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.