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5 Often-Overlooked (and Critically Important) SUP Safety Practices

While stand up paddle boarding is generally regarded as a very safe activity, there are some basic safety measures that should be practiced each and…

February 19, 2025
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How To Keep Your Kids Safe on A SUP

Stand up paddle boarding is one of the fastest growing activities in the world, and with good reason: it's a blast! However, as with all…

July 27, 2024
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How To Get Your Kids Interested in SUP

In an age when 90% of two year olds can already use a tablet, it's tough to drag kids away from their screens and video games.…

August 10, 2024
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Sean Poynter surfing in Maui. | Photo: Starboard / John Carter

The Common Misconception of Stance

Recently while at the beach and during retreats I’ve noticed a common error in people paddle surfing in the line-up: their stance. Stance in the…

September 26, 2024
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Maui, Hawaii. | Photo: Starboard / John Carter

How You Can Help The Earth Through Paddle Boarding

There’s no better way to experience and enjoy the beautiful place that we call home by grabbing your paddle board and jumping in the water.…

April 22, 2024
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Learn how to fix a small ding on your paddle board.

How To Fix A Ding On Your Standup Paddle Board

Getting a ding on your paddle board is a bummer but it’s not the end of the world. Unless something catastrophic happens dings on your…

October 8, 2022
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Sean Poynter going back to the basics. | Photo: Starboard / Georgia Schofield

Tips To Improve Your SUP Surf Performance

Now that you’re hooked to the feeling of riding waves you’re probably ready to step it up and start improving your skills. We’ve gathered tips…

January 4, 2025
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Zane Schweitzer, one of the best SUP surfers in the world. | Photo: Starboard / Georgia Schofield

SUP Surfing Mistakes To Avoid

Mistakes are inevitable, they happen to the best of us so in order to give you a jumpstart and get you some insight on what…

February 18, 2024
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A Beginner's Guide to SUP Yoga

When not training for a race or world record attempt you will likely find Seychelle channeling her inner chi and practicing and even teaching SUP…

December 13, 2024
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Fiona Wylde | Photo: Starboard / John Carter

Tips For SUP Surfing Beginners

Want to add in some excitement to your SUP routine and start SUP surfing? We’ve talked to some of stand up paddling’s best surfers and…

March 21, 2024
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Hunter Harlow’s 5 SUP Fishing Tips

Want to start SUP fishing but need a few helpful hints? Here, BOTE SUP fishing ambassador Hunter Harlow shares his expert insight on SUP fishing…

December 27, 2024
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What To Avoid On A SUP Expedition

Adventure is one of the perks of SUP and it’s what keeps us all coming back for more. But, it’s not always as easy and…

May 22, 2024
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Seychelle Webster during her Guinness World Record paddle. | Photo: David Rush

How To Fuel Your Paddling Addiction When Injured

Being injured is a drag. It is something that we all go through at one time or another, professional athletes and weekend warriors alike. It's…

April 13, 2018
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Connor Baxter during his 2016 winning run at the Maui to Molokai event. | Photo: Karen Baxter

What To Do Before Your First Downwinder

Downwind paddling on a stand up paddle board (SUP) is one of the funnest ways you can choose to ride your SUP. But, downwinders are…

September 11, 2024
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Mike Tavares at Lake Tahoe with his sidekick Shredder. | Photo: Flux Photography

How To Get Your Dog Comfortable On A SUP

While I am no dog expert, I have spent enough time with Shredder and other dogs on the water to know that paddling with your…

September 28, 2024
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Seychelle Hattingh during the Lost Mills "Fastest Paddler on Earth" race. | Photo via: Mistral

6 Ways To Help Speed Up Recovery While You Are Injured

Supconnect’s 2016 Woman of the Year, Seychelle Webster, was struck with an unfortunate injury to the ribs and has been working on her recovery over…

August 28, 2019
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River SUP Top Mistakes

Stand up paddling on the river is tough. It’s one of the most technical avenues of paddle boarding and there are a lot of mistakes…

August 13, 2023
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Todd Caranto demonstrates how to install side bite fins into a paddle board.

How To Install Side Bite Fins On A SUP

With the help from Pau Hana’s Todd Caranto, learn how to properly install side bites into a fin box of a stand up paddle board.

June 5, 2016
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Todd Caranto of Pau Hana SUP demonstrating how to lift a stand up paddle board.

How To Lift A Stand Up Paddle Board To Avoid Injury

Often times, stand up paddle boards can be big, bulky and weigh a lot which can make the task of lifting the board quite difficult.…

September 19, 2024
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Tips For Running Whitewater On A SUP

When you get confident paddle boarding in flat water try the transition into some easy whitewater. Running whitewater is a super fun challenge that can…

May 4, 2022
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