If you’ve ever paddled in windy conditions you know how much nicer it is when you’ve punched hard into the windy only to be rewarded skimming down the swells paddling downwind! Paddling on a SUP race/performance board (aka downwind boards) can be tricky at first but once you get the little things right, you get […]
The auspicious Molokai 2 Oahu paddle race has been cancelled this year due to COVID19, however the organisers are creating a silver lining by hosting a virtual race! This means we can all now get involved in this amazing event and get bragging rights to boot!! The 2020 Virtual Edition of the Moloka’i-2-O’ahu Paddleboard World […]
Travelling from Point A – Point B in open water, includes varying distances you can race as well as course layout. Flat Water Racing can be anything from a short straight line sprint to a marathon course with turning buoys to guide the correct course. Top Tips: – Know the distance and type of […]
Enter and exit through the surf break with a distance paddle race in between. AKA BOP racing. Originating from the famous Battle of Paddle Race originating in California which no longer runs there are plenty of versions and courses in open water environments to challenge one’s SUP racing skills. SUP Ocean Racing is a combination […]
Involves paddling downwind on the open water in very high wind conditions which creates continuous running swells and bumps which you can ride for miles on end if you’re good at it! You are normally travelling down a straight line usually from Point A – Point B. TOP TIPS – Similar to that of SUP […]
Surfing but on a paddleboard and with a paddle in hand TOP TIPS – Know how to paddle well before you encounter a surf break environment! Leg rope is a MUST at all times! Find a break that’s quiet and isolated and away from other surfers. Respect surfing rules for everyone’s safety and enjoyment of […]
UPDATE ON Covid19 RESTRICTIONS: April 2020 In accordance with current rules of a maximum of 2 people out in public spaces, here at WATSSUP we have closed our group sessions at the moment and have opened up our Private Lessons every day of the week with the added choice of 60 mins or 90 mins […]
You may have noticed if you have been following our recent blog series, that there is a lot more skill and technique to SUPing as people often think. It is actually this fact that inspired us to write our Turn UP the SUP blog series, so that we can help SUP enthusiasts to boost their […]
Competitive stand up paddling requires an individual not just to be fit, strong and fast on their board. But to be skilled at multiple SUPing techniques that can be implemented as and when they are required during a race course. In our last Turn UP the SUP blog we gave you some tips on how […]
Previously we gave you some tips on how to perform the 2 basic turning techniques that every newbie SUPer needs to know (C-turn and backwards-paddle). We are now shifting into 5th gear and cranking your skill set up a notch! If you are reading this blog then you may be suffering with a strong case […]