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Training for Over 80 to Become A Stronger Paddler

Jim Dreeben, a retired CPO of Peconic Paddler (53 years) is thriving in his 80s, still SUPs and even competes in kayaking. Here, he details his training regimen and tips on how to become a better and stronger paddler in your 80s (or any age).

Before You Can Paddle Board, Learning To Swim Is A Must

Knowing how to swim is considered a vital life skill, yet there are around four billion people across the globe who haven’t mastered it. This is pretty surprising considering that swimming is more than just a pastime or hobby — it can actually save your life in many different types of situations. Knowing how to swim also opens up a wide gamut of sports for you, including stand up paddleboarding (SUP).

Tips To Enjoy An Injury Free Sup Experience

Whether you are new to standup paddle boarding or already pretty experienced, it can be useful to know a few simple tricks that can help you improve your SUP experience while helping you reduce the risk of injuries.

How Sup Fitness Can Be Your Best Shot At Success For Weight Loss

Stand Up Paddleboarding (SUP) can be your perfect gateway toward weight loss. So why exactly is SUP so good for getting in shape?

Sup Surfing Mistakes To Avoid

When trying something new we all start as beginners and either have help along the way or learn the rules step-by-step as we go learning from each experience.

What Makes Sup A Whole New Adventure?

Even if you’re a watersports enthusiast, standup paddle boarding is a whole new adventure and challenge! Here’s what makes it a great sport to try.

Stand Up Paddle Boarding Etiquette For Newbies

Paddleboarding is a recreational water activity that's rapidly growing in popularity. In recent years, it's estimated that 23 million Americans have given it a go. It's the latest fitness trend, combining physical activity with a peaceful and tranquil float along the river, surrounded by beautiful nature while having fun with friends.

Tips On Getting In The Water With Your Paddle Board

In the second episode to debut from SUP Surf Tips with stand up paddle surfing expert Sean Poynter, Sean teaches us how to safely get you and your stand up paddle board in and out of the water.

Ways To Avoid Too Much Sun Exposure While Paddle Boarding

Getting your much-needed vitamin D while paddle boarding is one of the perks of being on the water though it’s important to take note that too much sun exposure can be harmful and cause problems down the road.

How To Become A Sup Coach

As SUP grows through its variety of disciplines, locations and SUP clubs, the requirement for good, fun and safe coaching is needed. This, more often than not, comes in the form of a SUP Coach.

Top 5 Beginner Mistakes To Avoid

We all make mistakes, especially as a beginner in anything new that we try. Stand up paddle boarding is no different and as one of the fastest growing sports in the world, there are tons of newbies that are participating in the sport on a daily basis.

5 Ways To Take Care Of Your Skin While Paddle Boarding

Paddleboarding is an incredibly versatile sport that you can do as a pastime hobby or as a solid workout. As you paddleboard under the sun, your skin is vulnerable to UV rays and radiation. So, to ensure that you have a wonderful time outdoors without compromising the health of your skin, here are some ways to take care of it before standing on that paddleboard.

Top Things To Know Before Trying Tandem Sup

Paddleboarding is a fun and healthful activity that anyone can enjoy. The sport combines a low-impact workout, a nature trip, and a social event, all in one. Tandem paddleboards allow two or more people to ride on one paddleboard.

What To Know Before Purchasing Your First Paddle Board

When preparing to go out and purchase a new stand up paddleboard there are certain things that you should have in mind before making your purchase. First, decide whether or not you want to use it as a form of exercise or just for a comfortable day out on the water.

6 Ways To Help Speed Up Recovery While You Are Injured

SUP racing World Champion, Seychelle, is no stranger to injury so we reached out to her to get her tips and advice on how you can help to speed up recovery while you’re injured to get you back on the water as soon as possible.

How To Choose Your First Sup

Buying your first paddle board can be a challenge. Stand up paddle boards (SUP) aren’t cheap, and a first time buyer can quickly be overwhelmed by all of the options and variations that exist in the market place.

Sup Fitness: How Many Calories Does Paddle Boarding Burn?

How many calories do you burn while paddleboarding? Find out below.

How To Pick Your Sup Surf Break

In episode four of Sean Poynter’s How-to SUP series, Sean gives us tips on how to choose your SUP surf break.

Essential First Aid Tips For Paddleboarding

Over 2.8 million Americans have taken up SUP or stand up paddle boarding, attracted by the opportunity to paddle calm sheltered water or surf the waves at the beach. It's a great way to enjoy a day on the water by yourself or with friends. If you follow the rules and have had some experience on the water, you should be able to enjoy a day of SUPing worry-free.

10 Tips For Paddling With High Anxiety Dogs

Learn 10 practical tips for safely paddleboarding with anxious dogs. Build your dog's confidence on the water while making every SUP adventure more enjoyable.

How To Keep Your Sup Dog Safe

One of the many perks of paddle boarding? Being able to take your dog along for the ride. There are risks to taking your pet paddle boarding and we want to ensure that they are just as safe as we are when on board.

How to Plan a Safe Night Paddleboarding Trip

Whether you're chasing bioluminescence, escaping daytime heat, or simply enjoying the calm of twilight, here's what you need to know to keep your night SUP sessions both safe and unforgettable.

Surfer Nutrition: What To Eat To Catch The Perfect Waves

Most people believe that to improve your paddling, all you have to do is practice. Stand up paddling requires high amounts of stamina, energy and muscle function.

What To Avoid On A Sup Expedition

Things can and likely will go wrong at some point and no-one knows this better than some of SUP’s most experienced adventure paddlers Bart de Zwart and Gabriel Gray.

Benefits Of Storing Gear In A Safe Place

Let's face it. Buying a paddle board is an investment and one that is worth protecting. Nothing is worse than getting your new board and then dropping the ball on taking care of it. One way to protect your investment is to store your gear in a safe place.

How To Take Fishing From The Dock To Your Sup

Making the transition from fishing from the dock to fishing to your SUP can be as simple or as complex as you would like to make it.

Summer Nutrition 101: Everything Your Body Needs To Stay On Top

From June to August, we are more likely to lose hydration and energy because of the hot temperatures. Therefore, you need to ensure that you’re preparing for each paddle-board session by eating right.

How To Paddle Through Waves

Paddling through the waves on your paddle board can be a difficult task if not done properly. Luckily, former International Surfing Association (ISA) World Stand Up Paddleboard Surf Champion Sean Poynter, gives us tips on how to successfully paddle through whitewater.

Top Reasons You Need An Inflatable Paddle Board

Stand up paddle boarding is climbing in popularity around the world and becoming readily accessible to anyone and everyone.

Tips for Paddle Boarding if You're Overweight

Ever since modern paddle boarding was invented in the 1940s, it has become an excellent way for beginners and veterans alike to calm the mind, all while getting a full-body workout.

River Sup Top Mistakes

Stand up paddling on the river is tough. It’s one of the most technical avenues of paddle boarding and there are a lot of mistakes that rookies, and even sometimes experienced paddle boarders make.

6 Dog Breeds Great For Paddleboarding

Some dogs are born to join you in the water, while others will take it a step further and try their hand—or paw—at paddleboarding. This lakeside or shoreline sport, which involves propelling oneself through the water with a paddle, is ideal for owners and canines who want to make more than a splash.

How To Help A Special Needs Child Enjoy Paddle Boarding

SUP, or stand up paddleboarding, is a great activity for children with special needs, provided that they receive encouragement and support from parents, SUP instructors, or other caregivers.

Nutritional Tips For Finding Balance On And Off Your Sup

In order to achieve good balance on your board, it is important that you have a good balance of nutrition when you’re off the board. So, check out these three tips that can supplement your strength training and improve your game.

5 Ways To Prepare For Summer

Summer might be the fairer season, but there's opportunities to get some serious paddling and surfing done if you plan things correctly - alongside plenty of relaxation.

How To Stay Motivated for Paddling

Is your paddle motivation as high as it could be? Follow these tips from Joshua Chant to help manage your motivation and ensure it is always high.

5 Often-overlooked (and Critically Important) Sup Safety Practices

In this article, we'll take a look at 5 of the most commonly overlooked paddle boarding safety practices.

How You Can Help The Earth Through Paddle Boarding

There’s no better way to experience and enjoy the beautiful place that we call home by grabbing your paddle board and jumping in the water.

Helpful Tips To Keep Your Paddleboard In Great Condition

Stand-up paddleboarding (SUP) has skyrocketed in popularity over recent years, gaining more than 1.5 million participants since 2013, according to the 2019 Special Report on Paddlesports & Safety. Acquiring your own paddleboard can be quite a substantial investment considering that a high-end model can cost in excess of $3,000.

Choosing Healthy, Delicious Snacks For Stand-up Paddleboarding

You should avoid snacks that are particularly carb-heavy or have a high fat content, like potato chips. It is also important to avoid anything with a high sugar content, like a candy bar, as you definitely don’t want that sugar crash a couple of hours later when you’re out on the water.

5 Tips For Buying A Family Sup

Purchasing a stand up paddle board for your family can be a daunting experience. Paddle boards are expensive, and many people are afraid to make the wrong decision when buying a SUP.

Sup Tips: Nutrition & Recovery

There's a strong connection between eating and training in order to your minimize recovery rate between sessions and improve overall performance. Here we asked Top Supconnector, Alex Mauer, to break down his nutrition program and give us some tips on how to stay hydrated, nourished and keep progressing.

How To Analyze Your Surf Break

Sean Poynter is one of the best stand up paddle surfers in the world, so when he stops to give some surf advice, you be sure to listen.

Beginner Kettlebell Exercises To Improve Your Paddling

Working out with kettlebells can improve your balance, stability, endurance and strength. To start, the two-arm kettlebell swing is one of the first movements you should master.

How To Lift A Stand Up Paddle Board To Avoid Injury

Often times, stand up paddle boards can be big, bulky and weigh a lot which can make the task of lifting the board quite difficult.

SUP Tail Design 101

Have you ever wondered why the tail of your paddle board is flat and square while the ones down the beach have rounded tails? There is a reason for the different tail shapes, and it’s not just cosmetic. A SUP’s tail shape is integrally tied to how the board is designed to perform. So if you’re shopping for a new paddle board, it is worth paying attention to the shape of the tail.

Mistakes To Avoid When Buying A Paddle

When making your first paddle board purchase one of the most overlooked items is making sure you're getting a paddle that's the right fit for you and your needs on the water. During our #SupconnectLive interview with Zac Kauffman of Sawyer Paddles we checked with him to see what mistakes you should avoid when buying your first paddle.

How To Get Back On Your Paddle Board After Falling

Falling off of your paddle board is going to happen at some point or another when paddle boarding. It can be troublesome to get back on your SUP after falling if done incorrectly. Luckily, we have SUP expert Sean Poynter to help us with a few tips on how to get back up after we've fallen.

Introducing Your Kids To Sup’ing

If you are keen to find an outdoor adventure that the entire family can enjoy, then pass on your love of stand up paddelboarding (SUP) to your children and you can look forward to enjoying the water together.

Body Detoxing: How Can Paddling Help?

Keep reading and learn why you must incorporate paddleboarding in your list of workouts for body detoxification.

5 Tips To Improve Paddle Stroke

In stand up paddle boarding, having a good paddle stroke is crucial to seeing results and improving skill level. Many of stand up paddling's top athletes stress that the paddle stroke is one of the most important, if not the most important, tool to master when paddling.

How SUP Can Help You Deal With Stress And Anxiety

SUP has a lot of benefits, both physical and mental. The former is more obvious, as SUP undoubtedly helps you build everything from a stronger core to increased stamina.

Winter Suping: How To Stay Warm In Frigid Temperatures

As winter settles rubber thickens and sessions tend to get shorter. Wetsuit technology has come a long way and continues evolving every single season.

Head Above Water: Simple Tips To Avoid Accidents When Paddleboarding

Every year there are drownings in State Parks, several of them occurring during paddleboarding trips, according to Colorado Parks and Wildlife. These unfortunate occurrences place further emphasis on SUP beginners learning how to avoid common mistakes.

How To Properly Fall Off Your Sup

Falling off of our paddle boards is inevitable. It's part of the process, sometimes even part of the fun. There is however a right and a wrong way on falling off of our SUPs.

5 Tips For First Time Sup Racers

When preparing for your very first SUP race it's important to be prepared and know what to expect from your first experience.

What Makes A Quality Sup?

With the explosion of stand up paddle boarding, many brands of SUP have appeared in the market. You can buy online, at specialty shops or sporting goods stores. You can even get them at big box stores. Prices vary from as little as $500 to over $3000.

How To Get Out Of A Wave On Your Paddle Board

As much as getting into a wave is important to standup paddle surfing, getting out of a wave can be just as critical.

SUP Board Vs. Surfboard: What's The Difference?

If you're a beginner in the world of water activities, choosing between SUP boards and surfboards can be overwhelming. Although they may look similar at first glance, there are some key differences between these two types of boards. Here's an overview of the main differences to help you make the right choice.

Tips To Improve Your Sup Surf Performance

Now that you’re hooked to the feeling of riding waves you’re probably ready to step it up and start improving your skills.

7 Safety Tips for Stand Up Paddle Boarding

Today we're going to cover 7 tips that go a long way towards making your time paddling safer for you and others.

Is It Worth Getting An iSUP?

iSUPs are a popular choice for many paddlers, but is it worth getting an inflatable paddle board instead of a composite?

Clothing And Its Sup Performance Impact

For some, SUP is a lighthearted frolic in the water, whereas for others, it’s a serious fitness regime; as the LA Times have noted, simply maintaining good posture during SUP is a serious workout.

Simple Updates to Improve Your Paddleboarding Experience

Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned paddler, small tweaks to your form, equipment, and accessories can make a significant difference. Here are a few simple updates to enhance your paddleboarding experience.

4 ESSENTIAL AND AFFORDABLE SUP ACCESSORIES FOR NEWBIES

Tips For Sup Fishing Rookies

So you’ve just purchased your new SUP fishing board and are ready to get out on the water and catch a few fish but want a few helpful hints? Here, SUP fishing expert and BOTE Boards ambassador Ryan Hambel shares a few tips for SUP fishing rookies.

Tricks For Making Sup-ing Just As Easy At An Older Age

More than a quarter of Americans over the age of 50 are not getting enough exercise, meaning that they’re more at risk for falls, broken bones, and other serious health situations.

Top Mistakes Made When Paddling With Your Dog

Taking your pup for a ride on your paddle board is a really fun way to spend more time with your furry friend while also getting some time on the water.

How To Keep Your Kids Safe On A Sup

Stand up paddle boarding is one of the fastest growing activities in the world, and with good reason: it's a blast! However, as with all water-based activities, 'safety first' is a good motto to keep in mind.

MAKING A SUCCESS OF SUP AS AN INDIVIDUAL WITH DISABILITIES

8 Tips To Camp With A Paddleboard

This is just a small insight into SUP camping, hopefully these tips will help you out if you’re interested in trying SUP camping.

Tips For Paddle Boarding In The Dark

One of the greatest joys of stand up paddling is the versatility; you can get out during the day, which is often the way to go for most people.

How To Start Camping With Your Paddle Board

Camping isn't just about going outdoors and choosing a field to camp in! What I love about the outdoor activity is that it isn't just limited to walking or cycling, but there are a ton of things you can also do when in the water.

How Can Sound Sleep Prevent Injury And Boost Your Sup Performance?

Stand Up Paddle (SUP) is considered such a safe sport that it is commonly recommended for children adults alike. However, if you want to reduce your risk of injury while you are out at sea, or if you take part in competitive events, ensure that sleep is an important priority in your daily life.

How To Set Up A Tow

As a SUP coach or paddling in a group, at some point we may need to resort to towing. This may happen if a paddler becomes tired, equipment failure or you feel the need to train with some extra drag.

5 Budget-friendly Sup Vacation Tips

Everyone likes taking vacations, especially to places with good waves and/or paddle spots (naturally), but finding the time to get away isn't always the problem. Gas, food, hotels, resorts, flights - none of these things are cheap. Today we're looking at ways to trim the fat off a hefty price tag while maximizing the fun, water-time and comfort on your next SUP vacation.

IS IT WORTH GETTING AN INFLATABLE PADDLE BOARD?

10 Intermediate Tips For Organizing Great Sup Races

Here are a few extra steps that can help take your event to a whole new level. It’s important to note, however, that these extra steps can have a major impact on the overall success of your event, ranging from funding and attendance to promotion and beyond.

Tips For Sup Surfing Beginners

Want to add in some excitement to your SUP routine and start SUP surfing? We’ve talked to some of stand up paddling’s best surfers and asked them to share their top tips for beginners.

9 Ways To Have Fun On Group Sups

Stand up paddle boarding is on the upward trend in participation and with that comes more opportunities for even more fun. In the past couple of years we’ve seen the rise in popularity for group SUPs, as in a paddle board that can hold a group of paddlers at one time.

Preparing For Your Winter Sup Escapades

If you’re like most SUP enthusiasts, then you know that the day or week just didn’t seem the same without gliding on crystalline waters.

10 Tips To Prepare And Pack For The Ultimate Sup Trip

Taking an overnight SUP adventure may seem daunting, and in a way, crazy. But it is surprisingly easy to pack and prepare. Take a look at our tips on how to best pack for the ultimate overnight SUP trip.

How To Catch A Wave On Your Sup

So you've mastered the basics and you're ready to catch yourself a wave. SUP Surf master Sean Poynter gives us the know-how on how to catch a wave on our SUPs. See his tips below.

How To: Install Fin On Threaded Fin Box

Our friends over at Pau Hana Surf Supply know a thing or two when it comes to standup paddling. They build and design some of the best paddle boards on the market and have tons of knowledge to share. Here, the team put together a nice tutorial on how to install a fin for an inflatable board with a threaded fin box.

How To Fix A Ding On Your Standup Paddle Board

Getting a ding on your paddle board is a bummer but it’s not the end of the world. Unless something catastrophic happens dings on your board should be relatively simple to fix.

Nutrition & Training: How Seychelle Fuels Her Body

Seychelle's nutrition regimen is likely a huge part of why she's been so successful as an athlete and keeping herself in top shape. To get a better idea of her routine and how she fuels her body we checked in with Seychelle and asked her a few questions.

How To Choose Gear For Sup Yoga

As one of the leading voices in the SUP Yoga movement Dashama Gordon knows a thing or two about Yoga and paddle boarding.

10 Basic Tips For Organizing Sup Races

Here we present the overall framework. But even more importantly is to have highly knowledgeable and competent individuals with complementary skill sets who can all contribute to a highly successful event.

How To Install Fins On The Board

If you’ve never installed a fin into a stand up paddle board it can be a bit tricky to figure out.

10 Nutrition Tips For Peak Sup Performance

Nothing puts more of a damper on your downwinder than quick crash of energy and stamina. And even the most proficient of paddlers, and strategic of strokes will lose steam if the fuel coming in is lacking the proper nutrients.

Four Core Reasons Why You Should Stand Up Paddle (sup)

By simply balancing on the water and paddling through the water and waves, Stand Up Paddle Boarding is a huge core workout. To get a bit more into this we have to learn a touch about our core muscles.

How To Get Your Dog Comfortable On A Sup

While I am no dog expert, I have spent enough time with Shredder and other dogs on the water to know that paddling with your dog can be a real adventure full of joy and excitement, but getting your furry friend to that point can be a different story.

How To Get Your Kids Interested In Sup

Stand up paddle boarding (SUP) is one sport which requires bags of fun, lots of energy and plenty of water: what more could a kid want?

How To Position A Fin On A Sup

So you know how to install your fin into your stand up paddle board but want to learn how to properly position the fin within the fin box? Todd Caranto from Pau Hana Surf Supply demonstrates how to properly position a fin on a stand up paddle board (SUP).

Sup Basics: What’s Your Swim Score?

Simplicity is one of the attractive features of standup paddle boarding. When you feel that first glide and realize “Hey, I can do this,” it’s easy to believe that all you need is a board and a paddle, but when you’re standing alone on a platform floating two inches above the water, a few more things are required, because a paddling excursion on any water body can quickly turn into an in-water experience.

How To Layer Up For Cold Water Paddling

Why chose a drysuit over a wetsuit in cold water paddling? The human body gives off heat and the heat that the body gives off warms the space surrounding the body, this is known as convection.

Hand Placement Tips From Mo Freitas

When paddle boarding sometimes the smallest adjustments to your form and technique can make a big difference in the long run. One major adjustment to keep in mind is the way you hold your paddle.

How To Install Side Bite Fins On A Sup

With the help from Pau Hana’s Todd Caranto, learn how to properly install side bites into a fin box of a stand up paddle board.

Learn How To Catch A River Wave In 4 Simple Steps

If you’ve tried river surfing on your stand up paddle board (SUP) but just couldn’t get the hang of it, fear not because river expert Alex Mauer breaks down the four steps you need to take to make catching a wave on the river a piece of cake.

Learn How To Fix A Leak In Your Aero Inflatable Sup

Discovering new environments often means that you explore territory that is still unknown to you. Territory that might contain sharp objects like rocks that you do not know of.

How To Install An 8 Piece Deck Pad On Your Sup

Need help getting your new deck grip installed on your SUP? Ryan from North 2 Board Sports shares some quick installation tips using the FCS SUP deck grip for your stand pp paddleboard.

How To Choose A Paddle With Kenny Kaneko

Choosing the correct paddle is one of the most important things to keep in mind when looking for a paddle.

Dave Kalama's Paddle Stroke And Placement Tips

Here, Dave Kalama takes us through a mini clinic on paddle placement in the catch phase of the stroke and gives tips on how to properly execute this phase of the paddle stroke.

How To Perform A Buoy Turn On A Sup

Buoy turns are an important skill for any paddler and once perfected the knowledge will give you the confidence to paddle in a wider range of conditions from navigating boat traffic in marinas, positioning yourself in the surf line up, as well as gaining an edge on the competition in your next race.

How To Maintain Your Inflatable Sup Pump With Red Paddle Co.

Maintaining your pump is easy. Red Paddle Co. has designed their pump to be as maintenance free as possible, but if you do need to maintain your pump, here's how to do it

How To Carry And Store Your Sup Leash

When I like to carry my leash, I like to make sure that there is absolutely no bottom-hang with my leash, and if there is, very little. This is so that there is no room for error, i.e. tripping on the leash or having it get caught on something.

Surfing With Dozer: How To Paddle Board With Your Dog

Always wanted to take your pup paddle boarding with you? The crew at Isle Surf and SUP have come out with an awesome how-to to teach us how to paddle board with our furry friends! Check it out!

How To Stand Up On Your Paddle Board

Episode 3 in SUP Surf Tips with Starboard and FCS SUP athlete Sean Poynter, Sean takes us through the steps on how to stand up on your stand up paddle board.

How To Put Your Leash String And Leash On Your Sup

Sean Poynter, one of the world’s leading SUP Surf experts, has created a tutorial for the proper way of setting up your leash string on your board, and, in addition he shows us how to correctly put on a leash.

How To Paddle Through Breaking Waves

In this video brought to you by BIC SUP, ACA SUP Instructor Trainer Jimmy Blakeney gives detailed instruction for getting back out through breaking waves while surfing.

Mastering The Sup Jump Start With Mike T

Mike Tavares, has been on a dynamite run over the last few weeks, chalking up some big results on the road while taking care of usual team business. Today we've got a classic clip for you (one from the archives) on launching and landing your stand up paddle board into the water. Mike is a master at this and knows the ropes as well as anyone.

5 Sup Yoga Tips For Beginners

For anyone who's ever attended a yoga session and limped out of the studio bewildered by how physically intense it was, the idea of trying the same thing on a SUP might seem intimidating. Downright impossible, even. But like starting any new sport, the first steps are always the most difficult.

How To Stand On A Stand Up Paddle Board

One of the main reasons people shy away from learning how to stand up paddle is the fear of falling off and being terrible. But we all have to start somewhere and after a very short period of time, it becomes clear that SUP’ing isn’t as hard as it looks (flat water paddling, at least).

5 Ways To Improve Your Paddle Technique

Once you've got the basics of paddling down, the next big step is fine-tuning and optimizing your technique. This doesn't only apply to people interested in racing - it's equally important for all your daily sessions.