Have you ever practiced yoga on a paddleboard in the middle of the water? If not, you’re missing out on a unique and exhilarating experience that combines yoga and paddleboarding. Stand up paddleboard yoga, also known as SUP yoga, is a challenging, rewarding, and incredibly fun way to improve your balance, flexibility, and mindfulness. In this ultimate guide, we’ll take you through the basics of stand up paddleboard yoga, from understanding what it is to getting started, mastering basic and advanced poses, improving your balance, and finding classes and retreats near you. Key Takeaways Stand ..read more

There are a lot of things to consider when you are looking for the best standup paddle board (SUP). You want to find a board that is the right size and weight for you, as well as one that is easy to control. You also want to find one that’s durable and can withstand a few bumps and scrapes. But most importantly, you have to decide between a hard board or an inflatable SUP. With so many different paddle boards on the market, it can be hard to know where to start your search. That’s why we’ve put together a list of the eight best paddle boards. We’ve taken into account all of the factors mention ..read more

Stand-up paddle boarding (SUP) is a blissful activity, and—save for its more extreme versions on whitewater rivers or heavy-duty surf breaks—it’s about as chill as watersports come. Some paddleboarders are thus lulled into a false sense of security, forgetting that anytime you’re out and about on the water—any kind of water deep enough to SUP on—there’s an inherent danger. Fortunately, safety-conscious paddleboarders can do a lot to minimize the risk and maximize the enjoyment. The most important piece of SUP safety equipment is, of course, the personal flotation device, or PFD. You should alw ..read more

Stand-up paddle boarding (SUP) is a blissful activity, and—save for its more extreme versions on whitewater rivers or heavy-duty surf breaks—it’s about as chill as watersports come. Some paddleboarders are thus lulled into a false sense of security, forgetting that anytime you’re out and about on the water—any kind of water deep enough to SUP on—there’s an inherent danger. Fortunately, safety-conscious paddleboarders can do a lot to minimize the risk and maximize the enjoyment. The most important piece of SUP safety equipment is, of course, the personal flotation device, or PFD. You should alw ..read more

The inflatable SUP board is an awesome invention that has opened up paddle boarding to a whole new audience. Inflatable boards are lighter than hard boards, more robust, easier to store and carry, cheaper, and you don’t even need a roof rack to haul them. Perfect! Except for one downside – having to pump them up every time you want to use them. Inflatable SUP boards come with a manual pump, and while they’re not difficult to use, it is monotonous, physical, sweaty work that not many people enjoy doing. It’s not ideal for kids, anyone suffering from an injury, or anyone with more than one board ..read more

Among outdoor recreation in general and watersports specifically, few activities have exploded in popularity as much as stand-up paddleboarding (SUP). This beginner-friendly mode of getting on the water has broad-based, all-ages appeal, and many who are introduced to it—say, via rentals at popular beachfronts or destination resorts—get altogether hooked and end up wanting to purchase their very own board. As the sport has expanded—and as SUP practitioners have continued to push the limits of just where paddle boards can go and how long a paddleboarding outing can last—board technology has beco ..read more

Foil surfing is one of the newest and most exciting extreme sports. It’s taking surfers to formerly unknown waves and offering unforgettable sessions on days that were formerly unrideable. The board flies above the ocean’s surface due to a hydrofoil, which creates lift similar to an airplane wing. This allows surfers to catch even the smallest waves.  An eFoil is a surfboard with an electric propeller just above the wing of the hydrofoil, which powers the board to move through any water. The eFoil is powered by a nearly silent electric motor and rechargeable battery. It’s controlled ..read more

Buying an eFoil is a big investment. An efoil can cost as much as a used car, so it’s something you want to get right! An eFoil is a lot more fun than any car at the same price though, so I encourage you to keep reading to see our top picks for the best eFoils to buy in 2022. Criteria for Choosing Which eFoil to Buy When choosing an eFoil there are a few attributes you’re going to want to look at when comparing which to go with. Here’s a breakdown of the main features we’ll look at to compare all of the products. The Board The board and hydrofoil are going to control how the board rides, how i ..read more

When you begin paddle boarding, you’ll soon realize that one of the trickiest things is transporting the board from home to water. And unless you’re lucky enough to live in your own lake house with a private dock, the chances are that will require you to load your paddle board onto your vehicle. And the easiest way to do that is by using a paddle board roof rack.  There are plenty of them available, and they come in a range of shapes, styles, and prices, which can be confusing when you’re starting out. So we’ve put together this guide to the best paddle board roof racks on the market. Plu ..read more

Stand up paddle boarding, or SUP, has fully established itself as one of the most popular outdoor activities in the 21st century. Part of its appeal is the basic ideal blend of a physical workout with plenty of laidback relaxation going on as well, not to mention the fact that the sport is very accessible. A wonderfully wide range of ages and physical fitness levels can enjoy paddle boarding in calm water. The SUP experience can be as utterly relaxed and low-intensity or as high-octane and adrenaline-pumping as you wish. But what exactly is this wildly popular activity? How does it work, and w ..read more