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So You Think You Might Want to Race, Now what?
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...
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Go Paddle Race Profile: 7th Annual Colorado River Ramble,Austin, TX
Date
June 25, 2016
Location
The Expedition School launch in the lagoon in Fiesta Gardens – 34 Robert Martinez Drive, Austin, TX 78702.
Can you describe the different races and courses?
1K Kids race; 1K Sprint...
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Go paddle race profile: Stand Up for Veterans, Westport, CT
This unique event helps a great local group that brings the healing power of companion dogs to men and women who've served our country and now need some extra support.
Date
September 17,...
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Go Paddle Race Profile: 2016 SUP Invitational, Key West, Florida
Support Special Olympians and paddle with them in the tropical environs of Key West! Â No doubt one of the most rewarding sup race experiences of the season, as your entry fee...
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Go Paddle Race Profile: Return to Goat Island, Snow Hill, MD
Date
June 18, 2016
Location
Snow Hill, Maryland
CAN YOU DESCRIBE THE DIFFERENT RACES AND COURSES?
On the first day of festivities, Saturday, June 17th, races will consist of a short distance/kids race (one lap around...
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Go Paddle Race Profile: Providence Paddle Battle, Providence, RI
The Providence Paddle Battle is a stand up paddle board race that starts and finishes in the beautiful Seekonk River, at Gano Park in Providence, RI.
Date
September 4, 2016
Location
Gano Park in Providence,...
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Technique Tip: Nordic Double Polling for Paddle Boarders
Nordic Double Poling for Paddleboarders
Coach Larry has long likened the loading/unloading motion of hips and legs in stand-up paddling to the double poll motion seen in cross country skiing. Â Here Starboard Dream Team member Bruce Kirkby explains the relationship in more...
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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...
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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...
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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....
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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...