Stand-Up Paddle Board Instructions
Containing elements of surfing, canoeing and kayaking, stand-up paddle boarding offers an attractive combination of exercise and adventure. Basic equipment includes the paddle board — usually around 11-feet long — and a special paddle for propulsion and steering. Using the two effectively, in a coordinated effort, begins with proper technique.
Things You’ll Need
- Stand-up paddle board
- Paddle
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Place the stand-up paddle board fin-side down in calm water. Look around to see that there are no boats or other obstacles nearby.
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Stand alongside the board and lay the paddle across the board with the paddle grip resting on the edges, or rails, of the board.
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Hold the rails to steady the board. Use one hand to simultaneously hold the paddle in place, and push yourself onto the board. Assume a kneeling position just behind the center of the board.
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Adjust your position, if necessary, to prevent either the tail or nose of the board from raising up or dipping beneath the water.
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Lift the paddle along the grips and raise yourself into a standing position with both feet parallel and toes pointed forward. Keep your knees bent slightly and your back straight.
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Place one hand on the handle of the paddle and the other on the grip along the paddle shaft. If the right hand is the lower of the two hands, paddle on the right side of the board. If the left hand is the lower of the two hands, paddle on the left side of the board. To switch sides, reverse the hand position.
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Dip the paddle blade into the water ahead of you and pull it back toward you. Raise the blade from the water once the stroke is complete. To maintain a straight line, paddle four to five strokes on one side, before switching.
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