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Dave Kalama's Paddle Stroke And Placement Tips

Having a proper paddle stroke is something that takes time and practice to master. Many times when paddling, paddlers make a splash when in the…

November 27, 2015
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A view of the Payette River Games, 2014. | Photo Courtesy: Payette River Games

Top 10 Advanced Tips For Organizing Elite SUP Races

Elite stand up paddle (SUP) races require a few extra touches that make all the difference. These extra touches, though, require an enormous amount of…

August 18, 2024
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5 Tips To Improve Your SUP Race Performance

Want to know the key to success when it comes to performing well during a stand up paddle race? Look no further because we've aggregated…

October 15, 2025
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2015 Air France Paddle Festival. | Photo: Allie Brown

10 Intermediate Tips For Organizing Great SUP Races

Learn how to take your event to the next level with a few extra steps. It’s important to note, however, that these extra steps can…

January 18, 2023
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Kenny Kaneko, mid-buoy turn in Dana Point, California.

How To Perform A Buoy Turn On A SUP

In stand up paddle racing, knowing how to do a buoy turn efficiently and correctly is a skill all SUP racers aim to accomplish. In…

November 4, 2015
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Race the Lake of the Sky is a well-known event that participants love to be a part of. | Photo: Brian Walker

10 Basic Tips For Organizing SUP Races

Attention to detail is key, but here are top 10 basic tips to get you started on organizing stand up paddle (SUP) races. Here we…

October 1, 2025
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Top 5 Beginner Mistakes to Avoid

We all make mistakes, especially as a beginner in anything new that we try. Stand up paddle boarding is no different and as one of…

September 5, 2025
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Men's Elite Race at the 2015 US Open of SUP. | Photo Courtesy: Waterman League

5 Tips To Help You Have A Successful SUP Race

With the SUP racing season right around the corner we thought it best to supply you with some tips that can help you have a…

June 23, 2024
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Rai Taguchi | Photo Courtesy: Starboard SUP

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…

April 16, 2025
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Dashama Gordon. | Photo Courtesy: Starboard SUP

4 Advanced SUP Yoga Poses For Experienced Paddlers

Once you learn and get comfortable with beginner and moderate SUP yoga poses, you should now be ready to challenge yourself and learn some of…

May 2, 2025
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5 Moderate SUP Yoga Poses For Intermediate Paddlers

Once you learn and get comfortable with beginner yoga poses, you should now be ready to take it up a notch and learn some intermediate…

October 23, 2024
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Starboard Ambassador and SUP Yoga Guru, Dashama Gordon.

5 Basic SUP Yoga Poses For Beginners

Dashama Gordon was one of the leading voices in the SUP Yoga movement in the early days of SUP and she has a series of…

February 23, 2025
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ISA SUP Championships in El Salvafor. | Photo: ISA / Ben Reed

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. To give you…

March 19, 2025
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Paddle Boarding Tips From the Pros

At one point or another we've all been beginners to the sport of stand up paddling. As one of the world's fastest growing sports, paddle…

July 28, 2019
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Prepare your body with the proper nutrition to get the performance on the water that you're looking for. | Photo courtesy: TAHE

10 Nutrition Tips for Peak SUP Performance

Nothing puts more of a damper on your downwinder than quick crash of energy and stamina. And even the most proficient of paddlers, and strategic…

December 5, 2024
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How to Find Stability for SUP Yoga

SUP Yoga guru Jessica Cichra recently released this awesome tutorial on how to find stability for SUP Yoga. Cichra uses Body Dialogue yoga principles to…

December 9, 2017
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Learn how to do a frontside top turn with tips from Sean Poynter! | Photo: Ben Thouard

How To Do A Frontside Top Turn On Your SUP

As you progress and further develop your surfing skills on your stand up paddle board, one trick to add to your bag is definitely the…

August 27, 2025
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In the most recent episode released, the crew over at Red Paddle Co. gives us a few tips on how to roll up our inflatables with their revolutionary Titan Pump tucked inside.

How To Neatly Roll Up Your Inflatable Paddle Board With The Pump

In the most recent episode released from Red Paddle Co.'s "Whiteboard Wednesday" series, the crew gives us a few tips on how to roll up…

July 18, 2015
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How To Do A Cross Bow Backside Turn On A Paddle Board

The Cross Bow backside turn should be in everybody's repertoire as it's a really functional maneuver because of its relatively quick execution and its support…

August 31, 2022
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Sean Poynter teaches us how to get out of a wave. | Photo: Matty & Elena Schweitzer

How To Get Out Of A Wave On Your Paddle Board

As much as getting into a wave is important to SUP surfing, getting out of a wave can be just as critical. Knowing the ways…

November 3, 2024
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