Category Archives: SUP-porting the Mississippi

First person to EVER Standup Paddleboard (SUP) the Mississippi River! Trip: June 1 – August 9, 2011 (duration 70 days) Actual Paddling Days: 65 Age: 21 See previous post explaining my mileage.

I have calculated my Mississippi River mileage conservatively at 2323 miles. This is calculated using the MN/Dept. of Natural Resources and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers river map mileage.  I have added for my miles across Lake Itasca (4.5 miles) … Continue reading →

http://supconnect.mylocallineup.com/Sup-Journeys/alex-linnell-first-to-stand-up-paddle-mississippi-river.html

http://mendotaheights.patch.com/articles/mendota-heights-man-travels-mississippi-river-returns-as-record-holder

Come celebrate with Alex for his double World Record breaking trip! Admiral D’s on White Bear Lake, MN – 3-6 p.m. with a group paddle at 3:30 p.m. SUP and other paddlers welcome! TC Paddlboard will have extra boards/paddles for anyone … Continue reading →

Alex arrived in the Gulf just after 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, August 9th! Celebrating in New Orleans for a couple days before heading home! For those near or in the Twin Cities Area (or those willing to travel), you are all invited … Continue reading →

I have pushed my limits both mentally and physically many times throughout this trip. I wanted to really push myself and have a strong finish so I have paddled 6 fifty plus days in a row followed by a 60 … Continue reading →

Listening in on the tow captains conversations about me this morning I am thrilled to inform you all that I was awarded…no crowned…… “The dumbass of the week!” Knowing this was great honor I have prepared this speech……. I would … Continue reading →