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How To Paddle Through Waves
How To Paddle Through Waves

Paddling through the waves on your paddle board can be a difficult task if not done properly. Luckily, former International Surfing Association (ISA) World Stand Up Paddleboard Surf Champion Sean Poynter, gives us tips on how to successfully paddle through whitewater.

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Tips for Paddle Boarding if You're Overweight
Tips for Paddle Boarding if You're Overweight

Ever since modern paddle boarding was invented in the 1940s, it has become an excellent way for beginners and veterans alike to calm the mind, all while getting a full-body workout.

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6 Dog Breeds Great For Paddleboarding
6 Dog Breeds Great For Paddleboarding

Some dogs are born to join you in the water, while others will take it a step further and try their hand—or paw—at paddleboarding. This lakeside or shoreline sport, which involves propelling oneself through the water with a paddle, is ideal for owners and canines who want to make more than a splash.

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Nutritional Tips For Finding Balance On And Off Your Sup
Nutritional Tips For Finding Balance On And Off Your Sup

In order to achieve good balance on your board, it is important that you have a good balance of nutrition when you’re off the board. So, check out these three tips that can supplement your strength training and improve your game.

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Cross Training Workouts With Connor Baxter
Cross Training Workouts With Connor Baxter

Want to boost your paddling performance without even touching the water? This land-based workout routine, demonstrated by World Champion paddler Connor Baxter, is designed to improve your strength, endurance, and power.

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Top Mistakes To Avoid In Sup Yoga
Top Mistakes To Avoid In Sup Yoga

Dashama 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

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SUP Beginner Tips

SUP Stories
Summer Nutrition 101: Everything Your Body Needs To Stay On Top
Summer Nutrition 101: Everything Your Body Needs To Stay On Top

From June to August, we are more likely to lose hydration and energy because of the hot temperatures. Therefore, you need to ensure that you’re preparing for each paddle-board session by eating right.

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How To Paddle Through Waves
How To Paddle Through Waves

Paddling through the waves on your paddle board can be a difficult task if not done properly. Luckily, former International Surfing Association (ISA) World Stand Up Paddleboard Surf Champion Sean Poynter, gives us tips on how to successfully paddle through whitewater.

Read more →
Top Reasons You Need An Inflatable Paddle Board
Top Reasons You Need An Inflatable Paddle Board

Stand up paddle boarding is climbing in popularity around the world and becoming readily accessible to anyone and everyone.

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Tips for Paddle Boarding if You're Overweight
Tips for Paddle Boarding if You're Overweight

Ever since modern paddle boarding was invented in the 1940s, it has become an excellent way for beginners and veterans alike to calm the mind, all while getting a full-body workout.

Read more →
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SUP Fitness & Nutrition Tips

SUP Stories
Summer Nutrition 101: Everything Your Body Needs To Stay On Top
Summer Nutrition 101: Everything Your Body Needs To Stay On Top

From June to August, we are more likely to lose hydration and energy because of the hot temperatures. Therefore, you need to ensure that you’re preparing for each paddle-board session by eating right.

Read more →
Tips for Paddle Boarding if You're Overweight
Tips for Paddle Boarding if You're Overweight

Ever since modern paddle boarding was invented in the 1940s, it has become an excellent way for beginners and veterans alike to calm the mind, all while getting a full-body workout.

Read more →
Nutritional Tips For Finding Balance On And Off Your Sup
Nutritional Tips For Finding Balance On And Off Your Sup

In order to achieve good balance on your board, it is important that you have a good balance of nutrition when you’re off the board. So, check out these three tips that can supplement your strength training and improve your game.

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SUP Gear Tips

SUP Stories
5 Tips For Buying A Family Sup
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 the wrong decision when buying a SUP.

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SUP Tail Design 101
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.

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What Makes A Quality Sup?
What Makes A Quality Sup?

With the explosion of stand up paddle boarding, many brands of SUP have appeared in the market. You can buy online, at specialty shops or sporting goods stores. You can even get them at big box stores. Prices vary from as little as $500 to over $3000.

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SUP Race Tips

SUP Stories
Summer Nutrition 101: Everything Your Body Needs To Stay On Top
Summer Nutrition 101: Everything Your Body Needs To Stay On Top

From June to August, we are more likely to lose hydration and energy because of the hot temperatures. Therefore, you need to ensure that you’re preparing for each paddle-board session by eating right.

Read more →
Nutritional Tips For Finding Balance On And Off Your Sup
Nutritional Tips For Finding Balance On And Off Your Sup

In order to achieve good balance on your board, it is important that you have a good balance of nutrition when you’re off the board. So, check out these three tips that can supplement your strength training and improve your game.

Read more →
Cross Training Workouts With Connor Baxter
Cross Training Workouts With Connor Baxter

Want to boost your paddling performance without even touching the water? This land-based workout routine, demonstrated by World Champion paddler Connor Baxter, is designed to improve your strength, endurance, and power.

Read more →
Choosing Healthy, Delicious Snacks For Stand-up Paddleboarding
Choosing Healthy, Delicious Snacks For Stand-up Paddleboarding

You should avoid snacks that are particularly carb-heavy or have a high fat content, like potato chips. It is also important to avoid anything with a high sugar content, like a candy bar, as you definitely don’t want that sugar crash a couple of hours later when you’re out on the water.

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SUP Surf Tips

SUP Stories
Summer Nutrition 101: Everything Your Body Needs To Stay On Top
Summer Nutrition 101: Everything Your Body Needs To Stay On Top

From June to August, we are more likely to lose hydration and energy because of the hot temperatures. Therefore, you need to ensure that you’re preparing for each paddle-board session by eating right.

Read more →
How To Paddle Through Waves
How To Paddle Through Waves

Paddling through the waves on your paddle board can be a difficult task if not done properly. Luckily, former International Surfing Association (ISA) World Stand Up Paddleboard Surf Champion Sean Poynter, gives us tips on how to successfully paddle through whitewater.

Read more →
Nutritional Tips For Finding Balance On And Off Your Sup
Nutritional Tips For Finding Balance On And Off Your Sup

In order to achieve good balance on your board, it is important that you have a good balance of nutrition when you’re off the board. So, check out these three tips that can supplement your strength training and improve your game.

Read more →
How You Can Help The Earth Through Paddle Boarding
How You Can Help The Earth Through Paddle Boarding

There’s no better way to experience and enjoy the beautiful place that we call home by grabbing your paddle board and jumping in the water.

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SUP Fishing Tips

SUP Stories
Top Reasons You Need An Inflatable Paddle Board
Top Reasons You Need An Inflatable Paddle Board

Stand up paddle boarding is climbing in popularity around the world and becoming readily accessible to anyone and everyone.

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How You Can Help The Earth Through Paddle Boarding
How You Can Help The Earth Through Paddle Boarding

There’s no better way to experience and enjoy the beautiful place that we call home by grabbing your paddle board and jumping in the water.

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Sup Fishing Versus Kayak Fishing: Why Sup Fishing Rocks
Sup Fishing Versus Kayak Fishing: Why Sup Fishing Rocks

For experienced fishermen and newbies alike, it’s smart to keep up with the latest trends. And learning about kayaks and fishing SUPs may benefit you more than you think! Even if you think you’ve perfected your gear and fishing technique, you know there are multiple factors at play that determine what your catch will be like. So, what if you can benefit from a different vessel when out on the waters?

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4 Tips For Bass Fishing From Your Sup: A Beginner’s Guide
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.

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6 Fishing Tips From The Pros
6 Fishing Tips From The Pros

Here, we’ve caught up with some of the SUP fishing pros from Vibe Kayaks to share some helpful tips and tricks that should give you a nice jumpstart into your new favorite hobby.

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Must Have Gear For Sup Fishing
Must Have Gear For Sup Fishing

SUP Fishing is quickly becoming one of the go-to ways to have some fun on your stand-up paddle board and for good reason, it’s FUN!

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River / Whitewater SUP Tips

SUP Stories
Top Reasons You Need An Inflatable Paddle Board
Top Reasons You Need An Inflatable Paddle Board

Stand up paddle boarding is climbing in popularity around the world and becoming readily accessible to anyone and everyone.

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River Sup Top Mistakes
River Sup Top Mistakes

Stand up paddling on the river is tough. It’s one of the most technical avenues of paddle boarding and there are a lot of mistakes that rookies, and even sometimes experienced paddle boarders make.

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Whitewater Sup Swimming And Recovery Tip
Whitewater Sup Swimming And Recovery Tip

Whitewater paddling while fun, is also pretty dangerous. It’s important to make sure you’re comfortable paddling whitewater and whatever class you’re on.

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How You Can Help The Earth Through Paddle Boarding
How You Can Help The Earth Through Paddle Boarding

There’s no better way to experience and enjoy the beautiful place that we call home by grabbing your paddle board and jumping in the water.

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Foil Tips

SUP Stories
Sup Foil 101: Tips To Make Sup Foil Surfing Easier
Sup Foil 101: Tips To Make Sup Foil Surfing Easier

Learning to foil surf can be both frustrating and intimidating. Here are a few tips from my own experience that helped me progress my skill level really fast.

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Sup Foiling: What Paddle Should I Use?
Sup Foiling: What Paddle Should I Use?

Foil surfing suspends you into the air. It's a crazy and unique feeling that is somewhere between flying and surfing. But do you need a longer paddle because you are surfing much higher in the air?

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Sup Foil 101: How To Choose A Foil For Your Sup
Sup Foil 101: How To Choose A Foil For Your Sup

With so many different foil brands, wing sizes and mast sizes, how in the world are you supposed to choose the right one?

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Sup Foil 101: How To Choose A Sup Foil Board
Sup Foil 101: How To Choose A Sup Foil Board

Many board companies offer foil specific boards, you can have one custom made or you can even alter an old board you have laying around. Here are a few things to consider when choosing a SUP Foil board.

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