Sup Yoga Tips By Dashama
Dashama, a Starboard ambassador, is one of the leading voices in the SUP Yoga movement and we had a chance to catch up with her. Some of her credentials include: hosting Yoga and SUP Yoga retreats around the world; having her own SUP Yoga board made by Starboard; and being a contributor to several media outlets.
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).
Destinations With Epic Views
Find your sense of balance and become one with nature on your next SUP adventure. Whether you’re looking to ride some waves with a view of coconut tree-lined shores or glide along tranquil waters surrounded by alpine mountains, we’ve got you covered.
How To Train For When Sup Racing Returns
As our world starts to come back together safely, the next question is when is SUP Racing coming back? For avid paddlers the training never stopped. But if you have been off the water and spent more time on the couch during the pandemic, you might need a training regimen that will get you back into paddle racing shape.
Places To Visit In 2021
2020 sure put a damper on our travel plans and has given us a major itch to travel. Hopefully travel restrictions ease up soon and we can get the much needed vacation in. If you're lucky enough to get one in this year we’ve compiled a few places where you’re bound to have a blast at with beautiful scenery surrounding you.
Top 10 Advanced Tips For Organizing Elite Sup Races
All these events had something in common: a wealthy benefactor that got tired of writing checks to pay for the event. So, make sure your budget pencils out. With all of that said, here are ingredients that go into the recipe of an elite stand up paddle event.
Sup Scene In Bangkok And Surrounds Continue To Expand
Thailand has always been a sought-after destination for paddlers in search of adventure and enhanced well-being. While the Thai capital, Bangkok, may not sport the same level of natural beauty and tranquillity as seen in popular SUP locations such as Koh Samui and Phuket, it does hold a definite appeal to the SUP community.
Suping On Bali’s Wild Waterways
Bali is commonly associated with the zen-like relaxation of Hindu-inspired temples and lush beaches, but an exhilarating water sports industry hides just beneath the surface. According to the Times of India, Bali’s water tourism industry is located around some wild areas that appear largely untouched by the hordes of beach and bar going tourists that visit ever year.
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 Fuel Your Paddling Addiction When Injured
Being injured is a drag. It is something that we all go through at one time or another, professional athletes and weekend warriors alike.
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.