Today, we’ll look at a couple of land drills relevant to the pull which will help you identify the prime mover muscles, the sequence of their use, and set you…
Land Drills for the Forward Stroke Catch
In the last issue of The Catch, we looked at land drills – what they are and why they are so incredibly useful. …
SUP Technique: Fixing Problems with the Catch
Over the next few months we’ll be publishing a series of posts addressing technique issues commonly seen in the SUP stroke – what…
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…
Overspeed Training
Sprinting is not just about paddling with a faster cadence. It’s about paddling with a faster cadence with maximal connection. For most racers, it’s hard to elevate their cadence and…
Since the country's most devasting wildfire leveled Lahaina, the former capital of the Hawaiian Kingdom, killing at least 97 people and leaving thousands without homes, the local surf and paddling…
Racing in long distance races that last several hours, like Chattajack, can be exhausting. Obviously, one of the easiest ways you can chew up distance and minimize fatigue is by drafting. However,…
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…