New ocean Web magazine launched

A new Web magazine focusing on ocean endurance sports, Paddleboard.com, officially launched yesterday. The magazine, which features stories and imagery of ocean-going life beyond the surf line, will serve as the online hub for ocean sports.

“We felt there was a real need for a publication that would focus on all the elements of the ocean lifestyle that aren’t currently being covered,” said Paddleboard.com’s publisher Todd Saunders, in a release.

The magazine will focus its coverage internationally on pursuits germane to the modern-day ocean lifestyle, including paddleboarding, freediving, spearfishing, outrigger canoeing, bodysurfing, ocean swimming and more, and hopes to feature and profile the most interesting and relevant personalities in this realm, as well as reportage from the most alluring locales around the world.

“There is a resurging interest in this lifestyle, and there are a lot of fascinating stories out there, but there is currently no outlet — online or in print — where these issues and these people are being reported on,” said site editor Brad Melekian.

Paddleboard.com will offer exclusive content, including weekly features, photos, video, forums, event profiles, expert advice and more. The magazine will cover breaking news from the competitive arena, but will also produce quality features on trends, history, personalities, and issues that affect the readership.

“One of our major goals,” said Saunders, “is to make sure that there is no disconnect between what’s happening in the water and what we’re covering.”

All of the features on the site will be free of charge.

“We’re holding ourselves to a high editorial standard,” said Melekian. “We think we can bring the feel of an ocean journal to the Internet, and we’re happy to be offering this quality content at no cost.”

For more information, visit www.paddleboard.com.