Paddle Monster
Off-Season Paddle Training for Cold and Warm Climates Starts November 9th
The Paddle Monster Off-Season Programs are designed to build the fitness foundation upon which a successful 2021 racing season can be built.
Programs specific to those in warm climates, who have regular...
How To
How to do a buoy turn with Coach Travis Grant: Video from NSP
Paddle Monster Coach Travis Grant is a stand-up paddle athlete with several big titles under his belt, including Molokai, the Carolina Cup, King of the Harbour NZ and countless others.
How To
OC Basics: Holding an Outrigger Canoe Paddle and the basic stroke by Coach Travis Grant
I went out in a novice canoe this past weekend and there were a lot of discussions on technique and having the entire club following a set of the same fundamentals....
Events
Travis Grant discusses Koa Nui
With multiple Koa Nui crowns under his belt, Travis still anticipates the toughest competition in the unique Koa Nui racing format. Register, train, and be there. From PA'A Hawaii Facebook.
Interviews
Paddlecast 009: Coach Travis Grant on SUPracer
Our friends at SUPRacer just interviewed Travis Grant for their Paddlecast podcast.
4x Molokai champ and all-round legend of the sport Travis Grant dropped by the Paddlecast studio and shared insights into...
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Starting Memorial Day Weekend :: Join ALL ACCESS to kick off your Summer Training
It's Memorial Day weekend and June is almost here. We're rapidly approaching the thick of the SUP summer racing season. If you're excited about racing this summer the time to start...
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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...
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...