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,…
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…
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…
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. …
Land Drills for the Pull
In the last two issues of The Catch, we’ve been looking at land drills – what they are, why they are so incredibly useful, and…
Stroke Rate and Gears in Paddling
One of the most confusing aspects of high-performance paddling for new paddlers is stroke rate or cadence. Clearly, the way to go faster is…
Improving SUP Paddling Technique While Standing on Land
Yes, you read that right. It’s possible to improve your paddling technique, in a big way, on land. Obviously, you’ve…
Implementing Changes to Technique
Over the last several months I’ve written a lot about technique. From the “Six Fundamentals” to a series on common technique errors and their fixes…