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Have you been down to the beach lately and noticed people standing up on really big surfboards, paddling like Ozark river people, and wondered what that was all about?  Well, it is an emerging global water sport with a Hawaiian heritage and it’s here to stay.  It’s called “Stand Up Paddling” (S.U.P. for short).  

Resurrected by famed big-wave riders Laird Hamilton and Dave Kalama, SUPing offers a full-body ‘core’ workout like you wouldn’t believe.  And, even better, you’re outside - not in a boring, smelly gym. 

Stand up paddling can be done anywhere there is water: a lake, river, stream, fish pond, wave pool...anywhere there is access to safe waters, as well as in the surfing lineups around the world.

If you’d like to experience this new form of exercise, sport and recreation, then come take a lesson from a pro in beautiful Los Angeles, CA.

 

STAND UP PADDLE BOARD RENTALS

published by wade on Sat, 05/04/2013 - 10:54

Yes...we have SUP rentals - $20 for the first hour and $10 each additional hour.  So, come on down folks!

Team building ideas

published by wade on Sat, 03/23/2013 - 19:51

Here's the crew from North Face doing SUP as a team building event. 

sup racing and instruction for improving technique for the stroke

published by wade on Wed, 02/20/2013 - 19:57

My first SUP race was the second 'Battle of the Paddle."  I had trained for months and was in pretty good shape.  My beach start was decent, but after the first lap, my body began to to shut down:  first my biceps, then my triceps followed by my shoulders and pecs...then my lower back.   It was not fun.  I remember this little, round Hawaiian man was laughing at me as he paddled right past me.  "You needa technique to paddle mo fasta,"  or something like that.  He was taking these quick, little strokes...it made no sense.  I was clearly, the superior athelete.  But, the harder I paddled, th

First SUP lesson of 2013

published by wade on Sun, 02/17/2013 - 19:19

Dan and Lauren took their first SUP lesson today in Marina del Rey.  Krista took this picture from our balcony.

Whales, sharks, dolphins, sea lions, and big waves by Krista Carlson

published by wade on Tue, 01/22/2013 - 00:08

This morning I was talking to Wade about his experience at the Maverick’s surf contest in Half Moon Bay.   He’ll give you all the details, but what struck me was this – people paid $1000 to watch the contest from a boat.  He paddled out on SUP, got a lot closer to the line-up than anyone on the boat, and didn’t pay a dime.  After the conversation, I started thinking about some of the experiences I’ve had on SUP over the years, and how they have changed my life.  In case you’re thinking of taking up the sport, take a moment to consider the world SUP can open up to you.
 

SUP with Wade - GQ article

published by wade on Thu, 01/17/2013 - 10:45

 Look at the cool write up we got in Australia!

Night paddling in the marina

published by wade on Thu, 12/06/2012 - 10:06

Hi blog...it's December and the sun goes down at 5:00.  I've been paddling in the marina after dark.  It's not bad...it's pretty cool, actually.  The water is calm and surprisingly, not cold. The place is pretty well lit.  There is not much going on and it is quiet...all you hear is your blade going through the water.    Anyway, it's good workout. 

Thanksgiving Day SUP lesson

published by wade on Fri, 11/23/2012 - 15:21

Today's stand up paddle boarding lesson in Marina del Rey was a little foggy.  Here's a pic from my balcony.

Ben and Alice

published by wade on Mon, 11/19/2012 - 13:49

Hi Blog.  Today is Sunday, Oct. 21, 2012
I have a new location...it's pretty sweet.  We now launch right from my boat slip on Marquesas Way in Marina del Rey.   You can see it in the background.   For your convenience there are bathrooms, showers, swimming pools and hot tubs.Here a picture of Alice and Ben from today's standup paddle board lesson in Los Angeles:

Catalina Island to Newport - California State Championship 2012

published by wade on Tue, 11/13/2012 - 19:11

It's Monday morning, the 9th of September.  I'm sore from yesterday's race of 26 miles in an outrigger canoe.  Krista and I are packing for Maui for the Pailolo Challenge.  It's a channel crossing that begins at Flemings Beach in Maui and ends in Kanakakai town in Molokai.  Marina del Rey, my team, is not sending a crew - so I will try to find one there.
This is the end of the year's outrigger season.  I became a better, stronger and faster paddler...and I figured out some new tricks on becoming a better SUP instructor.

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