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STAND UP PADDLE 4 MAR

Cyclone Marcia claims a stand up paddle board

The footage just keeps rolling in from Cyclone Marcia's epic swell on the QLD coast in February, which not only provided the best surfing conditions of the summer, but claimed it's fair share of boards too.

STAND UP PADDLE 3 MAR

Play your own SUP theme music - while surfing!

Call it background music, or an ode to what's likely going to happen, but this guy managed to play the classic song 'Wipeout' by the Surfaris in 1963. While surfing a wave on his stand up paddle board!

STAND UP PADDLE 3 MAR

Paddlers still surfing though the USA's coldest winter ever.

You might have heard about America enduring their coldest winter ever recorded, which would automatically mean staying on dry land for most stand up paddlers. Especially the Queenslanders!

STAND UP PADDLE 24 FEB

Dream SUP Job in NSW...

Work in the watersports industry

STAND UP PADDLE 23 FEB

Twelve Towers Postponed - Paddlers score epic conditions!

While QLD cleans up after Cyclone Marcia, stand up paddlers are making the most of some epic downwind and surfing conditions on offer between the Gold and Sunshine Coasts.

STAND UP PADDLE 19 FEB

Stand Up Paddle Party waves in Costa Rica

It seems that every year we get a story about a Tidal Bore delivered to our inbox. Those standing waves of murky brown water, slowly moving down a river and occasionally big enough to stand up paddle surf. But this ones a little different!

STAND UP PADDLE 17 FEB

Looking to work in the SUP world?

Job opportunity to be involved in SUP in NSW..

STAND UP PADDLE 13 FEB

Tips for Safe Stand Up Paddling Animation.

An award winning animator, a representative of the American Canoe Association and a stand up paddler walk into a bar..

STAND UP PADDLE 12 FEB

Don't forget to check the shark forecast before you paddle!

Worried about paddling out this week after last week's double shark attack on the northern NSW coast? Fear not! Well, actually, fear less! There's an app for that.

STAND UP PADDLE 9 FEB

From Ball-Points to Boards - BIC gets back to nature.

In an interesting contrast, the company that makes billions of plastic ball-point pens is now producing what they call the most environmentally friendly mass produced stand up paddle boards ever, dubbed 'Earth - Deep into Nature'.

STAND UP PADDLE 6 FEB

Powder Hawaii - Stand Up Snow Paddling

It's not all blue skies and board shorts this time of year; half of the world is freezing their butts off and wishing they lived on the Sunshine Coast. People like Manca Notar, a Slovenian stand up paddler for Naish, who had to take her board up the slope

STAND UP PADDLE 3 FEB

Jarrad Batza takes on Teahupoo

Teahupoo is known as one of the worlds best waves for barreled, and when Aussie surfer Jarrad Batza was there this week, he filmed some of the best we've ever seen of a stand up paddler.

STAND UP PADDLE 28 JAN

12 Towers Ocean Paddle Festival

The 12 Towers Ocean SUP Race is back for it's fourth year in a row, and this year it's going to be bigger than ever before with not one, but two events in once.

STAND UP PADDLE 22 JAN

Currumbin SUPerstars leave team Fantatic

It's been a long paddle for Currumbin SUPerstars Paul and Angie Jackson, from starting their own little store called Roar Industries several years ago, to chasing down world titles in racing divisions during 2015. But now, they've both turned a corner in

STAND UP PADDLE 20 JAN

The worlds gnarliest Battle of the Paddle Race

Boards were broken, paddles were lost, blood was spilled and still, everyone emerged with a huge smile on their faces. It was an epic day, with some epic shots to prove it.

STAND UP PADDLE 19 JAN

Water Polo + Sup = SUPolo!

What happens when you put ten stand up paddlers in an Olympic swimming pool? Not much, but if you add a ball and a set of inflatable soccer goals, things get interesting!

STAND UP PADDLE 15 JAN

SUP shines at Dukes Day, Celebrating 100 years of surfing.

In 1915, Duke Kahanamoku surfed the first waves in Australia at Freshwater, introducing Australia to the sport that would one day become an ingrained part of the nations sporting culture.

STAND UP PADDLE 12 JAN

The most fun you can have on your knees.

Hey, hey! Not like that. We're talking about getting barreled (well, kinda) on an inflatable surf mat with 7 of your mates, like Jamie O'Brien was doing in Makaha this December.

STAND UP PADDLE 7 JAN

Kalama Talks about the hold-down of his life.

Dave Kalama is without a doubt one of the most influential stand up paddlers in the sport thanks to his impressive history as a waterman, and his unique talent with a paddle in his hand. But one thing sets Kalama apart from the rest, and that is his abili

STAND UP PADDLE 5 JAN

Painting with light, and a paddle

Just when you think you've seen it all, some guy shows up with a fancy paddle and makes some inspiring pictures to set you straight. Paddling is a sport of beauty, and this proves it.

STAND UP PADDLE 3 JAN

New Years Party SUP Waves with DJ

If you're a regular on the Seabreeze.com.au forums then you'll know about David (DJ) John. This guy has got to spent more time with a paddle in his hands than any stand up paddler in Australia. Some would even say he's Australia's most fanatical stand up

STAND UP PADDLE 29 DEC

Make a New Years Stand-up-oltution!

With 2015 looking to continue the upward trend of the sport of stand up paddling, why not make a resolution to improve your paddling experience? In 2014 we've seen new clubs start, disciplines expand and competitions run in the most amazing of locations!

STAND UP PADDLE 28 DEC

The Five Biggest 'Things' in SUP 2014

The year is coming to an end, but for Australian's it's no big deal. Summer rolls on, stand up paddling is in full swing and prospects for 2015 are bright.

STAND UP PADDLE 22 DEC

Dave Kalama, Drop Bears and a Drive up the East Coast

After a trip from Melbourne up the east coast 'countryside', Dave Kalama landed on the Gold Coast this week for a few surf sessions, some product demos and a good ol' chat in front of a camera. Oh, and he feel victim to one of the oldest tricks in the 'Au

STAND UP PADDLE 18 DEC

The Perfect Day out with Gabi Steindl

Rottnest Island in Western Australia is a pretty special place. Not only is it ideal for stand up paddling, kiteboarding and windsurfing, it's an incredible sanctuary for marine life big and small.

STAND UP PADDLE 15 DEC

The stance that will revolutionize stand up paddling

"You don't see people walking like crabs do ya, people walk forward, with the direction in front of them. No-ones walking sideways, we need to take this back. We didn't walk out of a cave sideways, so we're certainly not going to surf sideways."

STAND UP PADDLE 11 DEC

Experience SUP at the King of the Cut

Did you miss the King of the Cut event in WA last weekend? It was Australia's biggest and best downwind run, with over 80 paddlers surfing their way up the WA coastline including some big names from overseas! Don't worry if you did miss it, because Matty

STAND UP PADDLE 5 DEC

After 50 years in the ocean, Tom Carrol released this.

After the big news this month of Tom Carrolls new line of stand up paddle boards, this week he offers the stand up paddlers of the world this, one of the most beautifully shot Stand up paddling films you'll find on the internet.

STAND UP PADDLE 3 DEC

The Spot-X Wrap Up - Mirleft Stand Up Pro in Morocco

The Stand Up World Tour event known as 'Spot-X' was kept behind tight lips this year, with the location only being announced at the last minute for competitors who flew in from all over the world to compete, hang out and sample the incredible waves Morocc

STAND UP PADDLE 2 DEC

Win Jamie Mitchell's Quickblade Paddle

Jamie Mitchell has donated a signature colour blue and black carbon Quickblade Paddle to PACA - Paddle Against Child Abuse. Here's your chance to own it.

STAND UP PADDLE 1 DEC

The Merimbula Classic Mid Weekend Report

Blue Skies, Small swell and the QLD grommies running around whinging about the cold, it must be mid weekend at the Merimbula Classic!

STAND UP PADDLE 26 NOV

HIF SUP Festival welcomes Kieser Training

Surfing Victoria is proud to announce Kieser Training as the Presenting Partner of the 2015 HIF SUP Festival to be held at Inverloch on January 10th and 11th 2015.

STAND UP PADDLE 26 NOV

Christmas Gift Ideas for Stand Up Paddlers

Do you know a stand up paddler on the 'Nice' list this Christmas? Buying presents for stand up paddlers is hard, because all the gear is expensive!

STAND UP PADDLE 24 NOV

Do Not Follow Beau Nixon - Go on a SUP Adventure.

Beau Nixon is inviting you on another adventure down an Aussie icon, this time the Hunter River in NSW, paddling more than 50km in three days.

STAND UP PADDLE 17 NOV

Fad or rad? Vanguards take over SUP

With beaches world wide going crazy over the new 'Vanguard' Inspired shapes in the shortboard industry, it was only a matter of time before stand up paddling took on the design. This week JP have added one to their board lineup to join the countless other

STAND UP PADDLE 18 NOV

Kai Lenny nominated for XXL Big Wave Awards - on a SUP!

The Billabong XXL Big Wave awards are one of the most prestigious in the surfing world. Reserved for surfers of the highest caliber, and recognising the skill, determination and in some cases luck required to surf the biggest waves in the world. Until now

STAND UP PADDLE 12 NOV

SIC searching for would-be super groms

Do you know a kid who's destined for big things in the stand up paddling world? Are YOU a kid with dreams of becoming the next Kai or Connor? SIC are looking for stand up paddlers to form their Junior Development Team in conjunction with The Paddle Academ

STAND UP PADDLE 10 NOV

Big names head to WA for the King of the Cut

Next month Mandurah in WA will play host to some of the biggest names in Stand Up Paddling, with several international paddlers flying in for what some are calling 'can't miss' Stand Up Paddling Event in Australia.

STAND UP PADDLE 7 NOV

What do Kyron Ratbones and Roast Chicken have in common?

He's one of Australia's unsung heroes in the stand up paddling world, but Kyron Ratbones sure knows how to get a SUP board down the line.

STAND UP PADDLE 6 NOV

SUPing the Hawkesbury

Rob GITTOES gives us a 1st hand account of the 111km Hawkebury Classic on a 14ft BIC Tracer SUP.

STAND UP PADDLE 5 NOV

Four Aussie SUP events you can't miss this summer.

With the beach carpark finally getting too hot to stand on comfortably, Summer is here, and that means it's competition season! Well, Comp season goes all year round in Australia, but that's not the point! Here's three stand up paddling events that you re

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STAND UP PADDLE 30 OCT

Wrap up of Australian SUP Surfing Titles (video)

Standup Paddle Titles

STAND UP PADDLE 30 OCT

Should Stand Up Paddlers wear helmets?

Sometimes there's blood, sometimes there's bruises, but usually you're ok. Other times, you're not ok, like this guy who took a stand up paddle board fin to the head.

STAND UP PADDLE 27 OCT

Spot X revealed: Morocco hosts the Stand Up World Tour.

For an entire year, a mysterious location has been kept secret by the Stand Up World Tour. Promising amazing conditions, a unique location and of course spectacular scenery, 'Spot X' as it has been known, was this week revealed to the world.

STAND UP PADDLE 22 OCT

A week in shoes of a Starboard SUP R&D Guy.

Scott McKercher has been around the Aussie windsurfing scene since forever. When Stand Up Paddling started, he was there, and luckily already working for Starboard with their windsurfing shapes. So when the time came to get into SUP, it didn't take long a

STAND UP PADDLE 21 OCT

HIF SUP Festival Presented by Kieser Training

HIF SUP Festival Presented by Kieser Training set to bring the top paddlers to Inverloch

STAND UP PADDLE 20 OCT

Australian SUP Titles: Close, Webb, Cracknell and Gilbert

After four days of competition on the Gold Coast, the Australian SUP Titles have just wrapped up after some close technical racing, challenging surfing and controversial marathon racing.

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STAND UP PADDLE 17 OCT

Sharing the passion for watersports (video)

A different bunch of people with different stories, different languages and different interests but all had one thing that linked them together.

STAND UP PADDLE 16 OCT

Rubbing is racing: Kai and Connor have their say

"Him (Kai) jumping off his board is dirty racing, that's 100% cheating. What I did was wrong, it's not what you're supposed to do, but it was one of those situations where he touched me, I touched him and then he touched a little bit harder and it escalat

STAND UP PADDLE 13 OCT

Stand Up Paddling Rules in the Surf

With wetsuits being peeled off in favour of boardies, the spring surfing season is well underway for stand up paddlers. So with the lineup getting more and more crowded, we thought it might be time to share the road rules again. Here's some of the big on