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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…

April 7, 2022
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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…

September 4, 2022
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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…

January 15, 2023
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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…

December 10, 2022
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How To Do A Frontside Cutback On Your Paddleboard

Now that you've gotten comfortable getting in and out of the waves on your paddleboard and are a master at catching them, you're now ready…

May 7, 2023
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Sean Poynter gives us a few helpful tips on how to get back to standing on our SUP after falling. | Photo: Matty & Elena Schweitzer

How To Get Back On Your Paddle Board After Falling

Falling off of your paddle board is going to happen at some point or another when paddle boarding. It can be troublesome to get back…

September 16, 2020
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Learn how to fall off your SUP with tips from Sean Poynter.

How To Properly Fall Off Your SUP

Falling off of our paddle boards is inevitable. It's part of the process, sometimes even part of the fun. There is however a right and…

May 15, 2022
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How To Ride The Line On Your Stand Up Paddle Board

So you've gotten the hang of catching waves on your SUP and now you're ready to start riding the line of the wave. SUP Surf…

August 12, 2022
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How To Maintain Your Inflatable SUP Pump With Red Paddle Co.

Maintaining your pump is easy. Red Paddle Co. has designed their pump to be as maintenance free as possible, but if you do need to…

June 10, 2015
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Learn a few things about using a longboard shape SUP for some extra fun this summer! | Photo: Local Sessions Magazine

Summer SUP Fun On A Longboard Shape

Supconnect contributor Haywood Newkirk dives into teaching us all about longboard shapes on our stand up paddle boards and how to get started sup surfing…

July 6, 2022
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How To Catch A Wave On Your SUP

So you've mastered the basics and you're ready to catch yourself a wave. SUP Surf master Sean Poynter gives us the know-how on how to…

October 29, 2022
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Learn how to properly store and carry your SUP leash with SUP Surf Expert, Sean Poynter.

How To Carry and Store Your SUP Leash

It's important to store your gear correctly so that you have a nice life span of your gear as well as having a benefit to…

May 28, 2015
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Mark and Dozer surfing. | Photo: Isle Surf & SUP

Surfing With Dozer: How to Paddle Board With Your Dog

Always wanted to take your pup paddle boarding with you? The crew at Isle Surf and SUP have come out with an awesome how-to to…

May 27, 2015
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Dashama Gordon, a Starboard SUP ambassador, is a leading voice in the SUP Yoga movement.

How to Choose Gear for SUP Yoga

As one of the leading voices in the SUP Yoga movement Dashama Gordon knows a thing or two about Yoga and paddle boarding. Some of…

September 25, 2022
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Sean Poynter teaches us how to successfully paddle through whitewater.

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…

June 9, 2022
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To become a SUP coach, a good and solid skill set is essential, coupled with the desire to learn and work with others.

How To Become A SUP Coach

As SUP grows through its variety of disciplines, locations and SUP clubs, the requirement for good, fun and safe coaching is needed. This, more often…

September 7, 2022
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