Skills and drills to boost paddling thrills
While gentle cruising offers an achievable entry point into the sport, the most exhilarating stand up paddling areas require greater skill and balance. [...]
SUP Coaching
SUP coaching – is it worthwhile?
This article will delve into some of the reasons paddleboard coaching may be overlooked, what some of the benefits might be, what a good coach may look like, and if there are any limitations of coaching that I have observed. [...]
What makes a great SUP coach?
Is there a difference between being an instructor or a coach? I would argue that there is a big difference. [...]
Feel and timing to harness your paddling power
Timing in paddling is equally essential for performance. You can see timing in action when you watch a good paddler. [...]
Improving at SUP – why bother?
I see SUP as a continuous challenge of mind and body. [...]
SUP foiling progression
Words: Tez Plavenieks Photos: Oli Lane-Pearce & Tez Plavenieks SUP foiling has fascinated me for a while now. Recently, the discipline has evolved to incorporate three [...]
Competitive sprinting 101
For this article, we will be focusing on the competitive element of sprint, which is often our first experience of paddling fast. [...]
The art of drafting: why paddlers should practice it
Drafting is an essential skill if you intend to race. It offers the biggest opportunity to finish as high up the field as possible. [...]
WW river surfing
During this article, we will examine what river surfing is, why it is something we should pay attention to when out on the rivers. [...]
Finding the flow state through downwinding
Downwinding requires a complete amalgamation of all the skills, knowledge and fitness acquired in other areas of SUP. [...]
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