Paddler Profile: Tony Galang – From Flatwater to Ocean Paddler
Editor’s Note: Cleveland’s Tony Galang is an experienced paddler who has competed in multiple endurance races, including Chattajack and SeaPaddle NY. After a trip to…
Author: Lisa Schell
Lisa is managing editor of PaddleMonster.com and is an avid paddler of all the things - including sup, SurfSki, outrigger canoe and prone, though she especially enjoys paddle surfing and downwinding. She is a former journalist with more than 30 years experience in print and broadcast journalism and in government communications. She is a six-time Chattajack finisher, racing both sup and OC2. When not paddling, she is an outdoor instructor.
Why Every SUP Paddler Should Try Paddling OC-6
E lau hoe, mai na wa’a; i ke ka, i ka hoe, i ka hoe, i ke ka; pas aku i ka’aina. Everybody paddle the…
Crossings: Across the Irish Sea with Samantha Ruth
Across the Irish Sea: Larry Cain Talks to Samantha Ruth Editor’s note: Samantha Rutt is a SUP paddler and coach from Norfolk on the English…
Paddling Safety: In Over Your Head
SUP Paddling Safely Means not Getting in Over Your Head There is a fine line between pushing your limits as a paddler and knowing when…
A Tale of Two Gorges: The Tennessee River Gorge and The Columbia River Gorge
Paddler’s Paradises: Tennessee River and Columbia River Gorges Not all river gorges are made alike. Some are narrow, snake through the mountains in a elegant,…
Traversing British Columbia’s Central Coast by SUP
Editor’s Note: Bruce Kirkby is a Canadian outdoor adventure athlete, author, professional speaker, talented nordic skiier and SUP paddler and Starboard “Dream Team” member. …
Adrian Angell On His Coast to Coast Paddle across England
Adrian Angell Completes Iconic Coast to Coast Paddle across England Editor’s Note: We asked Paddle Monster and endurance paddler Adrian Angell for a first-person account of…
Paddle Destinations: Maui, Hawaii
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Picking a Place to Paddle: What to Look For When Scouting Places to SUP
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Paddle Destinations: Quebec City, Canada
We are Downwind Quebec By Nicolas Boudreau, Contributor Let me introduce you to our paddle community in Quebec City. Quebec is located in eastern Canada…
Zoom Recording: The Fun (and benefits) of Signing up for Your First Race
So, maybe you’ve heard about a sup race like this weekend’s Carolina Cup in North Carolina, or maybe there’s a local race series nearby, and…
How to Use SUP to Improve Your Fitness: Free Zoom Session Recorded April 14, 2022!
Want to use SUP to get fit? Ready to take your workouts back outside now that the weather is getting better? Watch Coaches Larry Cain…
Champion to Champion: Coach Cain Talks Story with Michael Booth on the Boothcast
Coach Larry Cain sat down for an interesting chat about all things sup with Australia’s Michael Booth. It’s a great conversation!
The Importance of Learning Ocean Paddling Skills
Why it make sense to learn ocean paddling skills So you’re a paddler who lives inland, miles away from any ocean. Maybe you’re new to…
Paddling Injuries: How Loving the Conditions and Training Works when We are Injured
Dealing with Paddling Injuries Spend enough time on this website, or the Paddle Monster Facebook page and you’ll notice two mantras, mottos or hashtags: Love…
Coach Victoria on Post-Covid Fitness
Paddle Monster Fitness and Nutrition Coach Victoria Burgess shares a presentation she put together recently on returning to training after a “pandemic time out.” Excellent…
Chattajack Race Prep: Rookie Mistakes
Final Countdown to Chattajack So, we are a little less than two months away from Chattajack time – Delta variant notwithstanding (fingers crossed!) And first-timers…
Inland Paddler: Out of the Line Up Because of “Injury”
Off the Water Because of Injury “What did you do to your knee? You fall of your skateboard?” “Did you hurt your knee surfing?” People…
But What About the Critters? Paddling and Animal Encounters
But What About the Critters When Paddling? Every now and then we see posts on social media from new or prospective paddlers who worry about…
Wild Wave Wednesday: Amazing Surfski Surfing in Australia
Western Australia Surfski Surfing! This video from Hamish Worsley in Western Australia is just mesmerizing! Exactly what we need to get the daydreaming going on…
Four Essential Chattajack Training Tools
Chattajack Training Tools Chattajack is just around the corner…in fact, today’s the start day for Paddle Monster’s CJ focused training plan with Coach Cain. A…
Gear Review: Options for Icing When Injured – The Hurt Skurt and Freeze Sleeve
Ice, Ice Baby: The Hurt Skurt and Freeze Sleeve If you do an activity or sport long enough, with enough determination (or not, as it…
Blown a Mile Offshore: What Would You Do?
Blown a mile offshore: What Would You Do? Several news stories captured my attention over the last few days, prompting me to again think about…
SUP Downwinding Checklist: Catching Bumps and Staying Safe
SUP Downwinding Checklist – What You’ll Need to Start What is Downwinding? Downwinding is a specialized form a paddling that can be done on a…
So You Want to SUP Surf? What To Know Before you Go
So You Want to SUP Surf? Yes, you can surf a standup paddle board! It is super fun and in some ways, easier to learn…