Sprinting on your SUP
With the advent of a variety of sprint events in SUP racing, being able to go really fast for short distances has become more of a…
How to Create A Pre-Race Warm Up
In last month’s issue of The Catch we looked at the importance of establishing a pre-race plan or routine. Pre-race plans tend to focus…
How to Make the Most of Your GPS Device as a Training Tool
If you’re a racer or a serious trainer, one of the most important pieces of gear you…
If you’re doing any kind of SUP racing, eventually you’re going to have to do a pivot turn. It’s pretty much unavoidable. Even distance races often involve turning around a buoy in…
One of the best things about paddling - whether it's standup, outrigger canoe, or surf ski - is the instant connection we make with the aquatic environment. Encounters with the…
Setting Your Race Schedule for the Season
Whether you’re an experienced racer or new to racing and considering doing your very first race, choosing the right events and making a…
How to Properly Use Your Strength in Paddling
Strength is one of the three pillars of performance in paddle sports, the others being well developed energy systems and technique. …
It’s All About the Rhythm
Over the last year I’ve posted a ton of information on paddling technique. Basic principles, errors and their fixes, land drills, you name it. …