Some people call it "Stand Up Paddling," some call it "paddleboarding," while others just call it "SUP." Whatever you call it, it is taking the world by storm!



Stand Up Paddling is travelling on the water while standing on a large, stable surfboard and paddling using a long canoe paddle. It's fun, it's easy to learn and it requires very little equipment.

Stand Up Paddling was originally used by the ancient Polynesians to travel, fish and hunt. In the 1950s it had a revival when the Hawaiian surf instructors of the day used it to oversee their classes and keep their rich clients' cameras high and dry. Fast forward to the last few years and SUP has taken off. Big name surfers like Laird Hamilton are using paddleboards to surf the biggest waves in the world. At the same time, paparazzi are photographing the famous names (Jennifer Anniston, Pierce Bronson and Matt Damon, to name a few) learning to SUP on quiet waters.

Jennifer Aniston SUP'ing on the Hanalei River, Hawaii

"The other Jennifer", our SUP instructor Jenn, at Carburn Park, Calgary

SUP is for everyone! And, it is going big at Undercurrents. We are offering lessons - nearly anyone can learn to SUP on lakes and ponds from us in just 3 hours. We have all the gear for rent and for sale, too. And, if you somehow break something, we can repair it also.

Visit the SUP mini-site on our website to learn more!