Paddling in the off or non-competitive season is a hugely important component of training for racing. It’s also a great way to continue to use paddling for fitness for those who…
After the exhilaration of the Chattajack race, facing the impending winter can be tough. Learn from a six-time Chattajack racer how to beat the Chatta-blues and stay motivated. Discover tips…
By Bruce Kirkby
Editor's Note: This is a special contribution to Paddle Monster from Bruce Kirkby, recounting his Hectate Straight crossing with Norm Hann.
In June 2023, after years of…
When I first started paddling SUP I wanted to learn more about it. While I certainly knew how to paddle, I wanted learn about techniques specific to SUP that could accelerate…
Limit Your Baggage for Better SUP Racing
Being a successful athlete, or a success in anything else for that matter, is a lot like air travel in this modern world. You’ve…
One of the best things about paddling - whether it's standup, outrigger canoe, or surf ski - is the instant connection we make with the aquatic environment. Encounters with the…
How to Properly Use Your Strength in Paddling
Strength is one of the three pillars of performance in paddle sports, the others being well developed energy systems and technique. …
It’s All About the Rhythm
Over the last year I’ve posted a ton of information on paddling technique. Basic principles, errors and their fixes, land drills, you name it. …