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,…
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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. …
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…
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…
Spring Training Multi-Skill Ocean SUP Camp: March 4-7 in Fort Pierce, FL
4-day multi-skill camp Limited to 10 People The main focus is SUP surfing Includes ocean racing skills and techniques If conditions warrant, downwind skills day…
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…
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…
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…
Beginning Racing: Your First Chattajack Race
Your First Chattajack Race Guessing that a whole host of first-time Chattajack racers are signed up for this year’s 32-mile sojourn down the Tennessee River…
Paddle Monster Viewers Guide to Canoe-Kayak at the Olympics
A Viewers Guide to Canoe-Kayak at the Tokyo Olympics It’s hard to believe but the 2020 Olympic Games are finally upon us, a year late…
Paddling Awareness: Understand the Risks of Standup Paddling
Editor’s Note: It should be obvious that all of us at Paddle Monster LOVE paddling – we want everyone to love it! But if you…
Bracing for Stability, or How Your Paddle is Your Best Friend
Your Paddle is Your Best Friend When I first started paddling sprint canoe many years ago the first thing the coaches told me as I…
SUP Travel: Let’s Talk about Waves and Beach Launches
SUP Travel: Let’s Talk about Waves and Beach Launches All this month, I am working from home which is Maui, Hawaii. (I know, I know,…
Types of SUP Paddling: Breaking Down the Different Paddling Disciplines
Types of SUP Paddling and the Boards You’ll Need As more people are discovering the fun and benefits of standup paddling, many new paddlers I…
Gear Review: The Modular Modl Bottle Hydration System
I am always looking for a better hydration solution, especially when it comes to finding a bladder or bottle that is going to work well…
Choosing Your First SUP Paddle
Choosing your First Paddle It can be intimidating purchasing all of your SUP gear for the first time. And expensive. Understandably you don’t want to…
How to Know Which SUP Leash to Use
How do I know which SUP leash to use? Buying a SUP? Don’t forget to get a leash to go with it! Leashes save lives.…
Knowing When It’s Okay to Go Paddling: How to Improve your Skills Safely
How do we know when its okay to go paddling? It’s raining. It’s kind of windy. There are whitecaps. The waves look big. How do…
The Save a Paddle Kit: Five Things Every Paddler Should Keep Handy
Save a Paddle Kit Beyond the obvious – leash, life jacket, water, communication, first aid – here’s a cheat sheet for your Save A…
Paddling Solo Safely: Tech that Will Give You Peace of Mind
Using Tech for Paddling Alone Safely A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away, I wrote a post on handy apps to help…
Coach Victoria on Fueling Your Workouts the Right Way
Fueling your Workouts the Right Way! Hello Paddlers!! Can you believe it’s May!!! This part of the year is always interesting. Some of you are…
Safety First – A Primer on How to Get Back to Paddling Safely
How to Get Back To Paddling Safely It’s that time of year -many of us are returning to our favorite paddle spots, so it’s time…