What To Do Before Your First Downwinder
We’ve checked in with one of the most decorated downwind paddlers in the world, Maui’s Connor Baxter, to get some tips on what you need to know before attempting your first run.
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.
4 Tips For Bass Fishing From Your Sup: A Beginner’s Guide
Whether you’re an angler or a paddle boarder, you might have considered fishing from your SUP before. It’s a unique adventure and a great way to really work your way into hidden areas that would otherwise be unreachable in a boat or on foot.
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.
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.
River Running Basics On A Sup
Standup paddling on the river is an incredibly fun and different way to experience the sport. It is however a very different beast compared to flatwater and ocean paddling.
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.
How To Go On A Sup Expedition
We recently connected with Bruce Kirkby to get the inside scoop on Starboard's Sprint Expedition. Today, we're back with some pro tips on how to go on a SUP expedition.
What Type Of Strength Do You Need To Excel At Sup?
A study published in the journal BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation has found that even an absolute beginner who takes up SUP can make significant gains in their cardiovascular and musculoskeletal fitness.
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.
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.