SUP International Magazine - Early Summer 2019

In this issue

BREAKOUT: build power into your paddling, explore the empty surf of Ulster, and take off on your first foiling flight. 2x European champion Alexis Deniel discusses the present and future of sup surfing, and we uncover the best budget summer iSUPs...

If You Do Just One Thing Today…

We’ve all got some advice to give everyone else when it comes to health: go keto, be more plant based, mobilise don’t stretch, lift heavy things, go outdoors, randomise your workouts...

3 mins

Desire Lines

Flung far out into Norwegian sea, the Molde Archipelago forms part of Norway’s Romsdal Peninsula, the corner’ of this long, tall country that marks the division between the lower regions and the long run up north. Although it sits at latitude 62 degrees north (Anchorage, Alaska is 61) Molde is caressed by the same Gulf Stream that warms Norway’s British neighbours to the south west. It’s mandatory that you’ll bring your paddling kit, but can we also make a strong suggestion to bring a fly rod too? The fishing is quite literally ‘off the hook’…

4 mins

Out Of Time

Another loud explosion. We looked at each other with a mix of excitement and worry. What would we see up there? We were walking towards Mount Yasur on Tanna, one of the few very active volcanos in Vanuatu which was considered ‘kind of ’ safe to view up close. It was still a two hour hike ahead but the noises were already worryingly loud.

10 mins

Flow Motion

The thing I love about living in Western Australia is its vastness. Having scoured its coastlines for over three and a half decades, with the aid of a new toy (a wee little Zodiac bought for tow- in foiling) the doors have opened to areas of that I’d previously been to, but never had the means of accessing. Until now.

8 mins

On All Fronts

Originally from Perros Guirec in northern Brittany, Alexis Deniel was a regular from a very young age on many national and international surf and longboard competitions before he turned his focus to SUP surf about ten years ago. His radical and powerful style and mental fortitude quickly propelled the charismatic Breton rider into the French vanguard of the sport. At the end of his 7th season on the APP Tour, he managed to secure a 7th overall ranking for 2018 which has only poured more fuel on the fire. We caught up with the two-time European champion to find out where it started, his thoughts on the APP Tour and where SUP surf is headed…

10+ mins

Slow West

As dawn sets in, I slip out of my dream world, crawl out of the tent, put my feet on the sandy ground, breathe in the fresh sea air and watch the breaking waves.

5 mins

Back To Dakhla

Six years after our last trip to Dakhla, we returned for two weeks during January and February. When you go back to a place full of good memories after a few years you're always asking yourself about how it may have changed. Even more so in developing areas such as the Western Sahara. Let's dive in to the Dakhla of 2019 compared to the place we enjoyed nearly 2000 days ago.

5 mins

Cool County

If you want to explore a county in Ireland with your SUP, the one with the longest coastline on the island seems a good place to start. County Donegal has over 1000 kms of wild shores and is often called the ‘forgotten county’ due to its remoteness. Finn Mullen gives a guide to its waters.

10+ mins

Get Started In Foiling

Foiling has quite simply taken over my free time for a few months now. The sensation of lift, speed, hovering above the wave, turning with the slightest twitch of a foot and riding across a wave so slopey that in real terms you wouldn’t give it a second glance has completely captivated me. The new skills won in hard-fought battles have given me such rewards, riding on never ending waves with such velocity in the most pathetic conditions, that to me the foil is king and long live its continued development.

7 mins

Minor Threat

Everyone has seen Ice Age and who doesn’t love that movie when poor Zid is denied his nut because it’s frozen inside an ice cube?

8 mins

Paddle Science #15 - Smart Muscle Training

Some athletes are able to sprint paddle faster and are able to develop bigger muscles more easily whilst some athletes will be able to paddle for longer and further without fatigue. This is largely based upon which muscle fibres are recruited in your body. If you’re thinking of creating a SUP training programme for the summer then understanding what types of fibres you have in your muscles will greatly influence how you will adapt to any training programme.

9 mins

Knowledge

Get psyched #10 Giving back to nature.

3 mins

Christopher Fuhrhop Founder Of Restube

We first saw the Restube at the huge German watersports expo Boot, in 2014.. The product looked ingenious, a compact self-inflating bouyancy aid that could be worn unobtrisvely in the ocean. Time has shown a genuine demand for Restube across many professional and recreational users. We spoke to Restube founder Christopher Fuhrhop to learn more about how Restube can work for paddlers.

5 mins

With Friends Like That...

One of the ways in which SUP is unique in the boardsports world in that it’s very easy to teach someone new how to paddle, even when compared to surfing. And especially when compared to windsurfing or kitesurfing.

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.