learn

Dave Kalama and Kai Lenny.
12/22/2011

Exclusive SUP Surf Clinic with Dave Kalama & Kai Lenny

Distressed Mullet

On February 1st and 2nd, Turtle Bay will host an exclusive Stand Up Paddle Surf clinic featuring Dave Kalama and Kai Lenny. This groundbreaking clinic will provide on and off the water tutorials, use of video analysis and one on one training by these two ocean sports Champions set in the unsurpassed aquatic playground of Turtle Bay on Oahu’s North …

Category: learn, sup surf
P1010020
12/16/2011

How do I keep my stand up paddleboards from flying off my car?

Distressed Mullet

For those of you who are traveling this holiday season, take the following steps to make sure that your boards stay on top of your car and only come off when you take them off…

Category: learn
kwbResProjGulfAk_clip_image002_0000
12/07/2011

Reading Water: What is an Eddy?

Distressed Mullet

An eddy is a circular current of water. If you’ve ever seen a small whirlpool of water when you paddle on a river, stream, bay, estuary, or ocean, this is an eddy.

Category: learn
Yolo Board new race boards
12/06/2011

What are displacement and planing hulls in SUP?

Distressed Mullet

Displacement hulls cut through the water. Planing hulls ride on top of the water.

Category: learn
SAFETY DANCE
12/05/2011

11 ways to stay safe when you stand up paddle SUP

Distressed Mullet

The best way to have fun while stand up paddling is to stay safe. There are some simple things you can do to stay safe… I know there are a ton more but here are my top 11

Category: learn
Larry Cain Paddle Video Technique
12/01/2011

Larry Cain Paddle Stroke Video

Distressed Mullet

This video of Larry Cain was taken by Tania and Mike Metzger from Brad Howard’s boat at the end of the first day’s video session.

Category: learn
Hurricane Flags
11/29/2011

What is a “small craft advisory” and other marine warning flags?

Distressed Mullet

Before you go out to paddle, always check the forecast. While high winds can mean heaven for someone experienced in downwinders and heavy surf can be heaven for experienced surfers, they can also mean serious trouble if you’re not prepared or experienced enough to handle them.

Category: learn
Larry Cain A Frame
11/28/2011

What is an A-frame for stand up paddling SUP

Distressed Mullet

There are two straight lines from far-side leg, through the torso and extending to the top hand. The paddle is extended to set up the catch. The bottom arm is approximately parallel to water and straight.

Category: learn
Jimmy Terrell
10/19/2011

Jimmy Terrell Dry Land Paddle Clinic

BigMike

Very cool, on-land clinic shot in Wisconsin. Goes through the 4 stages. Really good video

Category: learn, training
Danny Ching Workout
09/28/2011

404 SUP – A Training Session w/ Danny Ching

BigMike

I’m speaking to you as we speak from the now to the middle of the now.

Category: learn, training

Blogroll