SUP Tips & How-to's - Paddle Board Techniques

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…

March 3, 2021
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Sam Eastburn with her pup Jack. | Photo © Supconnect

Tips for Stand Up Paddling with Your Dog

Would you like to experience a whole new level of adventure with your dog? Learn how to stand-up paddle (SUP) together!

February 25, 2021
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Head Above Water: Simple Tips To Avoid Accidents When Paddleboarding

It is crucial to grow your understanding of how to avoid drowning. Thankfully, there are simple tips that can help you to avoid accidents on…

February 18, 2021
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Benefits of Storing Gear In A Safe Place

Nothing is worse than getting your new board and then dropping the ball on taking care of it. One way to protect your investment is…

December 26, 2020
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Helpful Tips To Keep Your Paddleboard In Great Condition

If you want to keep your paddleboard looking and performing at its best for as long as possible, it is important to not only keep…

November 7, 2020
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Best Stand Up Paddle Boards For Dogs

If you have been thinking about taking a weekend getaway to go paddleboarding with your canine friend, getting the best stand up board for dogs…

October 31, 2020
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Essential First Aid Tips For Paddleboarding

If you follow the rules and have had some experience on the water, you should be able to enjoy a day of SUPing worry-free. While…

October 22, 2020
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How To: Install Fin on Threaded Fin Box

Here, the team at Pau Hana put together a nice tutorial on how to install a fin for an inflatable board with a threaded fin…

October 10, 2020
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SUP Fishing in the Caribbean | Photo Courtesy: Shutterstock

5 Things To Look For When Buying A Fishing Paddle Board

Fishing from your stand up paddle board (SUP) is an awesome alternative to fishing from your skiff or boat. Not only can you get a…

September 23, 2020
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Seychelle, an absolute beast on the water. | Photo courtesy: SIC Maui

Nutrition & Training: How Seychelle Fuels Her Body

As one of the fittest athletes in the world we wanted to know more about Seychelle's nutrition and diet regimen to get a better idea…

August 29, 2020
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Choosing Healthy, Delicious Snacks For Stand-Up Paddleboarding

Stand-up pddleboarding (SUP) is a high-energy sport. In fact, the average person burn twice the calories doing SUP than going out for a brisk walk…

July 31, 2020
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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 the right paddle. Here are a few…

July 19, 2020
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How SUP Can Help You Deal with Stress and Anxiety

SUP has a lot of benefits, both physical and mental. Whether it’s the novelty of being surrounded by nature or the physical aspects of the…

July 17, 2020
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World Champion Fiona Wylde. | Photo: Georgia Schofield / Starboard

How to Practice Paddleboarding Safely When You Have Diabetes

If you have diabetes, SUP is emerging as a great sport that you can enjoy without fear and even excel at it if you have…

July 10, 2020
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How To Help A Special Needs Child Enjoy Paddle Boarding

SUP, or stand up paddleboarding, is a great activity for children with special needs, provided that they receive encouragement and support from parents, SUP instructors,…

July 2, 2020
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How Can SUPers Fuel Their Body for Optimal Performance?

While you don’t need to meticulously count calories to perform at your best, it is important to stock up on a little more fuel on…

June 21, 2020
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5 Things To Make Your SUP Yoga Classes Covid Safe

How can we apply all these new regulations to SUP Yoga classes to ensure health and safety in the face of COVID19? It doesn’t matter…

June 14, 2020
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7 Physical & Mental Benefits of Whitewater SUPing

Take your paddle board out to some white-water rapids or big waves and you have a really exciting challenge on your hands. In these circumstances,…

May 20, 2020
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Tricks for Making SUP-ing Just as Easy at An Older Age

Older adults who participate in regular exercise — such as paddleboarding — often reap the many health benefits that come along with the sport. Fortunately,…

October 1, 2020
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Could Your Shoulder Pain Be Shoulder Impingement?

As is the case with surfing, SUPers can face a condition known as shoulder impingement, which occurs when the shoulder’s bursa and/or rotator cuff tendons…