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Use my tips to stand on water with standup paddleboarding
Standup paddleboarding is a fun and challenging full body workout
Though the ancient Hawaiians invented it, uber-surfer Laird Hamilton popularized the sport in the last decade, and a growing number of people are taking it up each year.
I caught the bug about four years ago when I tried standup paddleboarding (SUP) during a trip to Maui. I instantly fell in love with it and now regularly head out on our local waters, especially during the summer months.
SUP provides a great full-body workout that builds strength, core stability, balance and endurance all at the same time. But the best part is you’re having so much fun you don’t even know you’re getting a workout. And as I’ve blogged before, I’m a big fan of exercising outdoors.
Here are some tips to help you get the most out of standup paddleboarding:
If you want some personal or group instruction, Deep Cove Canoe & Kayak can help you out. Deep Cove is an excellent place for beginners to try out SUP as the early morning water is usually glassy and the bay is sheltered so you can practice safely.
Paddlesurf Canada also has some great information on standup paddleboarding around Vancouver and B.C.