In this issue

Autumn 2018: Connor Baxter speaks out after ten years on tour. Develop your touring technique with Syksey and learn the truth about sup fitness. Surf the Arctic Ocean in Lofoten, and go feral in Gnaraloo with Scotty MCkercher. On test: Red Paddle Co Compact, Starboard Longboard, JP Foil Pro and more...

Simple Harmonic Motion

The other day I was looking at how tidal flow can be represented by a sine function (up and down wavey line) and it occurred to me that I’d seen the undisturbed surface, amplitude and wavelength before somewhere else in the sea. Yes, the surf! Not just a hat rack eh.

2 mins

Clinical Trials

I’d been sitting in Bali chilling and surfing with my girlfriend for the last few weeks, when I got a WhatsApp message from Ollie, Starboard sup product manager, asking if I could stay around for a bit longer. He was coming out to the “island of the gods” for some testing and said he would like my help with that. Well, it’s not often you get invited to test the next generation of SUP toys from a bunch of crazy innovators - so, of course I immediately accepted!

8 mins

Different Water

Paddle up to a remote mountain, climb to the summit and ride your split-board down powder slopes into the valley. Then surf a perfect, lonely wave. All in one day. Stretching it a bit? Far up north, Paulina Herpel and Valentin Illichmann embark on a cold triathlon.

9 mins

Skye-ing

Run to the hills with Phil Grundy and Simon Cole as they take it back to basics with a paddleboarding adventure on Scotlands breath-taking Isle of Skye.

3 mins

Logging Out

Its September in Australia which signifies two things as a West Australian. One: Its the climax of the footy season. Finals time where everyone who are a little bit nuts about the game, become even more fanatical.Two: its the wind n wave season up North.

9 mins

The Take - Off Spot

The past few years, Ive travelled the world in search of stunning beaches, beauty, adventure, and incredible waves. This year, I told myself that I would also plan my trip with a conscious effort to improve my performance on the wave, to visit a spot that would allow me to practice my surfing every single day. The requirements were simple: warm water, and consistent, quality waves, and an interesting new country to discover.

10+ mins

Phase Changes

Switzerland is known for its mountains, multi-tools, neutral foreign policy and delicious chocolate. Whats lesser known is that Switzerland is also a paddlers Utopia.

6 mins

Five Minutes With

Recognising the market need for dedicated foil boards for standup and prone take offs that are more specialised than adapted truncated SUP designs, Sky Solbach, shaper at Fanatic has created the fortuitously titled Sky SUP and Sky Surf boards. We caught up with him to find out about the development process and what it means for the end user i.e. you and us.

3 mins

The F-Word

Traditionally we view failure as a negative, Finn Mullen argues its an important part of improvement in SUP and every fall, flop and flunk is a valuable part of the progression process.

9 mins

Parallel Lines

We should never forget that the longboard is where it all started for surfing, and also where it all started for SUP. A SUP longboard makes for a long list of wins without much against it: you can cross distances as easily as on a 'big boy' 9'6 cruiser but with refined rails that let you surf with style. A performance tail lets you crack it off the top without wobbling on the paddle back out like a pro-board. In short, easier to paddle, suds better. Starboard have just released their long-awaited Longboard SUP range and we spoke to shapers 011ie greatly, Zane Schweitzer and Benoit Carpentier to find out the design inspiration for these boards, and more importantly, how they surf.

6 mins

Reductionist Theory

Red Paddle Co has announced a new paddle board that could start a revolution. The Compact 96 is a full-sized SUP that folds down to half the size of a regular inflatable paddle board without compromising on paddling performance, while the smaller packed size of the Compact gives paddlers the convenience of being able to easily carry it around town, jump onto public transport or store in the boot of your car, with space to spare. The ultra-compact nature of the package also allows for long term storage within small cars, smaller apartments on-board boats and in your van.

7 mins

Improving Technique

I am fortunate to be able to introduce a lot of people into paddle boarding, inspiring them to the love of the sport. Within two hours of beginner SUP session, people get a flavour of SUP and learn the basics.

3 mins

Connor Baxter

Coming here for the second stop for the APP World Tour was quite amazing.

6 mins

NOW IT'S STARTED

For me, the long hot Summer has been a double-edged sword. It’s been great to be super busy getting new people into the sport but it’s also been a long time without much in the way of waves and wind.

10+ mins

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SUP International Magazine Description:

SUP International Magazine is a magazine dedicated to stand-up paddleboarding (SUP). It is published by Arcwind Ltd.

The magazine covers all aspects of SUP, from beginner tips to advanced techniques. It also features interviews with SUP paddlers, reviews of new gear, and destination guides. SUP International Magazine is a popular read for many SUP paddlers, and is known for its high-quality content and informative articles.

Here are some of the topics that SUP International Magazine covers:

* Beginner tips: The magazine provides tips and advice on how to get started with SUP, including choosing the right gear, learning the basics of paddling, and staying safe on the water.
* Intermediate and advanced techniques: For more experienced SUP paddlers, the magazine features articles on advanced techniques such as racing, surfing, and downwind paddling.
* Interviews with SUP paddlers: The magazine interviews SUP paddlers from all over the world, including professional racers, big wave surfers, and recreational paddlers.
* Reviews of new gear: SUP International Magazine reviews all the latest SUP gear, from boards and paddles to accessories.
* Destination guides: The magazine features destination guides to popular SUP spots around the world, including information on where to paddle, where to stay, and what to do when you're not on the water.

SUP International Magazine is a great resource for SUP paddlers of all levels. It is a must-read for anyone who wants to learn more about SUP, improve their skills, and stay up-to-date on the latest news and trends in the sport.