Stand-Up Paddle Boarding

In one of Nick's more successful projects (Many of you might recall one of his last i.e. Project L.S.D. where he nearly seriously injured a dog and civilian) he has put up an interesting blog post about his first attempt at making a SUP paddle and a few step by step instructions.

Check out Nick's blog post here

Torquay Kitesurfing, Kitebuggying and SUP School are now hosting evening SUP Nights. Below are the following details if you would like to attend:

"COME AND HAVE A GO AT THIS YEAR'S NEW WATERSPORT AND JOIN US FOR AN EVENING SUP CRUISE ON FLAT WATER. IT IS GREAT FUN AND EASY TOO.

WHEN? EVERY THURSDAY EVENING EXCEPT IN AUGUST.

HOW? E MAIL OR CALL US ON 01803 212411 TO BOOK A BOARD, AND CHECK ON TIME AND PLACE, FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED, (limited places available).

HOW MUCH? ONLY £10 PER EVENING.

WHAT TO WEAR? WETSUIT AND BOOTS - OR THESE CAN BE HIRED IF YOU DON'T HAVE THEM FOR £5.

SUP IS A SAFE ENJOYABLE CORE FITNESS EXERCISE.

HISTORY OF SUP Stand Up Paddle Surfing is an ancient form of surfing. It can be traced back to the very early days of Polyenisia. It's most recent history dates back to the 1940's when the beachboys (surf instructors) on waikki beach used to stand up and paddle out to the break using a one bladed paddle. The reasons for this are 2 fold. First it allowed them to have a better visibility over their group of surfing instructors and allowed them to call the sets easier as their upright position meant that they could see the swell long before the prone surfers. Secondly it allowed them to keep their wealthy customers camera dry and allow them to take pictures of them surfing.

Fast forward to the first part of this century and the paddle made a return to surfing in the hands of some of the world's most famous watermen. They were re discovering stand up paddle surfing to allow them to keep in shape for the bigger days of tow surfing as well as adding a new dimension to their skills.

The modern Stand Up Paddle boards allow you to catch waves a lot earlier than even the longboarders.
Paddle surfing not only is a great way to catch waves, it also doubles as a core fitness exercise using your core stomach muscles."

Easterlies finally came in bringing onshore crumbling mayhem... But it was good enough with some nice sizable waves on the outside. Dan got some nice pics whilst I caught a few on his trusty 'Yak'.

To the kitesurfer who injured his ankle we all wish you a speedy recovery and hope to see you out on the water soon.

Check out the new pics here