The Benefit Of Training Indoors
SUP and outdoor enthusiasts have a hard time staring at walls and going nowhere. We are outdoorsy people. We heed the call of the wild. We embrace fresh air with gusto, and seize the early morning glassy waters of sunrise. We don’t belong indoors. We can’t even sit behind desks without staring at a screensaver of some sort of outdoor scenery. Yet, sadly, even in the sunny summer months, we can’t always get out on the water.
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.
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.
5 Things To Make Your Sup Yoga Classes Covid Safe
The start of summer in the northern hemisphere also marks the start of a new SUP Yoga season. After months in lockdown, nothing sounds more enticing than jumping straight back on board and enjoying the fresh air while practicing your favorite SUP Yoga poses!
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.
Paddle Boarding Israel
I bet you never thought of Israel as a great destination for SUP, surf, windsurf and kite! You’ll be surprised to discover in this article the wide variety and unique conditions Israel has to offer. Within a small distance you can cover surf breaks in the Mediterranean, flat water SUP where Jesus walked on water - the sea of Galilee, white-water SUP on the Jordan river which flows down to the lowest point on earth – the Dead Sea, and finally head to the forever sunny town of Eilat- at the southern point of Israel, to SUP over coral reefs in the Red Sea.
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.
Paddle Boarding Amelia Island, Florida
Amelia Island is to many a unique and somewhat secret gem along the Atlantic coast of northern Florida. The island has a long and rich history being ruled under 8 different flags including France, Spain and yes, a pirate. Being similar in size to Manhattan the island is surprisingly diverse and contains an abundance of wildlife, un-crowded beaches and scenic vistas all making Amelia Island a true SUP destination.
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.
Places To Visit In 2020
Planning on getting in a few trips in 2020? Well, lucky for you there are countless locations and destinations that are a stand up paddler’s dream.
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.
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.