SUP — Recent Articles — Stefani Jackenthal

May 11

May 11 HuffPost: Dalmatian Coast, Croatia: A Detox to Retox Adventure!

As the late morning autumn sun warmed my shoulders, I plunged the long paddle into the translucent turquoise Adriatic Sea, gliding along the craggy limestone coastline. There where scantly clad sun-worshippers nesting in nooks and crannies of the porous manila “Karst” rock. A pod of colorful kayaks emerged from a nearby cove surrounding one of Croatia’s 718 islands and islets. I slowed my SUP, from Adriatic Kayak Tours, to admire the serene, sparkly water surrounding Dubrovnik’s imposing City Wall (1.2-miles), which encircles the bustling Old Town.

Mar 8

Mar 8 New York Post: A New Yorker braves the cold to paddleboard on the Hudson River

Stefani Jackenthal

SUP

A New Yorker braves the cold to paddleboard on the Hudson River

Stefani Jackenthal drops her paddleboard in the river, steps on and chills. The air temp is near freezing. The water, 36 degrees.

But despite the cold, standup paddleboarding is a comfort to Jackenthal, the way she copes with all the COVID-19 craziness of the past year — the social distancing, the masks, the changes in her business, NTS Wine Tasting.

Jan 14

Jan 14 ORCA: Winter SUP in the Big Apple!

Stefani Jackenthal

SUP

It’s easy to forget that Manhattan is an island with incredible waterways and a thriving paddling community. Over the past two decades, the Hudson River in NYC has become my paddling playground. Somewhat of a sanctuary, it offers a mini-escape from the hustle of fast-paced city life and a chance to enjoy Mother Nature’s urban edge. The fisheye’s view of the NYC skyline and Statue of Liberty is a sight to remember.

Jan 16

Jan 16 HuffPost: Barbados! The Dragon World Championships

Stefani Jackenthal

HuffPost, SUP

The beaming morning sun warmed my tanned shoulders as waves gently crashed behind me. While standing in a huddle for the race briefing, some competitors waxed the shaft of their carbon paddles for better grip. Others applied sunscreen. I restlessly snugged the straps on my PFD, trying to quell my excitement and angst.

Nov 19

Nov 19 HuffPost: Seneca Lake, Finger Lakes, NY: Sip, SUP & Cycle

Stefani Jackenthal

Wine, HuffPost, SUP, cycle

Late in the summer, I was in the Finger Lakes wine region for a very fun detox to retox exploration. I visited terrific wineries, crafting world class wine - and a distillery - on Seneca Lake. Between swirling and sipping, I squeezed in some SUPping and cycling to enjoy the area's natural beauty.

Jul 10

Jul 10 New York Post: Dive into America’s best cities for water sports

Stefani Jackenthal

NYPost, SUP, Kayak

For fun in the sun, there’s no need to escape cities. Instead, wander beyond the crowded concrete sidewalks and tall buildings of America’s urban jungles to their deep blue harbors and sparkly waterways.

There, you’ll find kayaking, whale-watching, jet ski jaunts and many more aquatic adventures. Speedboats get the adrenaline pumping, while stand-up paddleboarding presents time for serenity.