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Featured Stand Up Paddle Board Articles

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21 U.S National Parks to Paddle Board!

A wonderful function of SUP is in the ability to travel, seek the new, and explo...
Paddle Board Destination: Napa Valley, California

SUP in Wine Country Napa Valley is known for one thing and really one thing onl...
Fin Size, Shape, and Position Explained

Let's talk about a very underrated piece of SUP equipment... Fins. Fir...
Paddle Across America 2020: Paddle Board Spots From LA to NYC, The Southern Route

It was late 2020 during the Covid-19 pandemic when I decided to outfit my work v...
What to Wear for Fall and Cold Water Paddle Boarding

Wondering What You Should Be Wearing for Cold Water Paddle Boarding? Be sure to...
Top Six Winter Paddle Destinations

From our friends at Standup Journal by Adam Eyal Congratulations! You’v...
Top Spots to Try Stand Up Paddle Boarding in Australia

From our friends at australia.com By Katrina Lobley If you've never given st...
What to Know About the California Current and How it Can Affect Your Paddling

California Current and Ocean Awareness The ocean is alive. To most, that would...
Newport Beach Harbor and Back Bay Kayak and Stand Up Paddle Board Launch Locations

From our friends at www.southwindkayaks.com NEWPORT BEACH HARBOR & BACK...
5 Reasons Why You Should SUP in the Winter

Did you notice it? Just a few short days ago... The calendar clicked o...
SUP FAQ for Beginners

SUP FAQ FOR BEGINNERS SUP is still a relatively new sport. If you’ve never...
Stand Up Paddle Boarding History and Heroes

Innovation Drives Stand Up Paddle Boarding The proof lies in how fa...
Must Have Items for Your Paddle Board Road Trip

Must Have Road Trip Items for the Stand Up Paddler The window is cracked an...

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