Welcome Newest Members to SUPIA! Here is a highlight on each company and a spotlight on what they do in the SUP Industry! We are happy to have them a part of the Association.

 

MANUFACTURERS:

Sea Eagle Boats – Located in Port Jefferson, NY

Sea Eagle inflatables have been specifically designed to perform better, last longer and provide true value. Producing high quality inflatables to the market since 1968, we have sold over 500,000 inflatable boats, kayaks and SUPs to date and counting. This long history of producing inflatable products made to our design and specifications allow us to provide the very best quality inflatable boats, kayaks and SUPs of their kind. We package together inflatable kayaks, boats and SUPs with accessories, carefully taking into consideration quality, portability and affordability. We then offer these different packages for you choose from. By doing this you’ll get one of our Sea Eagle inflatables with all the accessories you’ll need while saving money in the process! Watercraft, accessories, 180 Day Trial with money back guarantee and 3 Year Warranty all in one!

www.seaeagle.com

Padillak SUP – Located in Shreveport, Louisiana

Padillak is dedicated to developing the highest quality accessories for Stand Up Paddleboarding. While SUP is one of the most popular water sports, we recognize the need for SUP accessories to make the most out of our time on the water. From the most experienced paddler to those trying the sport for the first time, paddlers of all skill levels can get out and explore the waters near and far. At Padillak, we seek new adventures every day. We have a passion for exploring our planet’s waterways and want to share that passion with you. Whether you’re cruising down rivers, exploring your favorite lake or catching some waves, Padillak helps you make the most of every journey. It’s more than just being on the water. It’s a lifestyle that we love.

www.padillak.com

 

NON-PROFIT:

Salty Dog Paddle – Located in Palm Beach, FL

The Stand-Up-Paddle Board Charity where ALL proceeds go to animals! Every Paddle Saves a Pup!

Thanks to supporters like YOU, Salty Dog Paddle is now the largest Water Sports charity in the USA and the fastest growing animal organization that is structured as a 501(c)(3) public charity, according to GuideStar.org. The best part is that we are also volunteer-based with no employees or paid staff members, so all the money we receive goes directly to the animals we support (We do not keep any portion)!

We raise funds through Watersports!

Is your pup ready to Hang-Twenty? Salty Dog Paddle’s Stand-up Paddleboarding (SUP) Service is mobile, so we have multiple drop-in sites with volunteers throughout the United States including Southern Florida, Central Florida / Orlando, Southern California – Orange County, and Colorado. We will bring everything to you! No matter where you are located, we have an adventure awaiting you and your four-legged friend! Stand-up Paddleboarding lessons, tours, and excursions are available by appointment any day or time!

And remember… your four-legged friends are always FREE!

www.saltydogpaddle.org

 

 

SERVICE PROVIDERS:

 

Wesley Chapel Stand Up Paddle – Located in Wesley Chapel, FL

Wesley Chapel Stand-Up Paddle is the realized dream of a group of friends from, literally, around the world, who’ve had a personal relationship with the water for as long as they’ve been alive. Be it Paddle, Surf, Kite, Boating, or SCUBA, they’ve always found comfort in the vastness of the oceans, lakes, and lagoons. So, what do you do when you are a water baby with a professional life, commute two hours to and from work each day, and live an hour from the beach? You mount an inland expedition to find the nearest ponds in your backyard, where you can grab a quick fix. This is exactly what our crew did, and so was the birth of our fantastic organization—and namesake of the up-and-coming Wesley Chapel community.

As the premier SUP business in our area, Wesley Chapel Stand-Up Paddle aims to celebrate our town and the diversity of its active people and culture—and seeks to join forces with the rest of our market, in Florida and around the world, to encourage conservation and education about our precious marine habitat. For these reasons, it is truly our hope that your family and friends may soon join us for what is sure to be an unforgettable Paddle experience. We are primarily a mobile SUP rental company along with SUP Yoga!

www.wesleychapelsup.com

 

Blowfish2Hawaii – Located in Honolulu, HI

The world’s only patented jellyfish sting protective lotion with sunblock. Helps prevent the stinging from most jellyfish, man-o-war, sea lice, sea nettle and fire corals. Mineral-based, biodegradable, coral safe, eco-friendly, jellyfish sting and sun protection lotion for ocean-lovers of any age.

At SafeSeaHawaii, we are as passionate about the outdoors and the games we all play as you are. With these products, you’ll find quality body care supplies and performance products for all your ocean & outdoor activities.

With Sea Safe products you’ll find only quality you can trust.  These products are mineral-based, biodegradable, coral safe, eco-friendly and more.

Sales and Rentals delivered to your door!

www.safeseahawaii.com

 

Jose H Gonzalez – SUP Instructor Training – Located in Cardiff, CA

Jose grew up surfing and paddling in Puerto Rico. He worked for Outward Bound for 12 years, teaching sea kayaking and sailing expeditions. Jose has been teaching for over 25 years in the outdoor classroom.  In addition, he has taught at various colleges in the USA. He has a USCG 50 Tons Captain’s license and is not only certified as a Wilderness First Responder, but also teaches wilderness medicine courses for NOLS Wilderness Medicine.

He has competed in multiple SUP races including the HanoHano, Battle of the Paddle, Malibu Downwinder, Carolina Cup and Pacific Paddle Games. He considers himself a recreational athlete, but above all he is an educator.

Jose is a brand Ambassador for Croakies, SIC Maui and for Hornet Paddles.  He uses exclusively Future Fins for his own use and teaching.

www.supinstructortraining.com

 

PaddleAway.Today – Located in Cochrane, Alberta, Canada

PaddleAway.today provides certified paddle board lessons at beautiful Ghost Lake, Alberta. Ghost Lake is an ideal, easy to access, and well known water-sports location for boaters, swimmers, surfers, and paddle boarders of all ages. (Only 30 minutes West of Calgary).

PaddleAway provides SUP Lessons for Kids, Adults and 55+.

Our SUPKids program consists of 1 and 3 day camps. During these camps our SUPKids will learn more about our environment in and around water.

PaddleAway.today provides an instruction method that makes the technique for paddling easy to learn and understand. Our motto: Everyone can do it!  We enable every paddle boarder to go on the water confidently after following some basic instructions and lessons.

www.paddleaway.today

 

Julie Merrill – Paddleboarding CPA – Located in San Diego, CA

Julie Merrill, aka The Paddleboarding CPA, is an entrepreneur, podcaster, SUP instructor, adventure seeking enthusiast and a CPA (inactive).  For years she has been an integral part in companies seeking to start, grow and accelerate. From small businesses to startup companies graduating to IPO, Julie has seen hands-on what works and what doesn’t.

Her mission is to help 100 active sports businesses double their income in 2018.  Learn from her years in business, marketing insight and lessons learned to help you gain clients, grow your active sports business around your passion, while making money on and off the water.

www.juliemerrillcpa.com

 

V-Star Fitness Group – Located in Saint Augustine, FL

Sharing the passion of life out in any environment, away from it all, immersing yourself with nature, fitness and fun!  Here at V-Star Fitness Group, we explore and create outdoor adventures on paddle boards, mountain bikes, kayaks and equestrian experiences.  Its the natural environment that our minds and souls need to ‘recharge.’

Retired U.S. Navy Seabee Chief of 23 years Active Duty, PaddleFit Core Certified Coach, SUPATX Paddle Board Authorized Dealer, Veteran Owned, SUP Full Moon, Sunset, Party Excursions, SUP Fitness, Intro to SUP Courses.

www.vstarfitnessgroup.com

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