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 Racing
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
We look forward to the Chesapeake Stand Up Challenge every year. It’s put on by the best in the biz - Mark and Mark of East of Maui Annapolis - the only true all-season board shop in the area with two of the most knowledgeable people around. It also lives up to its name, with side chop, wind, and boats giving paddlers a true challenge on the water. Here’s our recap of the race.
This year, two races joined forces for a good cause. The combination of these two very different events could have been messy and unsuccessful, but the race organizers are pros and the event was flawless from start to finish. We ourselves switched up our regular race routine and the end result was a lot of fun on the water! Here’s our recap of the Return to Goat Island Paddle Second Chance race.
Saturday’s Bay Bridge Paddle was one for the records. Despite calm appearances in the morning, the Chesapeake was raging - ripping tides, gusting wind, and unpredictable chop. We have a lot of respect for everyone who participated, and we have a lot of thoughts and feelings about the day itself. Here’s our race recap of this wild day.
Each year, this race welcomes paddlers from across the area onto our home waters of the Potomac River and it gives us a chance to hang with a crew of paddlers who don’t always make it to our flat water neck of the woods. This year, we had very different experiences at this race. Here’s a quick recap.
We’re on our way home from the Carolina Cup, which is easily our favorite SUP race of the year. Not only does it kick off our race season, but it’s a festival of fun for days ahead of race morning. Here’s a quick recap of our race experience.
Preparing for a SUP race - both physically and mentally - can feel daunting. Add travel into the mix, and you’ve got a recipe for anxiety and worse, ill-preparation that leads to forgotten gear and race mistakes. But with a little forethought, you can master the art of traveling for a SUP race so you can focus on the course and the strategy that lays ahead. Here’s our not-so-exhaustive list of how to prepare for a destination SUP race.
