Safety is a priority for any type of water sport. It doesn’t matter if you’re riding on a boat or parasailing, you should take precautions to limit your risk of injury or death. Every year, too many people die unnecessarily because they were unsafe or went out on the water in unsafe conditions. Don’t let…
Fitbit is one of the world’s most popular fitness trackers available. With a simple device on the wrist, you can track steps, heart rate, sleep quality, and other health metrics. Wearing a fitness tracker isn’t going to automatically get you in great shape, but it’s a good way to remind yourself to stay active, track…
Paddleboarders are not invulnerable or invincible. They are humans, so whenever water and weather conditions are unsafe, they refrain from paddle boarding. That being said, what conditions are ideal/safe for paddle boarding? What are the best conditions for paddleboarding? One of the best conditions for paddleboarding is mild wind. Light wind blowing away from the…
Surfboards and paddleboards share a few similarities. So, if you are new to stand-up paddling, there is a chance that you’ve considered using your old surfboard as a paddleboard. But should you do this? Let us find out. Can I use a surfboard as a paddleboard? You might be able to use a surfboard as…
People who are new to stand-up paddleboarding, or SUP, usually start in lakes whenever possible. They are generally calmer bodies of water with less to worry about. You can practice getting on and off, steering your paddleboard, and making sure you know what to do when certain circumstances arise. But can you go paddleboarding in…
Bigger people can have fun paddleboarding too! If you’re carrying around a lot of weight, it shouldn’t stop you from enjoying one of the most popular water sports around. If you’re heavier and taller, you might have a steeper learning curve than other paddleboarders do. Reacting to changes in the waves, navigating rivers, and other…
We all want to experience the world in unusual ways depending upon our desires. Some want to go to the mountains while others like relishing the waters. Spending time on the ocean in any way could have a powerful impact on one’s mental health. Among different activities to perform on water, kayaking and paddleboarding are…
Paddleboarding has become a popular activity in recent years, and with good reason. The sport provides a great way to get a workout in the water and is also a refreshing, relaxing way to enjoy the outdoors. However, if you are new to paddleboarding, it can be overwhelming to know how to paddle to avoid…
Most sports and other types of physical activity usually have some element of danger involved. Life is about weighing your risks. You could, after all, twist your ankle badly coming down a flight of stairs. The threat of injury is small, though, so people keep walking. Paddleboarding is a sport that’s growing in popularity every…
If you’re new to ocean water sports, the thought of straying far from the beach can be anxiety-inducing. For many folks, everything is fine as long as you can stay relatively close to the shoreline. If the water is clear, it’s easier to go further out, but there is still worry about things like jellyfish,…
