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How to Paddleboard: Expert Tips to Get You on the Water

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  Are you new to paddleboarding? Are you still figuring out how to remain steady on the board? Then this blog will help you with expert tips on ‘how to paddleboard’. The activity has gained immense popularity in the UK, with many people taking this as a fun hobby, especially during the summer, when you need just about any reason to get in the water. If you recently bought a  stand-up paddle board in the UK , read this blog to get water-ready by the summer. Although we would like to stress these are some pointers, it's a practice that improves your paddle boarding skills.  Expert Paddle Boarding Tips Unlike surfing, a paddleboard does not require waves or water movement. You can paddle easily and stay afloat on still waters while enjoying the cool water and getting a good workout. Here are some tips and tricks that will help enhance your paddleboarding experience.  Get Wet at the Very Beginning Beginners can feel concerned about falling over and getting wet. T...

5 Tips to Paddleboard like a Pro in Winter

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  Paddleboarding as an adventure activity is commonly associated with warm weather. However, beginners might not be aware that winter can be an equally enjoyable time for paddle boarding. The ice and snow along your usual waterways bring a new perspective to the activity. If you have never gotten on an  inflatable stand-up paddleboard  during winter or are uncomfortable with it, this blog will give you some handy tips.  How to Enjoy SUP Activity in Winter  Here are a few tried and tested paddle-boarding tips if you are planning a winter adventure.  1. Wear SUP clothing suitable for winter If you are planning to explore the waterways in the winter months, you must wear the right gear and clothes that are appropriate for the weather. If you stay at a place with freezing temperatures, you need to wear insulated clothes, to keep you warm and dry. Neoprene leggings are great for covering your legs. Always wear neoprene water boots. Your hands should be l...

How to Safely Paddleboard on a Windy Day?

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  There must have been days when you have stepped out of your home, all excited to test the waters with your paddleboard, only to find that the winds are not in your favour! There’s a significant debate regarding the safety of paddle boarding on a windy day. You must have faced the same contemplations or will be confronted by them shortly. Addressing those dilemmas, we have come up with this write-up that will give you some standard pointers about using  inflatable paddle boards  on a windy day.  Why is it considered dangerous to paddle board on a windy day? Stand-up paddle boarding can be challenging in itself. Even the experienced paddle borders face difficulties at times. In that respect, a windy day is considered unfavourable for paddle boarding. Why? According to experts, if the wind speed is more than 12 miles per hour, it can be unsafe for beginners.  If the wind speed exceeds 15 miles per hour, it is not a favourable condition for even the pros. Th...

How Does Paddleboarding Help You, Physically And Mentally?

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  How would you like the cocktail of fun, adventure, adrenaline rush, and a great full-body workout? Most of you would not be able to refuse such an enthralling cocktail but would surely be left bewildered with just one question in mind, “Where would I find such a wonderful combination?”. Out in the ocean! With some of your friends and some inflatable sup boards . Stand-up paddle boarding is what we’re talking about. Although it has been getting exceedingly popular nowadays, not many would know of the immense health benefits it bequeaths - both mental as well as physical. Let’s explore these benefits.   Physical benefits Working with and moving your entire body is sure to give you great physical benefits. The ones paddle boarding grants you are: ·         Shed those extra pounds - If you happen to be overweight, or even if you aren’t, shedding the extra pounds you’ve put on lately would never come across as an unwelcome thing. That’s...

Can And How You Go Paddle Boarding Alone?

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  How many times have you missed an opportunity to embark on an adventure trip only because your buddies ditched you at the very last minute? You could’ve gone solo, but the very thought intimidated you. Take paddle boarding, for instance. The plan is all set, and you’re out there to buy sup board for yourself . You’ve planned an early morning stand-up paddle boarding trip around your friends’ schedule. You and your friends will be hitting the waters early morning the coming weekend. However, at the eleventh hour, your friends tell you they won’t be able to make it. Heartbroken, you cancel the plan because you don’t think the risk of going all by yourself is worth taking. Well, guess what! You can go paddle boarding alone. Want to know how? Let’s find out.   Paddleboarding solo; follow these tips, and you’ll never fear it again   1. Choose some emergency contacts - Keeping someone informed of your adventure trip is the wisest step. Pick up three of your most tr...