Chris is a Digital Marketing Specialist based out of Ballito, South Africa and also an avid Stand-Up Paddle racer. When he's not working or competing he teaches SUP lessons near home at Emmarentia Dam and educates communities about sustainability & environmental awareness. Also known for making an epic cup of coffee!
World-renowned ultra-distance sup racer, explorer starboard team rider Bart de Zwart gives us this important safety-first sup expedition tip: always wear a leash! So why wear a leash? the leash is the most essential piece of gear to have on before we get on the water for a stand up paddleboarding (SUP) paddle, whether it’s…
Why wear a leash? The leash is the most essential piece of gear to have on before we get on the water for a stand up paddleboarding (SUP) paddle, whether it’s in the oceans, or on flat water lakes and dams. Leashes save lives! always wear a leash! Stay connected to your board:…
This handy infographic demonstrates how to attach a leash to a Stand Up Paddle board in 3 easy to follow steps. For your and other peoples safety, it is crucial to wear your Leash. Knowing the correct way to attach it to your board can help keep you and others out of trouble. Step 1:…
Learn how to easily install center SUP fin with these 6 easy steps (infographic explained): Use the fin screw to place washer into the SUP’s fin box Slide washer to the front of the fin box and remove the screw Align the fin base into the fin box slot and slide to the rear of…
Espe Barreras, Starboard Team Rider, begins her SUP Race Summer Clinics in Cantabria, with ORtraining (@or_training). They were 2 intensive days with excellent conditions where they could practice Flatwater, Openwater and Beach Race. “It is a pleasure to encourage and promote Stand Up Paddle and their happy faces say it all. Aloha!” ~ Espe
Well done to Australian Dream Team Rider Sam McCullough for a fantastic weekend’s results in the 2020 Western Australian SUP Surfing Titles that took place in Geraldton this past weekend! At only 17 years old, Sam put in sterling performances all round and managed to make it to the finals of both Open Men’s and…
Congratulations to Maddi Leblanc for completing the 2020 Virtual Molokai 2 Oahu Challenge! The Molokai 2 Oahu Paddleboard World Championships in Hawaii had been cancelled for 2020 due to the COVID 19 Global crisis. This year (July 24-26th), they offered a virtual community paddling event where anyone could take part in any craft they wanted…
Join Dreu Murin and the APP World Tour gang as they take a look at how the Ride of the Season and Fast Track Week 3 Highlights might have changed their virtual SUP competition leader boards.