We’re Meredith & Scott — that SUP couple. We love spreading the SUP stoke and inspiring outdoor adventure. We’re so glad you’re here!
All in SUP
It’s been a minute. Actually, it’s been months. It’s not that we don’t want to share. It’s just that we don’t think we’re doing anything worthy of sharing. Today, we’re ripping off the band aid to reintroduce ourselves, tell you what we’ve been up to, and share what we’re looking forward to this year.
With phase 1 of the District’s reopening underway, this week we had planned to announce that we’re able to offer lessons again this season, despite a delay due to the coronavirus. That announcement looked a lot different when we first drafted it more than a week ago. There isn't much we can say that other smarter and more articulate people haven't already said. But silence equals complicity and we are committing ourselves to being better allies to the Black community and to other people of color - in our personal lives but also in the ways we show up in the outdoor industry, an industry dominated by white culture. We promise to listen, learn, and act. As a first step to being better allies to BBIPOC communities, we’re offering free classes to those who support the efforts of legal teams and Black activists across the country. Here are the details.
Like everyone else, we’re closely watching as COVID-19 (have you heard of it?) impacts communities near and far. We’re watching events get cancelled, trips postponed, and lives put on hold or worse, completely uprooted. But, we’re currently channeling an optimistic outlook and looking forward to the upcoming SUP season, especially as spring is waiting just around the corner. Take a gander at the (mostly) local SUP races we’re optimistically excited for this year.
‘Tis the season for DC SUP Couple to go a little dark. We’re not sure how many people take notice, but we thought it would be good to address why. Read more about what happens in the fall that takes up a lot of our time and turns our attention to the ski slopes.
We announced at the end of the season that we’d be making a change at our races next year. ICYMI: we’re making the switch from 12’6 boards to 14s! You’re probably thinking this isn’t some big revelation and this change is long overdue. We totally agree! Here’s why it took us so long to make the switch and why we’re finally changing it up.
Last weekend we made the 9-hour drive Chattanooga, TN for Chattajack, the 31 mile endurance SUP race down the Tennessee River Gorge. It's the first time we've been back since 2016, but this time we weren't racing. It was the first time we volunteered at a race, especially one of this size, and what we learned is that at some point, every SUP racer should volunteer at a SUP race. Find out why.
The fall is one of our favorite times to paddle in DC. But this season brings with it a lot of variable weather and water temperatures, so we compiled a list of quick tips and things to consider before you hit the water to peep at the changing leaves.
As usual, it was a fun and fast SUP race season and it’s drawn to a close for us. We’re looking back at the mid-Atlantic racing scene with a lot of gratitude for the community and we’re reflecting on four main themes. Click to see pictures of Fin and read about a big change we’re making for next year’s race season.
The Team River Runner (TRR) Biathlon is usually the last race for us of the season. It’s such an inspiring event, paddling next to some truly inspiring people! While a 1 mile SUP sprint and 3 mile road race seem pretty quick and easy, it always proves more challenging than we remember. Here’s our race recap!
Last weekend we paddled what was probably our last big race of the 2019 season. The B'More SUP Cup is always one of our favorites because it's all about the community. Here’s our recap of the race this year.
We’re strong believers that safety actually fosters fun. After seeing our fair share of emergencies on the water - and experiencing our very own this summer - we were inspired to host our first-ever SUP Safety Session at one of our fitness & race training classes. Here’s what we covered.
Last weekend we traveled to Southern Maryland for a brand new race organized by PAC Paddlesports. The long course circumnavigated St. George Island and had paddlers in both the St. Mary’s and Potomac Rivers. It was exciting to see a new race pop up on the calendar this year, especially since many of our local ones have scaled back. Here’s a brand new type of race recap for this brand new race.
