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Episode 20

SUP Surfing With Tez Plavenieks

Tez Plavenieks

Tez is founding editor of Stand Up Paddle Mag UKWindsurfing UK Mag, editor of Sitons.com and contributes to numerous magazines. His expertise and knowledge across all action sports is extensive. He is one of the original stand up paddlers from the UK and continues to paddle, windsurf, surf to a high level and is one of the early adopters of windsurf hydro foiling (windfoiling). As part of his ongoing work for all magazines Tez tests and reviews watersports equipment . It's always good to have him on and this week we chat about SUP Surfing in particular: https://tezplavenieks.com/

Recorded in 2015

Originally recorded back in 2015 we are now releasing this for the first time as part of the resurgence of our SUPfm Podcast. We hope you enjoy it and if you do, we'd like to invite you to become a part of our Patreon Club where you can support us.

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Huge thanks!

Nick and Simon

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Paddle UK

Paddle UK is the governing body for SUP in the UK and this year was awarded the ICF World Cup in 2026 in Torbay Come and join us in 2026 and also at the 2025 Super Festival event in Torbay to get ready for the 'big' one next year

Paddle UK 2026 World Cup

About the Podcast

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SUPfm The International Stand Up Paddle Board Podcast
This is the podcast for stand up paddleboarding inspiration whether you're a SUPracer , stand-up paddleboard surfer or SUP adventurer.

About your host

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Simon Hutchinson

I'm an all-season UK based paddler, BSUPA instructor, Hutch SUP Wear brand owner and podcast host and producer.
I enjoy spreading the stoke and connecting the aloha worldwide, with my love for this incredible sport