Road Trip!

Who wants to learn more about paddle boarding?!?! Are you somewhat experienced and would like to race or just impress your friends? We are working with Shane of SUP St Louis to schedule an instructor level training course. Email us if you would like more info or keep watching this blog or our FB page as information develops. I'm anticipating a two day adventure, leaving early early on a Saturday in May or June...but hopefully May. If enough people show interest we'll rent a van and pull a trailer so we can bring our own boards. But you're always welcome to meet us there and set your own drive schedule.

Paddle board mass start POV

Hey paddle boarders, check out this paddle board race mass start in the ocean! It's a great point of view but there's a few difference in paddling in the ocean verses flat water. In swells or choppy water you'll want a planing board, to be fast you'll want a narrow board, and to reduce drag you'll want a long board. Check out the boards during the video and click the link to find out the differences in planing verses displacement boards. Your board choice will be determined by where you paddle and how you'll be using the board. It you don't race, there's no need for a narrow displacement hull. If you're not going in the ocean then you'll need less rocker. If you're getting into paddle boarding for fitness, socialization and possible yoga then a stable moderate length board around 10 or 11 feet would be best.

See you out on the water!

SMP hUmp Day 5K

It started today! The season of Wed night racing fun! The SMP hUmp Day 5K is the best way to get out on the water with friends early in the season. You will need a boat pass to get on the water. $20 for KS residents and $30 for others, but it's good all year! I hope to see you out there!

SUP Hydro Foil, super cool or super fad?

It's the newest thing out there! Read all about the SUP Hydrofoil on SUP The Mag site. If you're just starting out I'm sure the whole sport of paddle boarding is "the newest thing" out there. That's where we can hep get you started.

There's more and more links and info on the web everyday about paddle boarding. If you're looking for one of the best boards on the market check out Star Boards. They are innovative, strong and have a flawless design. If your looking for your first board but don't want the plastic things they sell at the local sporting goods stores there are still many options. Great boards for good prices are out there. Check out the options from SUP ATX. If you're interested in 4 or more boards please email me for discounted pricing; paddleboardkc@gmail.com

The primary purpose for SUP KC is to get you out there discovering the many bodies of water we have here in the area. Paddle boarding is a beneficial, social and easily obtainable recreational activity for the majority of the population. You don't have to be a fitness minded person and it's a great activity for families with kids!