feared predator?

STAND UP PADDLE 18 AUG

Elemental are looking for SUP instructors!

Starting September 2017 until end of April 2018. There will be full-time and part-time positions available.

STAND UP PADDLE 19 AUG

What Nasties Are Lurking Inside your Stand Up Paddle Board?

Reducing wastage, using eco based resins, and even constructing deck pads out of Algae are just a few ways Surftech are making your stand up paddle boards better for the environment.

STAND UP PADDLE 13 JUL

10 reasons to train as a SUP Instructor?

Stand Up Paddle Boarding is the fastest growing water sport. Why? It's extremely versatile and one which offers many options. From downwinding, surfing, racing, SUP touring, SUP fitness and SUP yoga to name but a few. The basics of SUP are also fairly

STAND UP PADDLE 18 JUL

Ready for a real Sea Change?

Retail job opportunity in the SUP industry

STAND UP PADDLE 16 AUG

This Stand Up Paddling Trick Was Impossible 12 Months ago!

Austin Kalama has just taken the sport of Stand Up Paddle Surfing to a new level. Not only is he up in the air, foiling on wave, but he's worked out how to perform complete aerials with his Go Foil!

STAND UP PADDLE 15 AUG

Stand Up Paddle Boards for Sale

New, Used, Second Hand, Ex-Demo and Closeout Stock Stand Up Paddle Boards, Paddles, Equipment and Accessories. Right here online!

STAND UP PADDLE 15 AUG

Best Stand Up Paddle Board for Surfing

We help you through the SUP lingo that all the major stand up paddle board brands use, so you can choose the best board for surfing!

STAND UP PADDLE 12 AUG

From Redcliffe to Townsville - One Man, One SUP!

To mark his 8th year sober, Matt Scarce chose to set himself a challenge, to paddle from Redcliffe to Townsville in 28 days.

STAND UP PADDLE 12 AUG

Starboard release their fastest race SUP range yet!

New shapes, refined volumes, and more little features than you can see with the naked eye. That's the new race SUP's from Starboard!

STAND UP PADDLE 5 AUG

A SUP foil board for Racing - No pumping required!

No Wind. No Motor. No Waves. This board just requires paddle power to fly. But is it faster?

STAND UP PADDLE 4 AUG

Travis Grant breaks M2O's 'Unbreakable' 4hr Barrier

They said it would take once-in-a-lifetime conditions to break the world record for the Molokai to Oahu Paddleboard World Championships, but Travis Grant just did it in 'alright conditions'. The guy is a machine!

STAND UP PADDLE 28 JUL

The NSP Team are ready for the M20!

They're hoping for a one-two result this year, and if Travis Grants current form is anything to go by, they might just get it!

STAND UP PADDLE 22 JUL

3 Ways to Make Money from SUP!

Working within the SUP industry is a career that's actually pretty easy to get into, and you can work around the world, talking, teaching, or selling SUP gear to like-minded paddlers.

STAND UP PADDLE 16 JUL

Take Part in a Tropical SUP Holiday That Makes a Difference!

Improve the island by morning, SUP by afternoon, Camp by night. This tropical getaway does both you and the island good!

STAND UP PADDLE 15 JUL

Michael Booth Wins Euro Tour SUP Championship!

STAND UP PADDLE 8 JUL

What It Feels Like to Finish SUP's Most Iconic Race.

The Molokai to Oahu is one of the greats, if not the greatest stand up paddle endurance race on earth. It's brutal, it's long, it's rough, and it's extremely rewarding.

STAND UP PADDLE 7 JUL

Stand Up Paddler Drowns after Renting Board

While Australian SUP Rentals are pretty slow during winter, this year over the 4th of July weekend, the USA had it's biggest few days in SUP Rental History. Unfortunately for one new paddler, it was his last.

STAND UP PADDLE 2 JUL

Paddler Standing Up For Family and Domestic Violence

Stand Up. Speak Out. That's what it says on the back of his shirt, and that's how he's going to raise awareness and support for violence in the home.

STAND UP PADDLE 21 JUN

Breathtaking Whitewater SUP in the French Alps!

This is a truly spectacular place to be stand up paddling - these guys from Fanatic scored some incredible conditions in the French Alps for whitewater SUP.

STAND UP PADDLE 16 JUN

How to Apply Rail Tape to your SUP (Video)

Seabreeze.com.au Community member David (DJ) John shows how to apply protective rail tape to your stand up paddle board with the 'wet method'.

STAND UP PADDLE 11 JUN

A Bunch of Mad Paddlers in Tassie - TassieSUP Winter Classic

It's seriously one of the best fun SUP competitions in Australia, pity it's a bit chilly!

STAND UP PADDLE 11 JUN

Kaylan Dahl Will Warm Up Your Winter Blues

A cloudy winter beach break, a sunny warm display of SUP surfing. Don't miss this chicks smooth style and exceptional tail slides.

STAND UP PADDLE 4 JUN

24 Hour SUP Record Broken! 193km by Bart De Zwart.

If you've ever jumped on an Unlimited category race SUP, you know how unstable they are. Imagine paddling one for 24 hours straight, and trying to break a distance record. Bart De Zwart just did it in Switzerland, coming oh-so-close to 200km.

STAND UP PADDLE 3 JUN

This Week in SUP Foil - Flat Water, Tiny boards and Rivers!

The Americas Cup contenders aren't the only ones making history on foils this week, the world of SUP Foiling has seen some incredible developments, that might mark a turning point in the sports history.

STAND UP PADDLE 27 MAY

Insane Hydrofoil Vortex - Captured Underwater!

Watch as Kai Lenny creates his own mini tornadoes underwater, as he silently cruises by with this hydrofoil.

STAND UP PADDLE 21 MAY

Twenty Five Dogs. One Stand Up Paddle Board!

That's a lot of dogs for a single board, but with none-other than the legendary 'Dog Whisperer' Chris De Aboitiz on board - it happened this week in the town of 1770.

STAND UP PADDLE 13 MAY

BIC is now SIC, and SIC is now BIC - Big Brand Buyout!

High performance meets high volume in this merger between two SUP companies, famous for different reasons.

STAND UP PADDLE 13 MAY

The second generation Hydrofoils have hit SUP - Naish Thrust

Not just for surfing, this foil from Naish brings the age-old SUP/Windsurf combo board into the new age.

STAND UP PADDLE 7 MAY

The Vaz Brothers Score an Indo Ripper on "The Find"

It's steep, it's sketchy, and its shallow. The Vaz brothers join Felippe Gaspar and Lucas Medeiros for a session in Indonesia.

STAND UP PADDLE 29 APR

SUP Surfing Lizard Island with a Couple of Monkeys.

Up on the Northern end of the Great Barrier Reef, lies an island named in the 1700's by Captain Cook. He called it Lizard Island, because there were nothing by Lizards inhabiting it - now there's two monkeys too.