When heading out on the water, whether for a peaceful paddle or an adventurous ride, having the right gear is crucial. A well-prepared paddling gear …
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Our last day on the Hudson River started at 1:30 AM. So remember my guess about camping above the tideline? Yeah, that was pretty wrong. Waves were lapping at our …
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One of the many exciting aspects of attending a major SUP event such as the Pacific Paddle Games is the opportunity to learn about and occasionally test new products. I …
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Bret Warner is a guest contributor to Keep it Green presented by NSP, Rebecca Parson’s column on environmental and sustainable topics in the paddling community. Transitioning to a sustainable future …
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The bi-annual International Va’a Federation Distance Championships took place in beautiful Mooloolaba, Queensland from 9 – 17 August. The event was hosted by the Australian Outrigger Canoe Racing Association and …
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Probably the most common question I get about standup paddling is “Do you fall?” The answer of course is, “Yes.” We all fall. Your first time on a paddleboard is …
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For the past month and a half, SUP Examiner has tested OX Endurance Formula, a new action sports supplement designed to increase one’s endurance and maintain mental focus during the course …
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If standup paddling is to be considered a niche sport, then downwind paddling is a niche within a niche. Much like driving a vintage sports car at speed along a …
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For the past few years, Team 404 racers have turned to the reliable V3, a venerable all-around workhorse of a stand up paddleboard, for a consistent string of top finishes …
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Getting warm and dry after a paddle in cold water is essential. We can’t all live in Tahiti and many paddlers outside of the tropics get geared up before and …
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Not only didn’t I sleep well, I woke up kind of a mess. Yesterday had been so grueling — I didn’t think I could face any more of that combined …
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Not all SUP travel paddles are created equal. This mantra carries over to the travel paddle market where it may be even more important. The last thing you want is …
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From SCORA: Josh Crayton began paddling for the Lanakila Outrigger Canoe Club in the summer of 1980. His older sister Erin married Al Ching, founder of Lanakila. Josh relies on …