In stand up paddle boarding, having a good paddle stroke is crucial to seeing results and improving skill level. Many of stand up paddling's top athletes stress that the paddle stroke is one of the most important, if not the most important, tool to master when paddling. We caught up with many of stand up paddling's best athletes to get some tips on how to have a great paddle stroke. See what they had to say...
When preparing for your very first SUP race it's important to be prepared and know what to expect from your first experience. To give you some insight on what you need to do to get ready for your first paddle board race, we caught up with some of the best SUP racing pros out there to get you some tips. Here are the top five tips for first time SUP racers:
Champions rise at the 2025 India Paddle Festival! Christian Andersen’s stunning sprint victory, Espe Barreras’ dominant performance, and Antonio Morillo’s overall triumph set the stage for an epic SUP season.
Antonio Morillo and Espe Barreras claim victory on Day 1 at the APP India Paddle Festival.
Agios Nikolaos On SUP 2025 marks its 10th anniversary with an ICF World Ranking Event, top athletes, €9,000 in prizes, and thrilling races in Crete.
Starboard race board setup for race day: Connor Baxter’s ultimate guide for performance.
After a spectacular first year edition in 2024 that saw breakout performances, the India Paddle Festival is back for another exciting event to kick off the racing year.
This year’s Hanohano Ocean Challenge drew an unprecedented 889 registered athletes, the largest short-course field in the event’s history.
The EuroTour 2025 season kicked off in spectacular fashion at the Indoor World Cup held at boot Düsseldorf in Germany.
As we sit in the heat of downwind season we've decided to compile a list of the top must-do downwinders around the world. We teamed up with the crew at SIC Maui who've built some of the best downwind boards on the market, so they know a thing-or-two about a good downwind run when they see it.
The Hanohano Outrigger Canoe Club proudly invites paddlers and ocean enthusiasts from around the world to join us in celebrating the 30th Anniversary of the Hanohano Ocean Challenge on January 25, 2025.
The 2024 ICF Stand Up Paddleboard (SUP) & Paddleboard World Championships in Sarasota, Florida, delivered an electrifying showcase of elite talent, record-breaking performances, and historic milestones.