How To
Confronting the 2018 Racing Season
Three Weeks Away from Paddle Racing Season
The Carolina Cup, what many on the East Coast and in professional racing circles consider as the start of the new racing season, is less...
Downwind
Video: Downwinding Beginner Mistakes
Five Most Common Ocean Downwinding Mistakes
Downwinding season is right around the corner, and as the folks from Blue Planet Surf remind us in this video, downwinding in the ocean is very...
Explore
So you want to try prone paddling: nine things to keep in mind
So you want to try prone paddling
Prone boarding is pure. It’s challenging. It’s fun. You get to lie down.
The first time I tried it, Katie Elzer-Peters let me climb aboard hers…I...
Explore
Surf Ski 101: Tips and Tricks for Getting out into the Ocean
Surf Ski Skills: Open Ocean
Thinking about taking your surf ski skills to the next level in the open ocean? Before you head out beyond the break, here's some great advice from...
Explore
OC1 Care – Tips and Tricks to Prolonging the Life of your Canoe
So you just bought a canoe, want a canoe, or have a canoe. Regardless of whether you belong in one of those three categories, knowing how to properly care for your...
Events
Chattajack Anti-Freak Out Checklist
Editor’s Note: This is part of a Distressed Mullet series on on Chattajack Prep. Previous columns focused on Chatta-gear suggestions, what to do when Nature calls and upcoming posts will include advice...
Popular
NEW
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...
100 Challenge
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...
Racing
New VPL, Race and Paddle Challenge Short-Cut Menu
The Paddle Monster team is excited to announce our new short-cut to all Paddle Monster and community races. From this side menu, you can reach Virtual Paddle League, Paddle Challenge, registration, upload, and leaderboard lists as well as all physical races...
Events
2021 Virtual Paddle League – The February Five
The Virtual Paddle League is Back
The Virtual Paddle League is back this year with a series of virtual events with shorter windows. Leading off is "The February Five", a free, 5 km out and back race to help you get a...