We are so indebted to our corporate sponsors for their belief in our mission. We couldn't possibly do this without them. Click on their logos to view their websites. They are:

   JD is located in Bristol, RI, specializing in all your boating needs from hardware to electronics. The folks there have a great love for the outdoors and were psyched to hear about our mission. We are going to be in constant contact with them, and feeding them video and pictures, so be sure to check in with their You Tube channel, JDTV, to see what we are up to. And don't forget to check out all the great products they are carrying on their website.

Mike Nunnery is an avid stand-up paddleboarder who we met at our first SUP race last spring. We became immediate friends, and we are incredibly grateful for his generous support and enthusiasm.  See the great work Mike and his colleagues do at Nunnery Orthotic & Prosthetic Technologies.

Our thanks to Jon Sullivan at Loki Graphics in Newport for helping us raise awareness for SuptheCoast by literally spreading the word....on T-shirts, as well as the awesome stickers for the truck. With Jon's generosity, a great portion of the shirt sales revenue goes directly to supporting our causes. Look for the second run of shirts ( black this time ! ) soon to be available. Email supthecoast@gmail.com to order yours today.  
In addition to Loki, we would like to thank our good friends Tom and Fred Ducharme whom have all helped in providing the logo for Loki to put to print.  Fred and Tom Ducharme are lifelong artists, and Southern New England residents. The ocean has been a mother, source of happiness, and constant inspiration to them both. The concept and design of the logo was Freds. It was put into Tom’s expert hands for some flourishes, tweaking, and final professional touches. You can find them on facebook, or visit Tom’s website. www.tomducharme.com

    Hyperflex is rooted in Henderson Aquatics, which has been in the wetsuit industry for decades, and recently emerged taking the surf scene by storm. They strive to build the best possible wetsuit at an affordable price for anyone looking to get in the water, whether it be surfing, kiteboarding, STAND UP PADDLEBOARDING, or even photography. As they state on their website, they "simply want to put people in the water, whatever it is for". Need a bomber suit ? Go Hyperflex.

Located in Sultan, Washington, Werner Paddles takes pride in each paddle produced in order to give paddlers Ultimate Paddle Performance™.  This has been the goal for over 40 years since the first wooden kayak paddles were produced to today's paddles for kayaking, canoeing, rafting and Stand Up Paddleboarding.  Be sure to check out all their products for your discipline and also their blog to keep up to date on everything that is happening in the world of paddlesports.   

Joe designed and produced custom boards for us for this trip. His passion for the sport, as well as his extensive knowledge and experience, are embedded in every layer of these boards. To learn more about Joe and his boards, visit Joe Bark Paddleboards

Larry Allison, a surfer since the 70's, windsurfer since the 80's and has now evolved to the world of stand up paddleboarding.  The fins he makes have been revolutionizing the history of watersports from the times of the Zephyr Surf Shop in the 1970's until present day.  His knowledge and expertise will be invaluable in the completion of our mission.  See what Larry is all about on his blog: Standup Fins by Larry Allison 

Thank you so much to the unbelievably beautiful resort of Hawks Cay, just off of Duck Key, Florida, for opening your doors to us. Jennifer Dinan in Marketing learned of our mission for Wounded Warrior Project, and offered the resort's support by giving us amazing accomodations for a night. We'll continue on very well rested ! Thank you very much to Asa Libby as well, our friend and a Hawks Cay employee, who made the introduction for us, and whose willingness to support WWP was inspiring in its own right. 

Thank you so much to Peter Scalco, a park ranger at Fort Clinch, Amelia Island, FL, who didn't hang up when I called asking for a donation of a campsite for a night. A member of the 82nd Airborne, Peter in fact lit up when I described the mission, and has gone out of his way since, to make the guys' last piece of Florida memorable and comfortable. 

Located on St. Simons Island, Georgia, this historic ocean front retreat has been welcoming guests since 1935. Just steps away from the hotel you can stroll along the miles of beautiful beach, enjoy ocean front dining at the Kings Tavern or poolside at The Paradise Beach Bar & Grill, or take a dip in one of the resort's five sparkling blue pools. Click on the logo to visit.
Thank you Colleen Ruska, for supporting SUPtheCoast's endeavor! What a luxurious treat! 

Peanut Butter and Jelly is the perfect meal whether you are 2 or 82 or whether you are at school or paddling up the East Coast.  How can it get better?  Maybe by adding some other delicious ingredients and more protein.  We love peanut butter and they love supporting "athletic nuts".  Match made in heaven?  Possibly.  Check out all their delicious flavors at vtpeanutbutter.com

For the past few years Osprey has been the roots of our evolution in SUP and now they are helping to make our mission reality.  They continue to provide top of the line instruction and service to anyone looking to get on the water.  Be sure to remember them this summer and book your next SUP lesson with them. 

Meet our new friends in Savannah, and their new enterprise. Pat and Paul are planning a great welcome for the guys when they arrive, so be sure to keep an eye out for details on that quickly approaching event, and come out to paddle, chat, and just join in the fun. Their new website is still under construction, but it's up and running, and so are they! Good luck on your new venture, Paddle Savannah!

Atlantic Paddle Surfing was started for 4 years ago to share Stand Up Paddle Surfing and its role being played the lives of people on and around the 'Low Country' from Hilton Head,  Owner Glen
Barroncini  is very passionate and dedicated in sharing his passion of Stand Up. His rewards are the many smiles on the faces of client demos and hearing exciting descriptions of their Paddle Surfing experiences . Their mission statement is: Paddle toward the future, one stroke at a time.   

H2O Sports, located in Harbour Town Marina on Hilton Head Island, offers the best experience you can
have on the water for all ages.  Activites include Parasail, Waterski, Waverunners, Envirotours, Sailing, Kayak Tours, Daufuskie, Nature Center, Paddle Boarding.   Come join the fun!

We are looking forward to pulling in to Charleston, SC and meeting up with Dave Clifford and all the SUPers there. Keep watching their site for notices of what they'll have planned. We wish we could get there for the race on April 10th that he has organized to benefit WWP, but that may be too soon for us to get there! Please go, and help Charleston support our cause too. 

Wanna get away?  Wanna have a wicked lotta fun?  Key West is the answer and more specifically, The Lazy Dog in Key West.  Providing premium SUP services in Key West, as they say, they "do more in a week, than most people do all day".  Not only that, they are going to be hosting a huge send off party for us on the 28th of February.  So if you're looking to escape those winter blues come down and help send us off and see what Lazy Dog  is all about!

The Hole" has it all from dining to jet skis to kayaks and light tackle fishing trips, they are a one stop shop that can make any day fly by while down in paradise.  We aren't going to let our visit to Key West go without a stop there.  In fact, teamed with Lazy Dog, they will be hosting our huge send off party on February 28th.  Looking for family fun?  Hit up "The Hole".

Our good friends at Martha's Vineyard Eco Adventures have been kind enough to provide us transportation down to Key West.  Erik and his team offer guided kayak tours in around the beautiful island of Martha's Vineyard.  What better way to see and learn about the Vineyard than to have someone who grew up there show you around?  We're psyched to have them on board and cannot thank them enough.  Learn more about the tours and rentals by clicking on the logo.

The amazingly talented rising videographer Tripp Clemens graciously donated his time ( on a very cold New Year's Eve day ) to wander around Sakonnet Point trying to figure out which little dirt road to take to catch the SUPCleanup crew paddling to the next beach. Back in his studio, he did whatever magic those guys do with music and editing. The result is the incredible Vimeo video on the Mission page of this site, which made it all finally seem real, and set the tone for the trip. No pun intended. Both are fantastic. Thank you Tripp. 

We have been so fortunate to work with Kris Kimball, who has provided us with amazing pictures, video, and web support.  Check out all the work he does with media.

The great folks at Second Wind Sails create high quality, functional handbags from recycled sails.  They share our love for being outdoors as well as having a cleaner environment.  Check out their designs and help fulfill our mission and theirs to reduce, reuse, and recycle.  Click on the boat to see the stuff !

The Eastern Mountain Sports Schools specialize in getting individuals outdoors and exploring.  They offer classes ranging from kayaking to skiing to rock and ice climbing to camping and hiking and yes, STAND UP PADDLEBOARDING.  Whatever your passions are outdoors, chance are EMS can help get you started or work to improve on the skills you already have.  Our good friend and fellow stand up paddleboarder at the EMS Schools, instructor, guide and outdoor guru, Luke Foley, was kind enough to help us with a number of our gear needs to help us on those cold nights when we are sleeping under the stars.  Be sure to check out all the outdoor programs at Eastern Mountain Sports.