Aside from being a fun, full body workout, stand up paddleboarding (SUP) has many health benefits,  like improving balance and endurance. SUP begun to gain popularity in the early 2000s among water enthusiasts, but It...

  For the original blog post, please visit: http://paddlechica.com/the-f-word/  Ever since you were young you’ve heard about the “F-word.” You were warned about it, became frustrated by it, tried it out, accused others of its misuse, and then...

What is SUP? Ok, let’s start with the basics. SUP stands for ‘stand up paddleboard’ or ‘stand up paddleboarding’. The modern version of the SUP originated from Hawaii as an alternative to surfing when there...

The beauty of SUP is its versatility. You can rip down a river gorge or meander around the local pond, traverse an urban canal or explore an ocean reef. As long as there’s water, your...

  Packing the sunscreen is easy, but traveling with your paddleboard equipment can be a logistical nightmare. It can be such a hassle that many forgo carrying their paddleboard gear altogether.  Paddleboards and their paddles...