How To

Posted on June 20, 2023 by Jimmy Blakeney

Want to learn how to Paddle Board more efficiently to have more fun? Let's start with how to correctly hold your paddle! As ACA SUP Instructor Trainer and ISLE's VP I will take you through the ins & outs of proper paddling technique. Common Mistakes One of the most common things people do where t...

Posted on June 20, 2023 by Jimmy Blakeney

As an ACA instructor trainer, I've trained tens of thousands of paddlers through my YouTube videos and in-person sessions. I particularly like teaching people how to stand-up paddle boarding (SUP), as it is an accessible and enjoyable water sport that offers a fantastic workout and a unique way t...

Posted on December 30, 2022 by Reed Naliboff

We like to think that paddle boarding is for the young at heart—meaning no matter how old you are, you still strive to find life-filled moments and adventure as best as you can, and in your own way. As we get older, we come to find better ways to help us reach our health and wellness goals, and f...

Posted on December 5, 2022 by Reed Naliboff

What to Wear Paddle Boarding: Paddle Board Clothing Guide to All Seasons There are a few things that can completely ruin your stand up paddle board experience – gusty winds, rain, and last but not least, wearing the wrong attire. Weather can be unpredictable, but preparing the right clothes is up...

Posted on October 14, 2022 by Reed Naliboff

Learning How To Wax A Surfboard Is Easy Waxing a surfboard is not rocket science, but that doesn’t mean that achieving the perfect wax job doesn’t require the right techniques and tools for the task. If you’ve ever wanted to know how to wax a surfboard the right way, you’ve come to the right plac...

Posted on September 22, 2022 by Reed Naliboff

The season of discovering more is here. Whether it’s discovering a new trail to hike, a new waterway to paddle on, or finding new ways to decompress after long work days, the possibilities that fall brings are endless. As you gear up to explore new sights and experience fall adventures, we want t...

Posted on September 7, 2022 by Reed Naliboff

When it comes to your paddle board technique, you may feel like you're lacking in some areas. Your paddle stroke is desperately missing a full range of motion and your SUP stance needs some fine-tuning. It's natural to feel that way when you're first learning how to paddle board, or when you want...

Posted on August 29, 2022 by Reed Naliboff

We all want to adventure on the water with ease, taking in all that nature has to offer us in breath-taking ways, and one of the best ways to do that is via inflatable kayak. There are a plethora of amazing benefits when it comes to an inflatable kayak, which is why we’ll be talking about what it...

Posted on June 17, 2022 by Reed Naliboff

Up a creek, down a river, or out in the middle of the ocean-those are often the first places we think of going to fish, but those plans usually include being on a boat, so what about a paddle board? One of the many benefits of SUP fishing is that a paddle board allows easy access to the crooks an...

Posted on June 3, 2022 by Reed Naliboff

Have you ever had a conversation with a kid and admired how limitless the world feels to them? Maybe you were that kid, or maybe that kid is your daughter, son, sister, or brother. No matter who it is, something to admire about children is that they see the possibilities around them as endless, a...