We are a little more than a week away from Chattajack time. And first-timers might be starting to get a little antsy right about now. I know I was leading up…
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In a heartwarming show of solidarity and aloha spirit, NJ paddlers joined forces to support the fire-ravaged communities of Maui. Through races, raffles, and generous donations, the community has once…
Racing in long distance races that last several hours, like Chattajack, can be exhausting. Obviously, one of the easiest ways you can chew up distance and minimize fatigue is by drafting. However,…
Since the country's most devasting wildfire leveled Lahaina, the former capital of the Hawaiian Kingdom, killing at least 97 people and leaving thousands without homes, the local surf and paddling…
Overspeed Training
Sprinting is not just about paddling with a faster cadence. It’s about paddling with a faster cadence with maximal connection. For most racers, it’s hard to elevate their cadence and…
When I first started paddling SUP I wanted to learn more about it. While I certainly knew how to paddle, I wanted learn about techniques specific to SUP that could accelerate…
By Bruce Kirkby
Editor's Note: This is a special contribution to Paddle Monster from Bruce Kirkby, recounting his Hectate Straight crossing with Norm Hann.
In June 2023, after years of…
Limit Your Baggage for Better SUP Racing
Being a successful athlete, or a success in anything else for that matter, is a lot like air travel in this modern world. You’ve…
The right and wrong way to do the SUP Pause Drill
Recently I was coaching a client on the water and she was very excited about this “pause drill” that…