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Todd Caranto of Pau Hana SUP demonstrating how to lift a stand up paddle board.

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.…

September 19, 2024
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Tips For Running Whitewater On A SUP

When you get confident paddle boarding in flat water try the transition into some easy whitewater. Running whitewater is a super fun challenge that can…

April 30, 2025
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River expert Mike Tavares river surfing. | Photo: Mike Tavares

River Surfing Basics On Your Paddle Board

River surfing expert and paddle board pro Mike Tavares shares a few helpful hints on how to get in and out of a wave while…

May 15, 2025
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Learn how to properly place the fin on your stand up paddle board.

How To Position A Fin On A SUP

So you know how to install your fin into your board but want to learn how to properly position the fin within the fin box?…

July 10, 2022
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Harry Madson in Destin, Florida. | Photo Courtesy: Stephen Ferrell

How To Take Fishing From The Dock To Your SUP

Making the transition from fishing from the dock to fishing to your SUP can be as simple or as complex as you would like to…

May 4, 2025
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Alex Mauer river surfing at home in Colorado. | Photo Courtesy: Alex Mauer

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…

April 27, 2016
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Kate Watson getting her core workout. | Photo Courtesy: Kate Watson

Four Core Reasons Why You Should Stand Up Paddle (SUP)

Most people jump on a Stand Up Paddle (SUP) to reap the benefits of being outside in nature, getting their heart rate up and having…

September 14, 2024
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2 groms loving their SIPA inflatable board. | Photo Courtesy: SIPA Boards

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…

April 9, 2025
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Britany Parker is among the elite river surfing athletes. | Photo: Heather Jackson

What Is River Surfing?

What is river surfing? If you find yourself asking this question then here we have the answer for you! River surfing expert Alex Mauer dives…

November 23, 2024
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Ryan Hambel. | Photo Courtesy: BOTE Boards

Tips For SUP Fishing Rookies

So you’ve just purchased your new SUP fishing board and are ready to get out on the water and catch a few fish but want…

July 10, 2024
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Jobe SUP navigates us through how to fix a leak in your inflatable SUP. | Photo Courtesy: Jobe SUP

Learn How To Fix A Leak In Your Aero Inflatable SUP

Ever fixed a flat tire? Then fixing your SUP will not be a problem at all. Never fixed a flat tire? After reading this SUP-repair…

August 7, 2024
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Learn how to install your fin into your SUP with the help of Todd from Pau Hana SUP.

How to Install Fins on the Board

If you’ve never installed a fin into a stand up paddle board it can be a bit tricky to figure out. With screws and tools…

September 11, 2022
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How To Choose Your First SUP

Buying your first paddle board can be a challenge. Stand up paddle boards (SUP) aren’t cheap, and a first time buyer can quickly be overwhelmed…

July 6, 2025
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Alex Mauer coming in after a cold day on the water. | Photo Courtesy: Alex Mauer

How To Layer Up For Cold Water Paddling

Why chose a drysuit over a wetsuit in cold water paddling? To put it simply, a drysuit is designed for longer periods of exposure in…

January 8, 2025
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Ryan demonstrates how to install an eight-piece deck pad to your SUP.

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…

February 10, 2016
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Gabriel Gray enjoying the pure beauty of nature during his expedition on the Buffalo National River. | Photo: Jackson Berger

8 Tips to Camp with a Paddleboard

Are you interested in taking a SUP camping trip but don’t know where to start? Expert camper and SUP expeditioner Gabriel Gray shares his tips…

June 2, 2024
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5 Reasons To Take Your Yoga Off The Mat And Onto A Paddleboard

If you enjoy yoga and being out on the water you will love stand-up paddleboard yoga. With warmer weather on the horizon, here are five…

November 14, 2024
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5 Ways SUP Yoga Can Enrich Your Daily Life

SUP Yoga is on the rise and the crossover of the two sports (stand up paddling and yoga) is reaching the masses. Here, Aubrey Renee,…

August 24, 2024
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Payette River Games 2014 | Photo Courtesy: Payette River Games

Top 10 SUP Race Organizing Mistakes

There are several mistakes that can seriously undermine or completely ruin your stand up paddleboard (SUP) event. Sometimes these mistakes are not apparent in the…

August 22, 2025
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Igor Goni braving the cold in Montréal. | Photo: Mike Hitelman

Winter SUPing: How To Stay Warm In Frigid Temperatures

As winter settles rubber thickens and sessions tend to get shorter. After surfing for over 10 years on frigid water (literally frigid) Igor Goni has…

January 1, 2025
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