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Don’t we all cherish stand-up paddling in natural surroundings? Here are some of our best stories about paddling in the wilderness. Sometimes SUP adventures make for some great wildlife encounters (albeit some frightening ones too!), including with whales, dolphins, sharks or manatees!

Bimini, Bahamas – Home of the Crossing for Cystic Fibrosis

30 Jan 2025

Bimini, Bahamas – Home of the Crossing for Cystic Fibrosis

Bimini, a stunning jewel nestled in the Bahamas, offers an unparalleled adventure for paddlers, captivating them with its unique geographical features such as the famous Bimini Road, and its beautiful island culture. Positioned at the crossroads of the Gulf Stream, this Bimini showcases deep oceanic shelves and crystal-clear waters teeming with marine life, making it […]

Paddling Paradise: Karl Eugster’s SUP11 Islands Journey in Thailand

23 Dec 2024

Paddling Paradise: Karl Eugster’s SUP11 Islands Journey in Thailand

At 65 years young, Karl Eugster is living proof that the love for stand-up paddling transcends age. Originally from Switzerland, Karl discovered SUP 15 years ago and has since become a dedicated long-distance paddler, competing in iconic events like the SUP11-City Tour and Chattajack31. This year, he took on the SUP11 Islands in Thailand – […]

The Stand Up Paddle Guide to The Great Lakes by Paddle Logger

6 Oct 2024

The Stand Up Paddle Guide to The Great Lakes by Paddle Logger

I have written a few articles this year about paddling in beautiful destinations like Southern California, and Florida. Paddling on the Great Lakes offers a unique blend of adventure, tranquility, and stunning natural beauty. I have grown up in between the Great Lakes my entire life (specifically Erie, and Ontario), and I am stoked to […]

Anik Wild’s Lake Tahoe: The Ultimate Playground for Paddlers

11 Sep 2024

Anik Wild’s Lake Tahoe: The Ultimate Playground for Paddlers

Anik Wild, the co-founder of Tahoe Watermans Landing, provides an insightful glimpse into Lake Tahoe’s allure as a premier destination for Stand Up Paddling and other paddle sports. With its stunning alpine landscapes and crystal-clear waters, Lake Tahoe offers a unique setting for paddling enthusiasts year-round. Anik’s journey from a career in ski racing to […]

Wim Pyl’s Starboard Blue Expedition: Unveiling Microplastics in the Italian Alps

21 Aug 2024

Wim Pyl’s Starboard Blue Expedition: Unveiling Microplastics in the Italian Alps

Starboard ambassador Wim Pyl, founder of Mangata Adventure, a Belgium-based organization focused on combining adventure sports with environmental advocacy recently completed a remarkable 5-day SUP expedition in the Italian Alps. Driven by his commitment to environmental conservation, Pyl set out to explore the highest alpine lakes, collecting and analyzing water and snow samples for microplastics. […]

The Stand Up Paddle Guide to Southern California by Paddle Logger

3 Jul 2024

The Stand Up Paddle Guide to Southern California by Paddle Logger

Southern California, the Golden State is renowned for its picturesque coastline and year-round sunshine, making it an ideal destination for paddling enthusiasts. With a diverse range of locations such as Dana Point, San Clemente, and San Diego, paddlers can explore sandy beaches, rugged cliffs, and vibrant marine life. The region’s mild climate allows for paddling […]

Paddle, Explore, Repeat: Discover Madeira’s Outdoor Paradise!

7 May 2024

Paddle, Explore, Repeat: Discover Madeira’s Outdoor Paradise!

Nestled in the Atlantic Ocean, the Portuguese island of Madeira emerges as an idyllic paradise for stand-up paddlers and outdoor enthusiasts alike. This enchanting destination, renowned for its rugged coastline, lush forests, and temperate climate, beckons adventurers to explore its pristine waters and breathtaking landscapes. Madeira is not only a haven for water sports enthusiasts […]

The Stand Up Paddle Guide to Florida by Paddle Logger

19 Apr 2024

The Stand Up Paddle Guide to Florida by Paddle Logger

Florida, US often referred to as the “Sunshine State,” boasts a plethora of paddling destinations that cater to adventurers of all levels. From the mangrove-lined waterways of the Everglades to the tranquil springs of Central Florida, the state offers a diverse array of landscapes for kayaking, canoeing, and stand up paddle boarding. Paddlers can navigate […]

Seychelle SUP: Women’s SUP & Love Retreat Key Largo Florida 2024

12 Apr 2024

Seychelle SUP: Women’s SUP & Love Retreat Key Largo Florida 2024

During the last week of March, I had the opportunity to join Seychelle SUP for her Women’s SUP & Love Wellness Retreat in Key Largo Florida, and wow… What a beautiful week we had! It was filled with many sunny days, dolphins, mangroves, palm trees, paddling, meditations, journaling, yoga, healthy nutritious food, and more. It […]

Into the Wild: Bart de Zwart’s Epic Stand Up Paddle Quest in Lofoten

12 Feb 2024

Into the Wild: Bart de Zwart’s Epic Stand Up Paddle Quest in Lofoten

Embark on a thrilling journey to the untouched wilderness of Norway’s Lofoten islands with renowned ultra-long-distance paddleboarder and adventurer Bart de Zwart. Last year in May, Bart left his sailboat in French Polynesia and traveled all the way to the North of Europe to paddle through the dramatic landscapes of the Lofoten archipelago on his […]

Paddle Logger and the Save The Waves Coalition – working together for a better environment

31 Jan 2024

Paddle Logger and the Save The Waves Coalition – working together for a better environment

Paddle Logger is one of the leading apps for tracking your paddle activities when you are on the water, in the summer of 2023 they teamed up with Save The Waves, an organisation working to protect surf ecosystems. This is an incredibly important mission and something that David Walker from Paddle Logger and Diego Sancho […]

How do you prepare for a stand-up paddle expedition? Answers from specialist Hervé Barrière and Itiwit

14 Nov 2023

How do you prepare for a stand-up paddle expedition? Answers from specialist Hervé Barrière and Itiwit

Nature, adventure and freedom: that’s what awaits you if you decide to go on a stand-up paddle expedition. But you can’t improvise such an expedition! Even more so if you’re planning to spend several days bivouacking along the waterside. Food, hydration, clothing and equipment… you need to think of everything, without forgetting safety! To find […]

Comment préparer une expédition en stand-up paddle ? Réponses avec le spécialiste Hervé Barrière et Itiwit

2 Nov 2023

Comment préparer une expédition en stand-up paddle ? Réponses avec le spécialiste Hervé Barrière et Itiwit

Nature, aventure et liberté : voilà ce qui vous attend si vous décider de partir en expédition en stand-up paddle. Mais une expédition, ça ne s’improvise pas ! D’autant plus si vous comptez partir sur plusieurs jours et bivouaquer au fil de l’eau. Alimentation, hydratation, vêtements et équipements… il faut penser à tout, sans oublier […]

Taking a SUNOVA SUP view of the Australian Gold Coast with local paddler Monika Krummenacher Naff

24 Sep 2023

Taking a SUNOVA SUP view of the Australian Gold Coast with local paddler Monika Krummenacher Naff

Australia’s Gold Coast is an area we might associate with surfing, and stunning beaches with a shoreline developed for tourism, it is a hotspot for holidaymakers from around the world. But there is much more to the area than the plentiful beach breaks and paddlers looking for some longer, racier SUP action. SUNOVA paddler Monika […]