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Stand up paddleboards (SUP) have opened a new door when it comes to getting a workout by combining paddleboarding and a yoga class. Both are fantastic workouts on their own but together, it is a win-win. It is not complicated; it is simply doing yoga on a paddleboard out on the water instead of on a yoga mat. Now’s your chance to get out of the studio or gym and on to the open water!

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For those who love to stand up paddleboard (SUP) or are looking to get into the sport, a great incentive is the dynamic workout you get from the sport. A stand up paddleboarder not only has fun, but also enjoys a great healthy physical activity that is easy to learn. It’s an awesome workout as even a relaxing recreational paddle ends up burning between 305 to 430 calories every hour a paddler is out on the water. Read More

It’s time to hit the books and learn SUP and Surf Slang 101. Stand up paddleboarding (SUP) has its own language, slang terms borrowed from surfing and other paddle sports terminology or invented for SUP itself. Since SUP is a combination of sports and their associated equipment some of the common words may be familiar other words are freshly minted for paddling. Pick up the lingo so you can speak to your fellow paddleboarders in their own language and understand what these definitions actually mean. Bookmark this SUP glossary for easy reference and you’ll be speaking the lingo of a pro in no time. Read More

If you are new to stand up paddleboarding and want to get into SUP racing, it can be a little daunting to hit the water for your first competition. Once you’ve mastered the basics of SUP it might be time to take up a competitive challenge. Whether you want to do a small charity paddle or a long SUP race, you need to make sure you’re up to the task. That way you can enjoy the challenge and stay motivated for the next one. Read More