Now you know how to stand up on your board, what next? You need to know how to paddle!!! Here are 3 tips on how to get the most out of your paddle stroke… 1. Bury your paddle deep! Get your blade fully submerged in the water with each stroke to achieve the most amount […]
Flatten Your Feet – We often see beginners trying to stand with their weight on their toes; this is only going to result in a splash! So to avoid getting wet, flatten your feet out when standing up. Lift your vision – Keep your eyes up! Looking forward and outwards will assist your balance and […]
Clean Up Australia Day 2019!! Clean Up Australia Day begun 30 years ago as a single clean up of Sydney Harbour, organised by Ian Kiernan, an Aussie guy with a vision, who wanted to make a difference! Ian sadly passed away in October last year, so here at WATSSUP we felt it was especially important […]
Every Man and His Dog 2019 could not have gone better! We had the most beautiful day, the sun was shining and the weather conditions were perfect for a day of SUPing! We were absolutely STOKED by the amount of support we received from everybody who turned up to celebrate Australia Day with us, so […]
Some races will finish in deep water across a finish shoot or gate (usually passing in between 2 buoys); other races will require you to finish on the beach! Beach Finish Tips: It’s always a good idea to have a few practice goes at finishing on the beach prior to the actual race – this […]
Most courses will traverse you around a perimeter of some design, requiring you to make an effective right or left turn. Race & Pivot Turn Tips: Always practice your turns when you train! Effective turns have a HUGE advantage in quicker times and catching and passing people! Consider and even visualise your turn well before […]
There’s deep water and land starts but for EMHD your 6km and 2km races will be deep water starts. Race Start Tips: Place yourself a little further forward than normal just to tip the nose of your board closer to the water line and lessen the air space at the front of your board at […]
There are so many reasons as to why you should bring stand up paddle boarding into your life! Whether you are looking to mix up your fitness regime, seeking some outdoor adventure or simply want to add some more awesomeness into your life – SUP is the answer! Here are some of our top reasons […]
During a heatwave episode here’s 5 tips on keeping cool: 1. Plan your physical activities for the start of the day and preferably mornings 2. Choose a cooler activity – like SUPing, surfing or swimming! Instead of running or cycling – mornings and in the ocean are best 3. Keep a (reusable) bottle of water […]
We are excited and proud to announce WATSSUP is a finalist in the Adventure Tourism category in this year’s NSW Tourism Awards! If you have experienced one of our paddling options you would know how passionate we are about all things SUP. However, exploring such a unique location of Watsons Bay in the most beautiful […]