What to Expect Entering the Surf with your Paddle Board for the First Time Getting into the surf on your paddle board is one of the most rewarding experiences. You have off shore breeze and a blast of adrenaline rush to look forward to. Stand up paddling is said to be more seductive than surfing. Here is everything you need to know about the sport as a newbie. Newbie’s Mistake The biggest mistake that almost everyone makes when heading into the ocean on a paddle board is that they underestimate the power of water, and overestimate their own fitness. You can stand under the water and be called a mild water sport athlete, but standing up a fat wave that tosses you around in the water is not the best experience for a newbie. And all that while, the board you lost control of…

What NOT to Do When Learning how to Paddle Board – Part 2 We posted about the most common mistakes that people make on their first trip out in the water when paddle boarding, here is more on that front. Holding the Paddle Wrong How many positions could their possibly be? It is just a straight paddle isn’t it; obviously the only thing to take care of is that the blade side dips in the water. Right? Wrong! Holding the paddle just right gets you tons of favors with your performance at paddle boarding. Forget the forward stroke; you want to take care of the way you hold the paddle first. The paddle should cross over your body, when you switch sides, you should switch hand positions too. Both your hands must be positioned a bit wider than the width of your shoulders. When…

What NOT to Do When Learning how to Paddle Board- Part 1 One of the beauties of paddle boarding is that it can be enjoyed by anyone. However, some people make mistakes during their first experience that masks on a bad impression of the sport, and ultimately discourages these people to stop pursuing the water sports altogether. Don’t be one of those people – they are missing out on tons of fun. Here are some of the mistakes that paddle board rentals list for novices to avoid. Being Overconfident Everyone is welcome to the new sport when signing up for paddle board tours, most people look for the time slots when the sun is at its highest, because obviously they would like to get a tan, proof of them indulging in the water sports while also getting a good workout out of it. The…

When you think about paddle boarding, what comes to your mind first? The amazing work out? The beautiful scenery? The peacefulness of the calm water and the wildlife around you? Those are all great things that paddle boarding entails, but have you ever thought about doing yoga on a paddle board? Just like paddling down the river or across the lake gives you a work out, SUP yoga also has some pretty awesome benefits. Not only do you get to witness the bustling wildlife around you, you get to become one with it. Yoga is already known to be great for your health. It’s a stress reducer, it strengthens and tones your body while stretching you out to help with your flexibility. Instead of heading to that loud and crowded gym, hop on a paddle board and let the sunshine kiss your skin while…

It’s nearly impossible to know when exactly modern stand up paddle boarding began. Ancient cultures all over the world have used boards, canoes, and other forms of water transportation and a long stick to fish, travel, fight wars and ride the waves of the ocean. Warriors in Africa used to stand up in hallowed out canoes and use their spear weapons as a paddle to move silently into enemy territory. In 1778 is when Captain James Cook discovered the Hawaiian people surfing. It was done either in canoes or carved boards from the Koa tree. The village chief obviously had the biggest, longest board while the people under him had the smaller ones. They often used a paddle to get themselves out into the waves. The Hawaiians would also stand on their boards in order to get a better view of the other surfers…

When signing up for kayaking tours down the river or by the bay, one must know how to interact with ships. This can be confusing and scary. If you are a beginner and are using kayak rentals out of curiosity and recreational purposes, there is probably going to be a guide to help you through. So there really is no reason to find the ordeal daunting at all. Kayaking is an exciting sport, but that does not exempt anyone from not being cautious. Check out some of the safety tips for paddlers. It does not matter if you are kayaking in the river or open water, you need a life jacket. Most people keep a life jacket with them in the kayak, but that is not much good in case they get separated from the kayak with the life jacket out of reach. This…

Kayaking is one sport that is sought out for different reasons by different people. Some just want to see what’s it really like to be in a vessel that keeps starring in commercials promoting an adventurous brand image; others have been kayaking their whole life and want to get back to it on weekends; the list of purposes goes on. Check out some of the most common kinds that you will find in a reputable kayaking service. Recreational Kayaks Recreational kayaking is basic kayaking that is done on safe water bodies, mostly lakes that are well protected. There are boats that are used in rental fleets local parks and are also found on the shores of local lake homes. These kayaks are designed to be stable and wide. There is zero experience required to paddle these and therefore speed is not one of their…

So you have booked a couple of kayaking tours, or are planning to visit Kayaks and Boards to avail one of the super cool rental offers, and happen to love the water sports. It is not enough that you book a tour for a premium experience you may need to gear up for a comfortable kayak too. Wet Suit Booties Wet suit booties crafted of neoprene are a great choice when it comes to kayaking. Sandals are at times dangerous as they run the risk of foot entrapment and do not protect socks. And you cannot just go with any water shoes either; most popular shoes fashioned for wearing in water are too bulky and would not fit in the hull of the kayak, especially since the heels of your feet are already rubbing against its interior when you paddle. When worn with dry…