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Easy SUP mistakes and how to avoid them!

Heading out at your local beach, you quite often feel the gaze of others curiously staring at you. You head out onto the water, and you see a family stop and watch you as you head off into the distance and go from knees to standing. If paddling with friends, you’re probably caught up in conversation and having a great time already. If paddling solo - you may be conscious of others curiously watching for those first 5-10 minutes before finding your flow.

Therefore, with my goal to always empower you guys with as much knowledge as possible to ensure you’re feeling strong and confident on the water, I thought I’d cover some easy SUP mistakes and how to avoid them, so you know that when you hit the water, you’re going to be looking AWESOME and if anyone is looking at you, they will be looking in awe!

Vikki WestonNovember 27, 2020SUP AdviceComment

How To Paddle Into A Headwind

This weekend’s ‘Fast Track to 5km’ group experienced first hand that while the forecast may look bright and cheery, the wind can turn very quickly! Therefore it’s important to ensure you know how to paddle into a headwind so that you can safely get yourself to a more sheltered location or back to shore. Discover four easy steps on how to paddle into a headwind in this week's blog!

Vikki WestonJune 9, 2020SUP AdviceComment

How To Check The Wind Before You SUP

One of the most important elements we must consider when paddleboarding is wind and unfortunately this uncontrollable (and often unpredictable) factor can have a huge impact on whether you have a positive or negative SUP adventure. Read on to learn how to read the wind before, during and after your paddle to ensure you’re staying safe out on the water.

Vikki WestonApril 16, 2020SUP Advice Comments

5 Tips To Wearing SUP Leashes

It is not currently a legal requirement to wear a life jacket while paddleboarding, however, we do recommend you wear a leash (also known as leg rope!) In today’s blog, we discuss the 5 tips to wearing SUP leashes, supported by information from the ASI (Academy of Surfing Instructors).

Vikki WestonMarch 17, 2020SUP Advice, SUP GearComment

Do I Need A Lifejacket When Paddle Boarding?

One of the questions I get asked quite often is ‘Do I have to wear a lifejacket when paddle boarding?’ It’s a valid question, as it’s not always easy to get a clear answer because the answer depends on a couple of factors. Firstly, your location. In Australia, lifejacket laws differ from state to state. Currently, paddlers in New South Wales and Victoria do not need to wear a lifejacket while stand-up paddle boarding.

Vikki WestonFebruary 19, 2020SUP Advice