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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
How to make a flatwater race simpler
Chattajack can be an intimidating race, especially for those who are less experienced or are racing it for the first time. At 50 km…
How to Deal with Slippery Hands When Paddling
I’ve had a few paddlers recently ask me what they can do about sweaty hands slipping on their paddle shaft during hot…