The first time Ed Angulo talked to me about Sup, I was reluctant to try anything with a paddle. Kayaking, canoeing, outriggers, all those types of watercraft were totally out of my mind. I was into mountain biking, snow skiing, water skiing, windsurfing, surfing, fishing and golf. After paddling the first few times (had to ... Read More
< Sal - The Sunniest Island When approaching the island of Sal, it seems like you are landing on a golden pearl of sand in the middle of the turquoise-blue ocean. Above all, one thing can be found on Sal: sand. Deserts and dry valleys. But little oases, salt marches and dormant volcanoes also distinguish the appearance ... Read More
A family affair..... Coming from the world of whitewater kayaking and surfing, Stand Up Paddling was a pretty natural fit for Matt when he first saw it in Malibu about 2001. Haley also fell in love with the ease and simplicity of SUP, and as our family has grown we've found it to be a wonderful ... Read More
Stand UP Paddle Boarding Rentals, Classes & Lessons at the Santa Cruz Harbor SUP SHACK SANTA CRUZ – is located in the Santa Cruz Harbor, the area’s best conditions for stand up paddling. Here at the SUP Shack we teach stand up paddling to all level paddlers from beginners thru advanced. The Santa Cruz Harbor offers all ... Read More
A stand out at many Northern California Surf Spots, Dave Cook has been a key team rider for Angulo for the past 7 years. Dave's goofy stance allows the design team @ Angulo to build SUP boards that work for both front-side and back-side riders. This perfect blend of trim-speed and maneuverability is found ... Read More
Epoxy boards verses “Gu’d” epoxy boards Many riders ask, “Is this board epoxy?” This question is similar to asking, “Is this a steak?” or “is this an automobile?” The reality is that each question could be answered “Yes”, but you still wouldn’t have full knowledge, or complete information as to the quality or features of said ... Read More
If your adventurous outdoor lifestyle involves the water in any way, why not think about what a stand up paddle board can add to your next adventure? What you can do on a stand up paddle board is limited only by your own imagination and here is how I adapted a stand up paddle board ... Read More
A little background on my paddling experience for perspective. I’ve been seriously paddling for a year after 25 years of surfing and a few years of prone paddle boarding. When the waves are good I’m still inclined to prone surf as the spots I frequent are not SUP friendly but have ... Read More
I have been SUPing (“Stand Up Paddling”) for about 5 months and have a Elua Makani board (11’x32”x41/2’). The learning process was a bit of a spectacle as I continually fell off the board, even in flat water no wave conditions. I am sure I have provided hours and days of endless entertainment to the ... Read More
What a killer day in the SC Harbor for the first Santa Cruz demo day of the year! We choose the harbor so we could be sure the the weather would permit the riders to test on smooth water, and we were not disappointed! This event will be the first Saturday (9:00 am - 1:00 pm) of every month through ... Read More