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 and the arts? We’re about camaraderie, friendship and the sharing of what we know! All members are encouraged to organize events and may do so without permission! PLEASE READ ALL THE INFORMATION BEFORE JOINING THIS GROUP! YOU ARE REQUIRED TO FILL OUT YOUR PROFILE AND ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS. PLEASE DO NOT MAKE REFERENCES TO SKIING AT MOUNTAINS OTHER THAN WHISTLER / BLACKCOMB IN YOUR PROFILE BECAUSE IT CAUSES SAFE …

For Vancouverites who love to surf or just want to check out the sport and have a good time. Every month or two we'll be hitting up the best surf spots on the West Coast in Tofino, Westport, and the Oregon Coast for a weekend road and camping trip (and from time to time we might splurge on a sweet cabin with a hot tub and fireplace to chill out in after an awesome day of surfing). And at least once a year we'll be planning an EPIC surf trip to some of the best surf spots in world Bali, Coasta Ri …