Tag: stand-up-paddle-board
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The 10 Best Inflatable Paddleboard (iSUP) Brands in 2026
We get asked “What is the Best Stand Up Paddleboard?” on a nearly daily basis. The real answer is that there isn’t a single best SUP out there – it will depend on you and how you use it. But, through years of trial and testing, it’s become clear that there are several Best Paddle…
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USA SUP Announces 2026 National Championship Location
USA SUP focuses on growing the sport of competitive Stand Up Paddleboard Racing through community development and inclusive events nation-wide. They have a network of regional representatives to promote local events and races on the national stage, and spread the message of SUP safety. Last year’s USA SUP Nationals was an absolute hoot! I had…
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4 Cold Water SUP Safety Tips for Winter Paddleboarding
Until the water becomes solid there’s no such thing as bad weather for SUP – just the wrong clothing! But that clothing choice (among other choices) can be the difference between a fun paddle session or a fatality. Here are 4 key SUP Safety tips to Stand Up Paddleboarding as the temperatures drop. SUP Safety…
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Paddling Meta – Pitfalls of Learning and Teaching
I was prompted to write this blog post after seeing two very similar videos pop up in my social media feeds from two different online paddling instructors/influencers. It made me think about the impact of social media algorithms in how people choose to teach, plus two common pitfalls in both online and in-person instruction. Both…
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Simple SUP Buying Guide to Help Choose Your First Board
Choosing your first SUP can be daunting. This guide breaks the process down into four easy steps.
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SUP Safety – Understanding Your Environment and the Weather
One of the key elements of SUP Safety is understanding your environment and knowing which weather cues to watch for when on the water.
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Why You Need to Take a SUP Lesson
Taking a SUP Lesson is one of the quickest ways to get paddling safely and effectively.
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SUP Leashes – Can This Life Saver Also be Lethal?
SUP Leashes can be important pieces of safety equipment, but they can also be extremely dangerous on moving water.
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PFDs, Life Jackets, and Buoyancy Aids – Oh My!
Life Jackets are the single most important piece of SUP and water safety equipment. Wear it!
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The Planing Hull vs Displacement Hull SUP Mythos
There are a lot of different ideas about boat design for different purposes, and SUP is fully mired in it. One thing that gets confusing is Planing and Displacement Hull SUPs – mostly because it is not really a “thing” when it comes to SUP. What are Displacement Hulls and Planing Hulls? There are many…