New Paddlers Find Tribe in Thriving Portland SUP Community
Evan Le’s first exposure to standup paddling was similar to most people’s first time trying the sport––a rental shop. The only difference is he wasn’t even looking for a SUP…
Fiona Wylde and Big Winds JET Team Launches Youth Standup Paddlers
Fiona Wylde and Bruce McPadden talk about the Big Winds JET Team and how this program supports youth standup paddlers in Hood River, Oregon.
Black Project Wins 21st World Title at 2021 ICF World SUP Championship
Fiona Wylde won the Women’s Long Distance and Technical races at 2021 ICF World SUP Championship, Black Project's 20th and 21st World Titles.
Niek Van Der Linde Uses Hydro FlowX to Set 24-Hour Distance Record in SUP 11-City Race
One of the most grueling races in the sport, the SUP 11-City Tour tests paddlers to their physical and mental limits. The event takes place in Friesland, a northern province in Holland,…
Catching Up With ISA Youth World Champion – Christian Andersen
Catching Up With ISA Youth World Champion - Christian Andersen 19 yr old Christian Andersen (@christian_k_andersen)Â has been making name for himself during the past few paddling seasons with courageous performances…
14 World Titles In One Year Is Not Just Impressive, It’s Unprecedented.
14 World Titles In One Year Is Not Just Impressive, It’s Unprecedented. Black Project enjoyed historic success in 2019, with our elite team of paddlers claiming 14 world championships and…
Black Project Athletes Dominate With Six Golds at 2019 ICF World Championships in China
SUP history was made as the inaugural 2019 ICF SUP World Championships went down in Qingdao, China. As expected, the racing action was furious and the on-water battles intense, but…
Big Wave SUP Surfing Tips with Mo Freitas
Big-wave standup paddle surfer and Black Project athlete Mo Freitas knows a thing or two about SUP surfing six-story waves. He’s been chasing big swell in the Hawaiian islands since…
The SUP Racing Parent: A Mom Embracing Challenge With Rewards
A case for the sport-parenting-work balance and why it's never too late to get started.
Paddle League World Champion Sonni Hönscheid Talks SUP Racing
Catching up with Paddle League World Champion Sonni Hönscheid Few paddlers can claim as many elite victories as veteran SUP racer Sonni Hönscheid, yet somehow, her trophy case continues to…
