Retnofutunism SUP Longboarding: The Past, Future, The Now

Lifelong waterman Mickie Williams is entering his 40s: Fairly young for a SUP longboarder! Every day, Mickie finds himself more enamored by the graceful dance of the SUP longboard, the constant evolution of style and creativity that draws inspiration from surf and sup culture alike. As the competitive community in his home of Australia and the greater world grows, Mickie is sure that we are entering a new era of stand up paddling and that more paddlers of all ages will soon find the song of the ocean in their souls.

Mickie Williams

Retrofuturism I've dabbled in all things related to the oceanic lifestyle over the past 27 years, from the start of my ocean journey as a 13-year-old bodyboarder to ocean photography to wing foiling, but what gets me most excited these days is SUP longboarding. This niche yet growing discipline of SUP surfing encourages experimenting with traditional moves such as cross-stepping, nose riding, and paddle placement, engaging my imagination like nothing else. To SUP longboard invites instinct to take over, to enter a creative dance with the ocean that at its finest is light-footed and smooth, progressive yet classic and versatile. And, at the ripe young age of (almost) 40, I have decades ahead of me to surrender to its flow. I was hooked on SUP longboarding from my very first…

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