The sport of Ancient Hawaiian kings takes off in South Africa. Tuesday saw history in the making as over 50 of South Africa’s top Male, Female and Junior stand up paddlers descended on Canal Walk to battle it out in an attempt to win the first ever inland Stand up paddle boarding event in Africa.


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The guys from Cyclone Stand Up Paddle Boards have been busy building me a custom SUP, and they just sent in these pictures, proving that not only do they make kick ass surfboards and kiteboards, but they totally rock out when it comes to making paddle boards too.


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This weekend saw sports history in the making as people from around the Cape Province flocked to Bloubergstrand, in Cape Town to be a part of the first Stand Up Paddle Boarding event in South Africa.

Close to 80 riders, many of whom attempted the sport for the first time, took part in the event as equipment was supplied free of charge by Bilt, Coreban, Naish and Starboard.


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One of the things that's so great about Stand Up Paddle Surfing, is that you can enjoy it with your whole family - and with your whole family I mean dogs included! Here's some awesome pictures of SUP dogs from around the world.


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Ivan van Vuuren from Coreban wrote an excellent guide on choosing the right stand up paddle board equipment. When starting, there are so many different configurations as far as fins, boards, paddles, deck pads and leashes are concerned that it can get confusing really quick.

Be sure to read this very informative guide on choosing the right SUP equipment.


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I've just added some pictures sent in by the guys at Cyclone. They're based in Durban and does anything from custom SUPs to surfboards and kiteboards.

These pictures look like they come straight out of a glossy surf magazine, so be sure to check them out.


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