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Stand-Up Paddleboarding
- Its a spectacular way to enjoy the water and outdoors
- Its great exerciseparticularly as a low-impact, core body workout
- Its easy to learn; almost anybody can do it
- Its inexpensive compared to other water-based activities
- SUP boarders can go almost anywhere theres water from ponds to oceans, flat water to rapids
History
Stand-up paddleboarding (SUP), or in the Hawaiian language Hoe he’e nalu, is an ancient form of surfing that re-emerged as a way for surfing instructors to manage their large groups of students. In the early 1960s, the beach boys of Waikiki
would stand on their long boards, and paddle out with outrigger paddles to instruct and take pictures of the tourists learning to surf.
In addition to sheer fun – some compare the feeling to walking on water – SUPing benefits riders with a strong core body workout. SUP’ing has become extremely popular in warm coastal climates and resorts, and is rapidly gaining in popularity further inland as celebrities are sampling the sport, and cross-over athletes are training with SUP. SUPs are spotted around the globeanywhere there is easy access to safe waters! Stand up paddleboarding is popular with men and women alike; because of their lower center of gravity, women often take even more quickly to paddleboarding than men do.
How to SUP
The proper form for paddle surfing requires a paddle of the correct length and size. A common rule of thumb is a shaka length, or 5 to 7 inches, longer than the rider’s height. While standing on board, the rider holds the paddle with one hand on the handle and the other hand approximately 1/3 of the way down the shaft. The hand placement alternates depending on what side the rider is paddling on. When paddling on the right side the handle is held with the left hand and the shaft with the right, and vice-versa for the left side. To paddle, the blade is first placed in the water 1 to 2 feet in front of the rider. The paddle is then pulled through the water with a motion similar to the rider punching with the top hand, while pulling with the bottom hand. The stroke is continued until the blade moves through the water to 6 to 12 inches behind the rider. Check out this great video lesson…
