- How is SUPAA Different Than Other Organizations?
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There are many great stand up paddle organizations throughout the world working to promote the sport. However, we felt there was a need for a truly global organization to unify the racing rules and interests of all stand… Read More
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SUPAA members and corporate partners will help us achieve our mission to cultivate and continue the positive growth of our sport. Read below for information on the many great benefits of becoming a SUPAA member. SUPAA co… Read More
THE IMPORTANCE OF A FAIR SUP RACE START
3…..2……1……GO!!!, the starter yells. You clamber through the start line, banging boards and smashing paddles as the water quickly turns into an angry cross-chop. The paddler next to you started early somewhere around ‘2’ and you are lost in the choppy mess trying to get your footing. You fall in, get up as fast as […]
FOLLOW THE LEADER: THE LOST MILLS COURSE PREVIEW FROM SUPAA
The Lost Mills SUP Race in Germany has grown to become one of the biggest and most competitive stand up paddle races in the world. In it’s third year, the event will host paddlers from over 19 countries. Most paddlers will compete in the 18 km flat water SUP race but there are plenty […]
10 TIPS FOR A SAFE SUP RACE
The Stand Up Paddle Athletes Association has many programs and initiatives to help grow the sport of stand up paddleboarding. None of our goals are more important than our commitment to promoting safety in SUP racing. We want to promote fun, fair and safe rules to help race directors organize the best event possible. […]
ISA COOPERATES WITH SUPAA ON THE RECENT ISA WORLD STANDUP PADDLE AND PADDLEBOARD CHAMPIONSHIP
SUPAA is excited to share with you news about our cooperation with the ISA on their SUP World Championship event in Nicaragua last month. SUPAA is dedicated to improving and promoting SUP globally and working with the ISA is one way we can achieve this goal. Read our official press release below and send […]
THE STANDARDIZATION OF SUP RACE DISTANCES
Running and stand up paddle boarding have a lot in common. The similarities start when you leave behind the fact that one is done on terra firma and the other on water. Both sports can be considered the most accessible sports in their respective environments, their ease of participation is simple yet can still create […]
SUPAA AND MANUFACTURERS ANNOUNCE BOARD RESTRICTIONS
We are happy to announce that SUPAA and the leading board manufacturers in the world have agreed to establish stand up paddle board restrictions. This is an important milestone to help ensure our sport continues positive and inclusive growth. Continue reading to find out why we are creating restrictions and what to expect from […]
