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Amsterdam

The Stand Up Paddle Guide to Amsterdam by Morene Dekker

Urban spaces are being increasingly claimed by paddleboarders. From Copenhagen to Cambridge, Venice to WrocĹ‚aw, Paris to Ljubljana (to name just few), SUP enthusiasts are turning their local waterways, canals and river stretches into newly found playgrounds. Accelerated by lockdowns, these vital, “rediscovered” local SUP spaces also contribute to a wider debate on sustainable, human-centric […]
Isle of Wight

The Stand Up Paddle Guide to the Isle of Wight by Matthew Sephton

Last month, I decided to take my Red Paddle Co 11’3 board to the Isle of Wight. The Isle of Wight is a beautiful island off the south coast of England known for its beautiful sandy beaches, rolling hills, chalk cliffs, seafront promenades such as sandy Shanklin Beach and south-facing Ventnor Beach, which are dotted […]
London

The Stand Up Paddle Guide to London by Matthew Sephton

London is the Capital City of the UK, with its historical monuments, its many shopping districts, and its nightlife, London is a place many dream to visit. The owner of Dorset SUP, Matthew Sephton, is also a Sub Officer at West Hampstead Fire Station in Central London. Matt frequently paddles on the River Thames and […]
Los Angeles

The Stand Up Paddle Guide to Los Angeles by John Gabriel

Located in the southern state of California, on the Pacific coast, Los Angeles is an attractive city especially through film production in Hollywood, but also with its large watersports community. John Gabriel, SUP Racer, teacher, and coach in LA, tells us about his city with its conditions, SUP spots, and riders. Hello John, can you introduce […]
La Gironde

Le guide du Stand Up Paddle & Foil de la Gironde, par Pierre Lopez

SituĂ© dans le Sud-Ouest de la France, le dĂ©partement de la Gironde avec ses spots de surfs et ses grands lacs, offre de nombreuses possibilitĂ©s pour la pratique des sports de glisse. Pierre Lopez, Ă©tudiant infirmer et ambassadeur Oxbow, connait bien les lieux et nous fait un topo sur son dĂ©partement. Salut Pierre, parles nous de ta […]
Le Havre

Le Guide du Stand Up Paddle & Foil du Havre, par Tom Auber

SituĂ© en Normandie sur la rive droite de l’estuaire de la Seine, Le Havre est l’un des plus grand port de France. Le Havre fait Ă©galement partie de la CĂ´te d’albâtre qui s’Ă©tend jusque Dieppe. Son nom est peu connue mais elle reprĂ©sente un bel endroit pour les sports de glisses. Tom Auber, SUP Racer nĂ© […]
Suisse

Le Guide du Stand Up Paddle de la Suisse, par Stéphane Guillermin

La Suisse, pays montagneux d’Europe centrale, abrite de nombreux lacs, villages de charme mais aussi les hauts sommets des Alpes. Ce pays, avec ses quelques 1500 lacs sera vous donner du choix pour vos balades et vos entraĂ®nements en Stand Up Paddle. Suisse et fier de l’ĂŞtre, StĂ©phane Guillermin, SUP Racer et ambassadeur de la […]
Dorset

The Stand Up Paddle Guide to Dorset, UK by Matthew Sephton

East Dorset is 93 miles (150 km) from London in the southwest of the UK. Dorset is such a diverse and beautiful English county that you’ll be spoilt for choice!  Rolling hillsides, dramatic cliffs, sweeping beaches, chocolate box villages, bustling towns, quiet countryside…. Dorset’s charms are there for all to see and discover! Watersports addict, […]
Dominican Republic

The Stand Up Paddle & Foil Guide to the Dominican Republic by Audrey Meyer

“Drive, Purpose, Passion – Audrey Meyer is the embodiment of what it means to be a water woman and community leader. A life-long learner that continuously strives to be the best she can be. Today she’s talking us to the Dominican Republic, where she spends her time shredding waves on the reef or at VelaCabarete […]
Lac LĂ©man

Le Guide du Stand Up Paddle du Lac LĂ©man, par Alexandre Wack

Sa forme de croissant, sa double nationalitĂ© et sa grande superficie, font de lui un lieu unique au monde qui attire tous les ans de nombreux touristes! Le lac de Genève ou Lac LĂ©man est traversĂ© par la frontière franco-suisse, avec le rivage nord ainsi que les deux extrĂ©mitĂ©s appartenant Ă  la Suisse. Puis le rivage sud, […]
La CĂ´te Basque

Le Guide Stand Up Paddle & Foil de la CĂ´te Basque par CĂ©line Guesdon

La CĂ´te Basque se situe dans le Sud-Ouest de la France entre les montages pyrĂ©nĂ©nnes et l’ocĂ©an atlantique. Lieu mythique du surf et des sports nautiques français, cette cĂ´te s’Ă©tend de Hendaye jusqu’Ă  la frontière espagnole. CĂ´tĂ© ocĂ©an on y trouve les villes de Saint-Jean-de-Luz, GuĂ©thary, Bidart et bien sĂ»r Biarritz. Puis dans les terres […]
Florida

The Stand Up Paddle Guide to Florida by Seychelle

With its hundreds of miles of beaches in the southeasternmost part of the United States, Florida is a stand-up paddler, ocean paddler, or foiler dream destination. The fact that it is surrounded by water, with the Atlantic Ocean on one side and the Gulf of Mexico on the other, means you have plenty of choice […]
Nantes

OĂą faire du Stand Up Paddle & Foil Ă  Nantes, par Arthur Avranches et Matthieu Chauvel

L’une des plus grosse ville de l’Ouest de la France, abrite depuis quelques annĂ©es une communautĂ© de Stand Up Paddler assez importante, que ce soit des amateurs ou des compĂ©titeurs! Nantes, se situe en Pays de la Loire Ă  50km de l’Atlantique et regorge de plans d’eau accĂ©ssibles qui satisfont bon nombre de rameurs. Arthur […]
Miami

The Stand Up Paddle Guide to Miami by Elizabeth Corzo-Ruiz

It is one of the most popular vacation spots in the United States and also a perfect spot for SUP lovers. In Miami, Florida, there’s wildlife and sea landscapes that will make you want to stay. Born in Miami and a big fan of the California brand Infinity, Elizabeth Corzo-Ruiz aka “Lizi” gives us the […]
CĂ´te d’Albâtre

Le Guide du Stand Up Paddle de la Côte d'Albâtre en Normandie, par Vincent Lemaire

Son nom est peu connu et pourtant vous y ĂŞtes sĂ»rement dĂ©jĂ  venu! La CĂ´te d’Albâtre, se trouve en Haute-Normandie, lĂ  oĂą les falaises de craie blanche dominent, et notamment la falaise d’Étretat avec sa cĂ©lèbre Arche! Ces falaises uniques en France, s’étendent du Havre jusqu’Ă  la ville du TrĂ©port. C’est un cadre magnifique pour faire des […]
Les Dunes de Flandres

Le Guide du Stand Up Paddle & Foil des Dunes de Flandres, par Yanis Maire

Le long de la Mer du Nord, les Dunes de Flandres s’étendent sur une dizaine de kilomètres, des plages de Dunkerque jusqu’à Bray-Dunes et la frontière belge. Souvent oubliĂ©e par les touristes français, cette rĂ©gion reprĂ©sente pourtant un formidable terrain de jeu pour n’importe quelle pratique! Yanis Maire SUP Racer et amateur de (presque) toutes […]
Morbihan

Guide du Stand Up Paddle & Foil dans le Morbihan, by Mickael Gilles

Au Sud de la Bretagne se trouve le dĂ©partement du Morbihan qui abrite de nombreux spots pour toutes les pratiques de sports nautiques. Que ce soit la voile, le Kite Surf, le Stand Up Paddle et maintenant le Foil, il y en a pour tous les goĂ»ts! Aujourd’hui c’est Mickael Gilles, fidèle rider de la […]
Les Calanques

Guide du SUP & Foil dans Les Calanques by Quentin de Fierville

Les Calanques de Marseille situĂ©es dans le Sud Est de la France sont un paradis pour les amoureux de la mer. Avec son climat doux, ses eaux translucides et ses multiples randonnĂ©es, les Calanques sont l’endroit parfait pour la pratique du Stand Up Paddle et du Foil. Quentin de Fierville, arrivĂ© en Provence en 2014 […]
Gold Coast

Stand Up Paddle Guide to Gold Coast, Australia by Kane Degrauw

The Gold Coast is located on the East coast of Australia and is known for its long sandy beaches and surf spots. Kane Degrauw, a coach and surf addict, moved to the Gold Coast 2 years ago. Since then, he regularly practices Stand Up Paddle boarding, and can’t do without it. He tells us about the conditions, the […]
CĂ´te des LĂ©gendes

Guide to the Côte des Légendes, Finistère

Located in Finistère, Brittany, France. The Coast of the Legends or La Cotes Des LĂ©gendes offers sublime landscapes. It is an astonishing stretch of coast. Here, the sea meets the wild coast.  Everything that lives there does it intensely: the landscapes, the people, the legends. It is an area with strong Breton character, isolated beaches […]
Sénégal

Guide du stand up paddle au Sénégal par Antoine Leroux

Antoine Leroux sera notre stand up paddle guide pour ce premier stop sur le continent africain, au Sénégal plus précisément. Cet amateur des produits de la marque française Gong...
Crozon

Guide du stand up paddle de la Presqu'île de Crozon par Mathieu Lemaître

A l’extrémité ouest de la Bretagne, dans le Finistère, la presqu’île de Crozon offre des paysages sauvages magnifiques. Cette destination s’adresse aux pratiquants de paddle de tous les niveaux. Découvrez le guide SUP de ce petit bout de paradis.
Sainte-Maxime

Guide du Stand Up Paddle Ă  Sainte-Maxime

La station balnĂ©aire de Sainte-Maxime est situĂ©e dans le Golfe de Saint-Tropez, dĂ©partement du Var. La citĂ©e du sud-est de la France a intĂ©grĂ© en 2019 le Top 10 des meilleures destinations europĂ©enne, devant les cĂ©lèbres capitales europĂ©ennes. RĂ©putĂ©e pour ses belles plages, elle offre un beau dĂ©cor, idĂ©al pour les pratiquants de stand up […]
Marseille

Guide du Stand Up Paddle Ă  Marseille par Nicolas Manoussos

Marseille est la capitale du sud-est de la France, deuxième commune française en nombre d’habitants. C’est l’une des plus vieilles villes de France qui grâce Ă  son port ouvrait les portes du commerce mĂ©diterranĂ©en. Desservie par le TGV, les bus et son aĂ©roport international, il est facile de s’Ă©chapper quelques jours dans la citĂ©e phocĂ©enne […]
Tutukaka Coast

Stand Up Paddle Guide to Tutukaka Coast by Jo Roberts

Natural beauty abounds on the Tutukaka Coast. Rocky shores, and pristine white sand beaches, stunning coastal bush walks, and the incredible Poor Knights Marine Reserve. The Tutukaka Coast is located on the North East coast of the Northland, New Zealand. It is about a 2.5 hour drive from Auckland when heading North, or 1 hour from […]
County Sligo

Stand Up Paddle Guide to County Sligo by Paul Byrne

County Sligo is a watermans dream. The beaches at Strandhill and Enniscrone, County Sligo Ireland are great for seasoned SUP surfers, downwiders but also perfect for learners, The County Sligo has a strong surfing tradition with many locals and visitors taking to the water whenever the Atlantic does its thing. Plus when the Atlantic is not […]
Chiba

Stand Up Paddle Guide to Chiba by Dane Gillett

Chiba is located just south of Tokyo, literally just a stone’s throw away from the capital.The Chiba prefecture is divided into north and south. This spot is just a little far for most to commute to Tokyo so the area still has a quaint country feel to it.  Chiba is an area packed with activities, where […]
San Onofre

Stand Up Paddle Guide to San Onofre by Gemma Flinkman

 San Onofre State Beach (or Sano as it is known) is one of California’s most popular beaches and hosts surfers, swimmers, sunbathers, campers, kayakers, birders, fishermen and bicyclists. Sandwiched between Sand Diego to the south and Los Angeles to the north, with lots going on its a very dynamic. Infinity SUP rider Genna Flinkman introduces us to this […]
Mounts Bay

Stand Up Paddle Guide to Mounts Bay, UK, by Ginnie Betts

Mounts Bay, with Penzance at its center, has recently been described as one of the ‘Most Beautiful Bays in the World’. Mounts Bay found in Cornwall, is in the extreme southwestern peninsula of England, UK. It has a long sweeping bay, it is one of the sunniest areas in the UK, with light blue waters, […]
Los Barriles

Stand Up Paddle Guide to Los Barriles, Mexico by Fiona Wylde

Are you looking for a sunny place to spend a long weekend, a month or maybe three? Well, it doesn’t really matter how long you stay in Los Barriles, you can be certain that an adventure will wind up at your door step. Los Barriles is a small town located about an hour north of Cabo […]
Cascais

Stand Up Paddle Guide to Cascais by Leonard Nika

Cascais is a wonderful Atlantic coastal town just 30km west of the Portuguese capital, Lisbon, and is one of the wealthiest communities within the entire country. Traditionally a fishing community, Cascais has developed in recent decades into a popular tourist destination for Portuguese and foreign visitors alike. As such, it has become well connected to […]
Athens

Stand Up Paddle Guide to Athens, Greece, by Dimitris Komninos

There are a million reasons to visit Athens. The cradle of western civilisation since Antiquity, Athens has today blossomed once more into a stunning and cosmopolitan urban destination that attracts millions of visitors from across the globe annually, all in search of rich history, tantalising cuisine and fascinating  Greek culture. But fewer people perhaps know about […]
Sayulita

Stand Up Paddle Guide to Sayulita, Mexico, by Fernando Stalla

Sayulita is an idyllic beach village located in the state of Nayarit on Mexico’s west coast. Quieter than the nearby resort city of Puerto Vallarta, which is situated just 40km south of the beach settlement, Sayulita is famed for its year-round warm and favourable conditions, attracting watersports enthusiasts from across the country and further afield. […]
Fuerteventura

Stand Up Paddle Guide to Fuerteventura by Sonni Hönscheid

Fuerteventura is the second largest island (after Tenerife) making up the archipelago of the Canary Islands located just off the coast of Africa. Fuerteventura is the closest of the islands to the nearby continent, situated just 80km off the African coastline. A region of Spain, the Canary Islands (sometimes referred to as “Europe’s Hawaii”) offer […]
Whangarei

Stand Up Paddle Guide to Whangarei, New Zealand, by Marcus Hansen

Whangarei is New Zealand’s northernmost city and capital of the Northland Region, one of New Zealand’s 16 local government regions. It is situated roughly 2 hours north of the capital, Auckland. Beyond its northerly location, Whangarei is mainly known as something of a fisherman’s paradise and a holidaymaker’s haven, with an endless number of fishing […]
San Clemente

Stand Up Paddle in San Clemente

Situated in the renowned Orange County region of Southern California (SoCal), San Clemente is something of a best kept secret among the Californian surfing population. Located just south along the coastline from the often thronged and universally famous Laguna Beach, as well as rival surf spot Dana Point, San Clemente has the merit of being […]
Lake Tahoe

Stand Up Paddle in Lake Tahoe

Lake Tahoe is one of the most famed and renowned holiday making spots in the USA. Straddling the states of California and Nevada and located at the foot of the breathtaking Sierra Nevada mountain range, the clear blue waters of the United States’ largest Alpine lake have been drawing in tourists in search of relaxation […]
Crozon

Stand Up Paddle in Crozon, SUP Schools & Spots

The Crozon Peninsula, which is located within the Armorican National Park area of Brittany, on France’s northwestern tip, and situated along the country’s Atlantic coast, provides a dramatic and invigorating backdrop for watersports enthusiasts of all ages and disciplines. Among these is of course stand-up paddle, which has gained a great deal of importance and […]
Hossegor

Stand Up Paddle in Hossegor, SUP Surf Schools & Spots

Situated in the Aquitaine region of southwestern France, which is primarily known for its pine forests, expansive sandy beaches and vertiginous sand dunes, Hossegor is regarded as something of a Mecca for French surfing and SUP Surf aficionados. With many well-known surf spots, including La Gravière, L’Estacade and Le Santocha, among others, the local area […]
Barcelona

Stand Up Paddle in Barcelona, Spain

Barcelona is of course a Mediterranean city that needs no introduction. One of Europe’s most beloved cities when it comes to tourism, Barcelona is equally famed for its climate, its architecture and its nightlife as for its cuisine, its lifestyle and its beaches. And rightly so. La Ciudad Condal, to borrow its Castilian nickname, is […]
Hood River

Stand Up Paddle in Hood River, Oregon - SUP Rentals & Schools

Situated at the foot of Mount Hood and nestled at the confluence of the Hood and Columbia Rivers, Hood River is today one of the most important destinations on the North American SUP circuit. A water sports hub par excellence, Hood River has historically been a haven for kiteboard, windsurf, kayak and whitewater enthusiasts, and […]