The popularity of the modern sport of SUP has its origin in the Hawaiian Islands. In the early 1960s, the Beach Boys of Waikiki would stand on their long boards, and paddle out with outrigger paddles to take pictures of the tourists learning to surf. This is where the term "Beach Boy Surfing", another name for Stand Up Paddle Surfing, originates. The sport benefits athletes with a strong 'core' workout. SUP'ing is popular at warm coastal climates and resorts, and is gaining in popularity as cele …

Would you like to meet some positive people who love an active life, enjoy socializing, travelling, the ocean and paddling? You can be part of building a global community with the desire to give something back to the sports you love! This World Recreational Outriggers and Paddlers Meetup was created to connect the world paddle community and to create a global network of paddlers who would like to connect for paddling, training, travelling, socializing and anything else that helps us get out on t …