Tag:stand up paddle boarding

Stand Up Paddle Boarding

“Selfie Girl” Says: “Always Wear Your PFD” (A Message from the USCG)

Taking selfies paddling is common, with standup paddleboarders often leading the charge. But a new US Coast Guard video campaign reminds paddlers the importance...

Suppers: Use a Quick-release Tether and Wear Your PFD

An alarming trend of standup paddleboarders getting their leashes snagged on river obstructions underscores two important safety considerations all paddleboarders should follow: always wear...

Staff Post - July 24, 2026

Sea Kayaking

Paddling Safety Tips for Shark Encounters

Download the "Jaws" soundtrack. While Hollywood’s “Jaws” is coming off the 50th anniversary, recent shark strikes on stand-up paddleboards and kayaks have rekindled safety considerations...

Staff Post - June 15, 2026

Destinations

Your Guide to Paddling the Florida Keys

The Florida Keys are a paddler's dream. Whether traveling though on a more expansive vacation, or making paddling your de-facto mission, the Keys offer...

Aaron Black-Schmidt - June 15, 2026

Events

Paddle to a Concert in Seattle!

Want a little concerting with your supping or kayaking? Hit the largest floating paddleboard concert series in the country on Seattle’s Lake Union this...

Staff Post - May 18, 2026

Stand Up Paddle Boarding

Close Call by Family in Australia Emphasizes Flatwater Safety Lessons

Thirteen-year-old Austin Appelbee didn't know if he was going to make it. Nor if his mom, Joanne, brother Beau and sister Grace would still...

Staff Post - April 11, 2026

Inflatables

SOL Named Best SUP in 2026 Paddling Magazine Industry Awards

Chalk one up for SOL. The SOLrey from SOL, a Telluride, Colo.-based stand-up paddleboard brand, was recently named Best SUP in the 2026 Paddling Magazine...

Staff Post - February 27, 2026

Inflatables