Columns
The Inland Paddler: The Fear of Falling
Let's talk about falling.
Or, if you paddle outrigger, huli'ing.
Or, if you paddle surf ski, capsizing or flipping.
If you are a long-time paddler, then maybe the topic doesn't feel all that relevant...
CANCELLED: Cocoa Beach N Boards Fest
Stand-Up Paddle for a Good Cause!
This 1 and 5 mile SUP, OC & Surfski paddle race benefited the Indian River Lagoon National Estuary Program and is happening at 5000 Tom Warriner Blvd. (Pavilion...
Downwind
Video: PNW Outrigger Canoe Downwinding Vibes on Bellingham Bay
Collin Smith’s video compilation of outrigger canoe downwinding sessions on Bellingham Bay captures not only the feel of OC paddling in the Pacific Northwest but the ohana, too. Fun way to...
Fun
“Again!” Danny Ching and Kaimana Fly the Ama!
This is the best thing we’ve seen on the internet in a long, long time. Bookmark it, put it in your Favorites file and watch it whenever you need inspiration or...
Columns
The Inland Paddler: Sitting Down and Returning to Paddling Roots
Sitting Down and Returning to Paddling Roots
About 20 years ago (gasp!) a dear friend and I decided to buy kayaks. We both chose Ocean Kayak sit-on-tops as our entry into the...
Lake Murray Paddle Classic
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The 2019 Lake Murray Paddle Classic is again part of the Southern Stoke Race Series, and benefits our very own SC Special Olympics SUP team. This is a fun, family-friendly (and dog-friendly) event for all paddlers of any skill level — 1-mile, 3.5-mile, 7-mile elite, SUP Pup race, kids’ race and the oh-so-exciting Grudge Match on 6-person SUP boards! Stay after for raffle, food, awards and more fun at the same location, Catfish Johnny’s.
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The February Five – VPL Results
February is over and the results of "The February Five" 5k VPL race are in! Congratulations to all racers!
It's exciting to see where people are, how they have maintained after a few months hiatus and where they have improved. Again, having...
NEW
Challenge and Race Results Submission Upgrade
To all VPL and Paddle Challenge Participants
Today we upgraded the Paddle Challenge and VPL submission forms on the Public PaddleMonster.com site!
You can now select all the challenges for which you are participating when you submit your distances. This new feature will...
Events
Bone Island 6-Mile Paddle Race, Lazy Dog Key West This weekend!
I'm not sure if you're as cold as I am, but the thought of Key West sounds amazing to me right now—especially when facing down the 12+ feet of snow or freezing cold rain we've had in the past few weeks....
Paddle Monster
Zoom Session – Winter Paddling
A ZOOM discussion with Coach Larry Cain on Wednesday, February 17th at 3 PM EST
Coach Larry Cain will be discussing winter paddling. If you want to learn to, improve, or get Larry's tips on paddling in the cold, join Larry for...
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The Valentines Day “I Love Paddling” Challenge
The Next Paddle Monster Paddle Challenge
The Paddle Monster Challenges are back for 2021 with a series of shorter challenges designed to keep everyone motivated and provide a chance for those that miss the start of a particular challenge to not feel...