Explore the art of SUP technique with our guide on the six fundamentals of paddling. Whether you’re into SUP, canoeing, or kayaking, learn how to tailor each stroke to your…
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…
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…
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…