Paddleboarding is such a great sport for anyone with its ease of accessibility, endless diversity and remarkable health benefits. Whether you’re athletic or not, once you’ve learnt the basics, the world really is your oyster on a paddleboard. To help you utilize your progression on the water, we’ve outlined the basics of paddleboarding technique. Let’s Start With Going Straight To help you preserve energy and have control over where you … Read More →
The folks over at Red Paddle Co have released a series of short videos call “Red Shorts.” They take a quick look at some of the facets of stand up paddle boarding and how to best enjoy our time on the water. Today’s short sees Jay and his bestest friend, Marley, learn how to paddle board together. “Hi everyone! My name’s Jay and this is Marley the Sprocker Spaniel. Today … Read More →
For most, paddle boarding is preferably done under the warmth of summer sun, but for a majority of the planet, it doesn’t last year round. However, paddle boarding doesn’t have to end with the summer, in fact, you can paddle 365 days a year as long as you are prepared and calculated. To keep you on the water year round, we have outlined our 5 top tips for paddle boarding … Read More →
While many areas enforce PFDs and life jackets, we at Green Water Sports, like John, believe a leash is your most important piece of paddling gear. We never paddle without one, regardless of the conditions. Once you have the leash, be sure to also abide by the local laws regarding PFDs. “If you don’t have a leash, don’t go paddle boarding.” Tune in to the video above for more safety … Read More →
This week Fanatic bring us a great video on how to stand up paddle board (SUP) in windy conditions. They cover awareness of the conditions and some techniques for paddling in wind. Paddle boarding can be glorious fun, but weather can change quickly. It is wise to be aware of the current conditions, forecasted conditions, telling a friend where you’ll be and when you’ll be back. Aside from learning about … Read More →