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,…
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,…
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. …
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…
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…
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…
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 When Paddling? Every now and then we see posts on social media from new or prospective paddlers who worry about…
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? Several news stories captured my attention over the last few days, prompting me to again think about…
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? Yes, you can surf a standup paddle board! It is super fun and in some ways, easier to learn…
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…
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…
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…
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 All this month, I am working from home which is Maui, Hawaii. (I know, I know,…
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…
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 Paddle It can be intimidating purchasing all of your SUP gear for the first time. And expensive. Understandably you don’t want to…
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.…
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…
Save a Paddle Kit Beyond the obvious – leash, life jacket, water, communication, first aid – here’s a cheat sheet for your Save A…
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…
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…
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…
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