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Maliko run with north winds and a north swell. Paddling S.I.C. stand up paddle boards with rudder systems.

Your First Chattajack Race Guessing that a whole host of first-time Chattajack racers  are signed up for this year’s 32-mile sojourn down the Tennessee River Gorge in October. SUP paddling is booming because of the pandemic and the race was cancelled last year because of...

For those of you still in harm's way, I hope you stay safe, keep your heads down, and wait it out. For those of you who have clear skies, get out on the water, ride a wave, meander downstream, hit the rapids, float on...

This video will help you increase your SUP or stand up paddling performance and also help you recover more quickly. Here I share three exercises that are simple and that all levels of paddlers will enjoy and benefit from. ( Also great for surfers,...

Could he do another helicopter?

Standup Journal sat down with one of our favorite people on the planet last week "Mr. Pipeline" Gerry Lopez. We discussed all things SUP, his love for yoga, and life in general. Here's a little snippet from that interview where the Zen Master offers up...

This past March, Zeb Walsh, Brad Gaul, and Jack Bark took on the challenge of a lifetime. To paddle from Mainland Australia to Tasmania, a 300 kilometer journey through some of the wildest seas in the world. After settling in after completing their world...

We made the most of our vacation in the UK and our short time in Cornwall to join the wonderful group of paddlers from The Ocean Sports Centre, the host of the UK Celtic Cup in Carbis Bay in Cornwall UK. I was immediately...

But What About the Critters When Paddling? Every now and then we see posts on social media from new or prospective paddlers who worry about animals they may encounter in the water. Both the fresh and salt water varieties.   For some of us, seeing...

There’s crowd-sourcing, out-sourcing and bob-sourcing; now there’s paddle-sourcing. It may not be an actual Webster defined term, but who cares, I just made it up. By my own definition, it’s the act of using online SUP resources to figure out how-to and where-to paddle...

Hi Mullets! It’s that time again! Time for real food recipes and health news & tips from around the web. AND a tune rec, of course. So, grab a chicken, sit up straight, and read on. Cook The Best Whole Chicken In a Crock Pot >> Doesn’t...

The more we get together, Together, together, The more we get together, The happier we'll be. -Raffi On Sunday, I found myself paddling along and humming this tune by the famous Raffi. Of all the songs to get stuck in my head, this Pre-school chart topper was pretty random because my...

How paddling outrigger can improve your sup skills Spend just a little time paddling an outrigger canoe and you will quickly understand why it is the perfect complement to paddling standup.  It will make you a better sup paadler, if you tune yourself into that....

I have a demo kit of the XSUP sac at home, but with a broken leg, it's not the best time to try it out. Even after I get out of my cast, it's going to be a while, so I'm going to take...

This quick stand up paddling performance tip that shows you how to increase your stroke paddling power from deep within your core and obliques, while at the same time allows you to challenge your balance and build leg strength and reaction time. This video will...

I think we can safely say the 12'6" Lahui Kai surfs. Look at that right!! From Jon: I saw your interview with John and Brian from Lahui Kai last month and thought you might enjoy some recent footage of a dawn surf on my 12’6 Lahui...

In this first video, lets take a look at what it feels like and how your body should react when you inhale and exhale.

Dan Gavere waking up early, outlining what to expect at the Payette River Games. It's going to be a good day following a tough day of qualifying. Music by Mattson 2.

There would be no Mullet, Distressed or otherwise, without our advertisers. Riviera Paddlesurf has been an incredible supporter of Distressed Mullet, so we want to make sure you know a little bit more about them. We should start with the fact that they are so...

Wishing you were paddling and not sitting at your desk, freezing your arse off or digging your car out of snow? Watch 100/100 paddler Shawna Del Valle's happy SUP video. You'll feel better immediately!

Training Camps Work for Everyone Last weekend, just a few miles south of Vero Beach, Florida where many Major League Baseball teams come to shake off the cobwebs of the offseason, 14 paddle athletes converged to do the same thing. It was the first of...

Entering your first standup paddleboard race Chances are, if you just bought your first paddleboard and you've discovered you're addicted to it, the thought of entering a paddleboard race has crossed your mind.  Or maybe you've just discovered that sup racing is actually a thing...

Jeremy's at it again. Just when you thought the trade winds were gone and summer was in full glow in Maui, Jeremy is dropping into bombs in Maliko. If you are inspired to learn how to downwind or open ocean surf, Jeremy's the guy...