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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).

Is Sup Yoga Better Than Yoga On Land?

I’ve been yoga instructor for over 15 years, and a SUP instructor for over 5 years and combining the two was what made my yoga practice more focused, more aligned and more purposeful than ever before. And I’ve been asked by many of my students, “Is SUP yoga better than yoga in the studio?” Better? Maybe.

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.

Why Sunglasses Are Vital For Protecting Your Eyes While Paddleboarding

Did you know that sunglasses are also a vital accessory to have while paddle boarding? Here are a few key reasons why you need a reliable pair of sunnies to enjoy the sport properly.

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.

How Paddle Boarding Could Save Your Eyes

Eyes getting worse? Myopia, loss of vision, and vision problems are on the rise. Could it be our constant use of smartphone screens, tablet screens, and computer screens? And did you know stand up paddling can actually help?

Stand Up From The Crowd With A Sup Party

When planning an event or party, finding a fresh and exhilarating central activity that everyone can enjoy can be a tough task - until you discover stand up paddle boarding, that is. SUP participation rates across America have rocketed from 1.1 million to 2.8 million people in the first half of this decade alone, and it’s not hard to see why.

Tipping Point: When Is Your Sup Too Small?

As the sport of standup paddle surfing has progressed, we have seen the size of boards come down from the 11 foot range into the sub 7 foot range in the quest for more surfing performance.

Diving And Stand Up Paddle Boarding: The Perfect Pals?

On the face of it, deep sea diving and stand up paddle boarding couldn’t be more different. After all, one takes place on the surface of the sea while one takes place deep below. But with diving being a very popular sport in the USA (almost three million people a year are believed to take part), it’s perhaps time for SUP aficionados to think about trying it out as something new.

The Sunscreen Dilemma

As the sun rays warm your skin and you meditate in the rhythmic pulse of the waves, you shouldn’t have to ruin your break by worrying that you’re not doing enough to protect yourself and the marine life that is living beneath your feet.

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.

How Can You Relieve Stress & Anxiety With A Sup Weekend Getaway?

It’s estimated that 40 million Americans live with some kind of anxiety disorder, leaving them feeling anxious or stressed on a regular basis. However, despite the prevalence of stress and anxiety, many people are still unaware of how to manage the condition efficiently.

Are You Taking The Right Supplement?

Chasing health, anti-aging, staying young, keeping up with the latest health trends…I find these attributes true for most paddlers. But aside from that nutritious food you consume and those vitamins and minerals you take, do you know what the best supplement when it comes to health and longevity?

Enhancing Your Balance for Paddleboard Success

Balance extends its benefits far beyond paddleboarding, significantly impacting our daily lives for the better, especially in today's era of desk jobs and poor posture.

Protecting Our Ocean Environments Through Paddle Boarding

The evolution of stand up paddle is creating the worlds next environmental advocates. As more paddlers explore their own local waters more is being uncovered on what is polluting our liquid playgrounds. Did you know the United States has 13 National Marine Sanctuaries? Four of which are located on the California Coast. These protected waters are the underwater versions of our US national parks.

Do’s And Don’ts For Watching Marine Life

As paddlers we have a duty, a responsibility, to respect nature and share our playground responsibly with those that own it, wildlife.

Why Paddling In Spring Is Awesome

Paddle boarding in the springtime can be an incredibly enjoyable and rewarding experience. Not only is it a great way to get out on the water and soak up some sun, but it also offers a number of physical and mental benefits. Here are 4 top reasons to get out there as spring approaches.

The Perfect Valentine's Date Idea: Paddleboarding

February 14 is the most romantic day of the year, at least according to all lovers of Valentines Day. It’s a day where sparks ignite, love is celebrated and lots and lots of chocolate is consumed. If you’re looking for an awesome date idea to take your loved one on consider standup paddle boarding.

The Benefit Of Stand Up Paddle Boarding For Kids

Stand Up Paddle Boarding is growing and getting the attention it deserves from people of all ages. I, for one, enjoy going out with my family and glide above the surface of the water while we soak in warm rays as we paddle. What my teenage daughter isn’t aware of is that she’s not only having fun while working on her tan, but she’s also getting a great workout too.

Food Eco-friendly Paddlers Should Avoid

The food you ingest doesn’t only impact on your health, but that of the ocean, too – and without a healthy ocean, there isn’t somewhere for SUP enthusiasts to enjoy.

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?

Top Stand Up Paddleboarding Trends That Defined 2025

2025 marked a clear inflection point for stand up paddleboarding, as the sport continued its evolution from niche watersport to a technically refined, globally competitive, and lifestyle-driven discipline.

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.

The Unexpected Benefits Of Combining Sup & Golf

Some odd pairs make more sense than you might anticipate—SUP golf is one of them. This new and innovative water sport combines a popular golf side game and stand-up paddleboarding for an afternoon of friendly competition by the dock.

IS IT WORTH GETTING AN INFLATABLE PADDLE BOARD?

How Sup Yoga Makes You A Better Racer

A huge part of paddle boarding is all about balance. When you’re paddleboarding, you’re standing on board balanced in the water. Even the slightest movement of the water beneath your feet could cause you to fall off balance and into the water.

Why Surfers Need To Change Their Attitudes Toward Stand Up Paddlers

Surfing in its essence is the art of riding a wave. History takes us back to the ancient Polynesians where this was done with the only purpose was to have fun (some accounts takes us back to ancient Peru but we are not here to discuss about history).

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.

A Perfect Example Of Why Paddle Boarders Must Always Wear A Leash

There’s a huge debate going on in the SUP world about whether or not paddlers should wear a leash and/or a PFD. One or the other? Both? There really is no debate here though (in our eyes) as paddlers should definitely be wearing a leash, always.

Reasons To Take Your Phone Paddle Boarding

We paddle for lots of reasons, we keep fit through training programs, we improve our mental health through escapism and most of all we just have fun! Every one of you reading this, will also have your own goals, aims and personal reasons!

Reasons Why Sup Is The Perfect Sport For Social Distancing

In this new era where group gatherings and public outings have become something that we're supposed to avoid if possible the need for outdoor activity and getting out of the house has become quite the desire for most folks. Luckily, standup paddle boarding (SUP) is the best of both worlds in that sense and allows you to social distance but still get exercise and fresh air.