Helen Trehoret

SUP paddlers are always trying to perfect their technique, to become more efficient, it is the constant goal. More efficient, thus faster. In doing so a common paddler complaint found amongst SUP paddlers is that they “can not paddle in a straight line”, not matter how hard they try. SUP legend and BIC paddler Eric Terrien explains […]

In October 2018 two Swiss geologists, Jérôme Chablais and François Martin embarked on an unprecedented SUP adventure, exploring the fjords on the Musandam Peninsula, Oman. The trip was supported by Swiss brand Fool Moon, which connected and supported the two adventurers, providing head to toe equipment, as well as their 12ft X-moon touring SUP  board. The […]

Shaking up the sunglasses industry. 1 pair at a time! British based company Moonshine eyewear is producing eco-responsible sunglasses from recycled plastic and other sustainable resources. Moonshine glasses are sunglasses that are easily the equal of the mainstream brands but with an eco-friendly twist explains Moonshine boss Dave Hughes, further commentating that he  developed the concept of recycled […]

Adventure calls with Red Paddle Co’s dedicated range of ultimate touring and voyager boards. British SUP brand Red Paddle Co has launched its adventure series of SUP boards “The Voyager” aimed at introducing paddlers to paddle exploration and adventure.  With adventure in mind the Red Paddle Co Voyager SUP boards have been specifically designed […]

With the arrival of the 2019 season comes the arrival of a new SUP paddle from Starboard,  the new Lima paddle. The  new Lima paddle has been developed by starboard to enable the paddler to execute a  smooth and comfortable paddle stroke, with maximum efficiency. The  Lima collection comes in 2 blade shapes; LIMA LTD and […]

Only 4 days until the holding period for the 2019 Sunset Beach Pro presented by Local Motion opens on the North Shore of Oahu. The World’s very best Stand Up Paddlers willcongregate for the dramatic opening event for the 2019 season of the APP World Tour. 3 action packed days of competition will take place between the […]

Infinity SUP had a busy season last year with notable wins across the board which included Shae Foudy who took the APP World Tour title. Candice Appleby who won the PPG crown, then there were the performances of Gomez siblings at the Pan American Games, plus young gun Tyler Bashor storming to victory at the PPG, […]

Last November Rémy Lavie, the Fanatic France endorsed waterman welcomed  us into his new home in Raiatea, French Polynesia.  This March Rémy Lavie will be running the 6th edition of his annual Downwind Camp in Tenerife in the Canary Islands. The camps will take place over four 1 week slots, with plenty of SUP and Outrigger […]

APP World Tour partners with the World Paddle Association to form SUP’s first qualifying series for athletes to gain entry straight onto the APP World Tour! The Association of Paddlesurf Professionals (APP) and the World Paddle Association (WPA) have just announced their newly formed partnership to unify the sport of stand-up paddling. The  APP and the […]

Starboard continues its drive towards eco-responsibility by launching an initiative to transform discarded fishing nets into high-end paddleboard components. A move to contribute to cleaner oceans, litter-free beaches and jobs for local communities.  It was announced by  Starboard and Royal DSM, a global science-based company active in Nutrition, Health and Sustainable Living, that they are collecting and upcycling discarded […]

2018 was huge for 425pro. The Tahitian brand ramped up their business strategy and made big investments in all of their products. So it is this season that we will see the fruits of their labour, we saw a small glimpse of this hard work with the recent release of the SUP paddle The Weapon, […]

On the 30th  March 2019 International and local paddlers will return to Point Venus beach  for the 5th edition of the Air Tahiti Nui Paddle Royal Race . The event sponsored by Air Tahiti Nui and  Tahitian brand 425 pro will be a truly Polynesian festive experience. This year the race will be running as part of […]