Book Reviews
Book Review: The Wave Watcher’s Companion
The Wave Watcher’s Companion by Gavin Pretor-Pinney
Recently, Paddle Monster reviewed the wonderful How to Read Water: Clues and Patterns from Puddles to the Sea by Tristan Gooley, which is a great...
Columns
The Inland Paddler: When You Just Have To Go Coastal
Answering the Call of the Ocean
I get this question a lot: "You're going to the beach, just for a few hours?" Or: "Why would anyone drive a total of 4.5 hours...
Outrigger Canoe
Outrigger Aloha Friday Video
Let's get this Aloha Friday started with some great OC6 wave action! This is an amazing compilation video that will have you leaning in as OC6 teams battle the swells and...
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NEW
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...
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...