Paddle boarding is a really fun sport and a great way to get out onto the water and enjoy the outdoors. It works your muscles as you need to be able remain balanced, but it is also relaxing once you get the hang of it. When you have your paddle board and all of your accessories ready, and you have chosen a place with nice calm waters, you are ready to have a go! But how do you do it? How do you stand up on your paddle board? We have put together this useful guide which takes you through all of the steps you need to follow in order to stand up on your Stand Up Paddle Board.  Step One – Ad ..read more

Paddle boarding is a really fun water sport that can be relaxing, invigorating, challenging, or a mix of all three depending on your experience levels and which kind of water you choose to board on. Inflatable paddle boards have allowed more people to get involved, as they are much easier to store and transport. They are also very reasonably priced.  If you are interested in taking up paddle boarding or you are looking to replace your paddle board then you have come to the right place. We have put together a list of the best paddle boards under $400 dollars to help you choose which ..read more

Kayaking has been around for a long time. For thousands of years, people have made little one-man boats in order to travel along rivers, canals, and even across the sea. However, in the modern era, kayaking has become less of a necessity and more of a recreational activity. Before this type of recreation was only for the super wealthy, but now, as prices come down and different kinds of kayaks are being made, people from any kind of background can enjoy the sport easily. Even with this flurry of new interest, that doesn’t necessarily make kayaking easy. People have a general idea of difficult ..read more

Transporting your paddle board to and from the water is made easier by a roof rack. However, if you’ve never travelled with your paddle board before, you might be curious to know: How do you strap a paddle board to a roof rack? In this article, I will provide you with a step-by-step guide on how to attach a paddle board to a roof rack, as well as some helpful tips you can keep in mind. Let’s get started. How To Strap A Paddle Board To A Roof Rack Step One – Lay Your Paddle Board On The Roof Rack To begin, you will first need to lay your paddle board on top of the roof rack face down with the ..read more

Stand Up Paddle boarding is a fantastic sport - it is challenging on your muscles and keeps you fit whilst making it fun and relaxing to be out on the water. One of the benefits of paddle boarding is that you can cover a large amount of water in a short space of time. This means that you can end up getting out into deep parts of the ocean, rivers or lakes. Even if you are a strong swimmer, it is a good idea to wear a personal flotation device to be safe. If you fall or slip off the paddle board you could injure yourself which would make it much more difficult to stay afloat. You might strugg ..read more

The standup paddle board, also known as the ‘SUP’, has seen an increase in popularity in recent years, and it’s no surprise. While it can take a little practice to get used to the balance required, paddle boards are a great, affordable way to take to the water.  Some paddle board users are doing more than just standing, though; they’re fishing. It’s a way to cast your line in areas of water that would have been otherwise hard to access because they’re too shallow for boats. But is standing paddle board fishing an effective practice, or is it just a gimmick? The following will break down ..read more

Introduction This is your year! Instead of sitting on your couch dreaming of the sea, take the plunge and join a water sport! No matter your ability or interest, there will be a water sport for you. From a relaxed day’s yachting to adventurous surfing, there are a myriad of choices on offer. Today, we will show you 20 of the best options to try – explaining how to join in, what to expect, and the unique experience each will give you.  More and more people are discovering the wonder of outdoor sports. Be a part of this growing community, and dive into a year of excitement! 20 Water Sports ..read more

There are some beautiful waters around the world that many paddleboarders would love to explore but don’t. Who’s stopping them?  Well… they’re green, 4 foot long (on average), and weigh around 230kg. Today we’re talking about Alligators.  There’s never a good time to find yourself face to face with an Alligator. And surely, the one the worst times this could happen is when you’re trying to balance on a paddleboard with nothing to protect you but your boardshorts.  Where do Alligators live?  There are two main types of Alligators. The American Alligator and the Chinese Allig ..read more

Sharks are interesting animals that will not go after humans very often, but it can happen in certain circumstances. If you are someone that goes paddle boarding, you might be wondering if you are putting yourself at the mercy of sharks, and this is something that we are going to look at in this article.  Paddle boarding is a great hobby, but are you going to be attacked by a shark in the process? We can understand why this thought might be floating around in the back of your mind, and it is a scary thing to think about. In this article, we are going to look at the possibility of being a ..read more

Costco started selling paddle boards in their spring range a few years ago. Since then, SUP boards have been a staple of their spring line. If you were hoping to snag a bargain board from Costco, there’s good and bad news. Let’s start with the bad news. The major issue with trying to purchase a sale SUP board from Costco is that they don’t advertise details of sales to non-members. This means that you have to be paying for a membership in order to receive prior notice of the Costco sales. Members will usually receive a sales ad in the mail about a week before the sale starts. This ad will lis ..read more