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There are many enchanting places in the world for stand up paddle.

Each of us has our favorite spots, but here we list those that we believe are worth visiting due to their volcanoes, castles, incredibly turquoise waters, and the chance to see dolphins or other marine animals. In each of the locations on our list, the beauty of the place took our breath away!

The Seychelles are a natural paradise. With stand up paddle, you can visit beaches away from the most touristy spots. Seeing rays and other colorful and unique fish beneath the paddle board is very common. A fairly stable board is recommended if you’re afraid of falling and landing on a shark.

Sardinia has endless beaches, archipelagos, caves, and arches that can be visited with stand up paddle. Given its popularity, in summer, it can be difficult to reach the whitest and most extraordinary beaches such as La Pelosa in Stintino or Tuerredda at the southern tip. Therefore, we recommend starting with SUP on the lesser-known beaches nearby and reaching these paradises, paddling and enjoying the view from the sea. Don’t miss the La Maddalena archipelago and Cala Domestica. Contact the Tutt'in Sup association for fantastic and safe excursions.

Switzerland with its 1,500 lakes deserves endless enchanting explorations. Noteworthy, besides Lake Thun, La Gruyère, Neuchâtel, and the descent of the Aare River, are the walks on Lake Geneva between Villeneuve, the Peilz islet, and Chillon Castle. The mountains reflect on the lake, with colors ranging from deep green to turquoise. The landscapes are postcard-worthy. Given the calm waters, touring or race boards are recommended.

With its 7641 islands, the Philippines have crystal clear waters and often natural waterfalls overlooking the sea. We recommend Palawan, the island with the most beautiful beaches in all of Southeast Asia, a tropical paradise far from the major tourist flows and still spartan in hotel reception.
 

Seeing an active volcano from afar, stopping for mud baths, exploring the lesser-known sides of the famous Sicilian islands, all this is possible even with SUP. Given the open sea, we recommend a fairly wide SUP with more elastics to grab your gear and sleep under the stars in little-known corners of the islands.

Madagascar and its rich scents of vanilla, cocoa, and ylang-ylang have beautiful beaches. We recommend the north of the island with the fantastic Diego Suarez Bay from which excursions can be made. Here too, watch out for sharks; it's better to have a wide all-around SUP to avoid falling.

Here is the real paradise. The sea inside the coral reef is always calm and full of fish, from manta rays to sharks, from Napoleon fish to fish of a thousand colors. Being able to walk around the lagoon with SUP can really provide unique emotions and incredible encounters. The landscapes of the Society Islands (Tahiti, Bora Bora, Moorea, etc.) are characterized by the contrast of the blue sea, blue sky, and green mountains as volcanic islands. The landscapes of Tuamotu, on the other hand, are just variations of blue, between sky and sea, white sand tongues, and coconut trees. In both cases, SUP offers a moment of tranquility and deep connection with nature.

 
And what are the best places in the world to discover on a SUP?

Come and test Wing Foil and stand up paddle at La Plage du Laviau!

You want to test the wing foil boards?

Are you passionate about Stand Up Paddling?

Would you like some advice on how to paddle better?

We invite you to come and test the best wing foil and Stand Up Paddle boards at the Laviau beach in St Sulpice, on June 17th from 10am to 3pm!

WING FOIL

There will be brands like Axis, Indiana and Starboard.

If there is no wind, we will give you a try the pump foiling. 

STAND UP PADDLE

You will be able to test  all around, touring, race to discover which style supports you best. This event is open to everyone and will be a good opportunity to find out what style and type of paddling suits you best.

We look forward to seeing you! :)