Stand Up Paddle Boarding

Stand-up Paddleboarding (SUP’s) latest news and product reviews.  Paddling Life keeps you informed on what’s new in stand up paddle boarding, SUP trips, stand up paddle boards, SUP industry news, and much more.

Films & Books

Single? Still Wear Your PFD! (New Safety Vid from Watersports Foundation!)

Profile shots, social posts, and Tinder swipes are all the rage for many people coming off a relationship to test the dating waters again....
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Canoeing

Boundary Waters Receives Huge Protection

While Minnesota's Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness has been ravaged by wildfires this summer, it also just recevied some good news. The Boundary Waters...
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Accessories

Level Six To Introduce First Coast Guard-Approved, Ultralight Level50 PFDs

Level Six has just unveiled a new line of ultralight PFDs built to the U.S. Coast Guard’s new Level 50 standard, which for the...
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Stand Up Paddle Boarding

“Selfie Girl” Says: “Always Wear Your PFD” (A Message from the USCG)

Taking selfies paddling is common, with standup paddleboarders often leading the charge. But a new US Coast Guard video campaign reminds paddlers the importance...
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Multi-Sport

Suppers: Use a Quick-release Tether and Wear Your PFD

An alarming trend of standup paddleboarders getting their leashes snagged on river obstructions underscores two important safety considerations all paddleboarders should follow: always wear...
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Stand Up Paddle Boarding

Aviator Nation Brings California Style to the Water with New FUNBOY Paddleboard Collection

As standup paddle boarding (SUP) continues to draw new participants to lakes, reservoirs, and coastal waterways across North America and the world, collaborations between...
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Sea Kayaking

Paddling Safety Tips for Shark Encounters

Download the "Jaws" soundtrack. While Hollywood’s “Jaws” is coming off the 50th anniversary, recent shark strikes on stand-up paddleboards and kayaks have rekindled safety considerations...
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Destinations

Your Guide to Paddling the Florida Keys

The Florida Keys are a paddler's dream. Whether traveling though on a more expansive vacation, or making paddling your de-facto mission, the Keys offer...
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Stand Up Paddle Boarding

Level50 PFDs and SUPping: New PFD Built for Balance and Mobility

Hop on a SUP, and you know it takes balance and agility, and freedom of movement to move around the board and take strokes....
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Competition

Drought Forces Vail GoPro Games to Relocate Paddling Events

Sorry, kayak crossers and creek boaters. Some events have been cancelled and some relocated for June's GoPro Games in Vail, Colo., June 4-7 due...
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Events

Paddle to a Concert in Seattle!

Want a little concerting with your supping or kayaking? Hit the largest floating paddleboard concert series in the country on Seattle’s Lake Union this...
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Stand Up Paddle Boarding

Close Call by Family in Australia Emphasizes Flatwater Safety Lessons

Thirteen-year-old Austin Appelbee didn't know if he was going to make it. Nor if his mom, Joanne, brother Beau and sister Grace would still...
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Inflatables

SOL Named Best SUP in 2026 Paddling Magazine Industry Awards

Chalk one up for SOL. The SOLrey from SOL, a Telluride, Colo.-based stand-up paddleboard brand, was recently named Best SUP in the 2026 Paddling Magazine...
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Accessories

Summit Paddleboard Hammock Mount Review

Hammock… on a SUP? When this popped up in our feed, the PaddlingLife crew collectively stopped scrolling. We’ve seen a lot of weird/fun paddle toys...
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Canoeing

Urban Paddling: Paddling the Chicago River’s Skyscraper Canyon

Experience one of America’s largest cities from a unique perspective.Often called ‘Skyscraper Canyon,’ the north and south branches of the Chicago River converge at...
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Inflatables

SUP Review: BOTE Breeze Aero 

The last traces of summer heat float down to the glistening lake that is reflecting the shoreline’s changing leaves like a large mirror. Tucked...
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Inflatables

INTEX 8′ AquaQuest 240 – An Affordable SUP for Your Kid!

As a parent whose looking to get their kids to join them on the water, finding good gear that doesn't fall apart after a...
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Inflatables

The 9’6″ Clean SUP from NRS

I first tested an NRS river SUP years ago, a 9’6 Quiver model. This board has been my go-to river ride since. And while...
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Destinations

A Guide to Paddling the Erie Canal

Celebrating its 200th birthday in 2025, the Erie Canal cuts across Upstate New York, linking the Hudson River near Albany to the Great Lakes....
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Paddling Industry News

Riding That Train: Yes, A Limited Edition Grateful Dead iSUP

Casey Jones, you’d better watch your speed! Yep, This new SUP from RetroSpect boasts Grateful Dead Steal Your Face graphics, guaranteeing you'll be singing along...
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Films & Books

New Book: “Water Borne: A 1,200-Mile Paddleboarding Pilgrimage”

Feel good about your paltry SUP paddle on your local lake? Not to dis it, but that’s peanuts compared to the exploits of Dan...
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Stand Up Paddle Boarding

USCG Safety Series: “Don’t Leave Me, Kid”: 14-Year-Old Saves Paddleboarder’s Life After Freak Accident

Decades before standup paddleboarding became a thing, Gavin Bowden was chasing waves all over the globe, from his childhood in Australia on to Indonesia,...
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Paddling Industry News

Meet Beau Lake’s New Newport SUP!

Drawing inspiration from the same nautical traditions and elegance that have established Hinckley yachts as a hallmark of American watercraft, the new Beau Lake...
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Destinations

Grand Opening of New WW Park in Pueblo, CO, May 24! (Plus, Everything You Need to Know About Its New Surf Wave!)

Want to see the newest whitewater park to hit the scene in Colorado? Head to Pueblo May 24 for the official Grand Opening of...
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Single? Still Wear Your PFD! (New Safety Vid from Watersports Foundation!)

Profile shots, social posts, and Tinder swipes are all the rage for many people coming off a relationship to...
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Contests

Want a Free 6-Day Kayaking Trip to Costa Rica? Enter Amazing Vacations’ Sweepstakes!

Yes, you heard right. Want a free six-day kayaking trip to Costa Rica? Enter Amazing Vacations' Sweepstakes! They’re running...
Business

PTC Collab ’26 Hits Montgomery Whitewater Center Oct. 14-16

A lot can get done over a beer and a paddle blade. The Paddlesports Trade Coalition is holding its...

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Single? Still Wear Your PFD! (New Safety Vid from Watersports Foundation!)

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Boundary Waters Receives Huge Protection

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Management Plan Issued for Cali’s Merced, Tuolumne

While California’s Merced has long been a hotbed of paddling outside the boundaries of Yosemite National Park, boaters liking to float beneath the park's massive, granite monoliths have now gotten the green light. Yosemite National Park recently released its new Wild and Scenic Final Comprehensive Management Plan and Environmental Impact Statement for the Merced, as well as the park section of the Tuolumne, putting paddling on the same footing as climbing and hiking within the park’s boundaries...
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Canoeing

Sea Kayaking Belize, Mon’ (A Special Travel Tribute to Celebrate Island Expedition’s 30th Anniversary!)

Celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2017, Island Expeditions has more experience kayaking and snorkeling in Belize than any other outfitter in the world (isn't it time you signed up for a luxury basecamp trip on a remote coral atoll, or island-to-island paddle?). Read on for a first-hand family sea kayaking tale...
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