1000 & 1 reasons
why you should try Stand Up Paddle BoardingWhy you should try
Stand Up Paddle boarding?
Here is at least a good dozen of reasons:
1. Who has never dreamed of walking on water?
The first reason is simple, clear, almost obvious: to go on the water for the simple pleasure of being there, for this connection with the marine element.
2. SUP is a complete sport
Fitness + cardio. You strengthen your abdominal muscles, your back, your butt and you work on your balance (Read my article: The benefits of SUP).
3. SUP is universal
It is accessible to all and at all ages. Even as a beginner you will quickly enjoy getting around on the water.
4. SUP is a community
Everyone talks, helps each other … No man-woman barrier, no social barrier, no level barrier, you can paddle board with the champions!
Mo Freitas, one of the best riders in the world, told me that we shoud go paddle board together during my next trip to Oahu.
Before the Nautic Paddle race in Paris, Fiona Wilde and Stephanie Shideler came to trained with our club on the Seine.
5. SUP is fun
It’s a wonderful way to have a good time with friends or family, enjoying the scenery, the conversation.
6. SUP, so many ways
This is one of the big advantages of this sport: in ballad mode, in surf mode, in race mode, in downwind mode (gliding on the ocean swell), in white river mode and even in Fitness mode with SUP Yoga!
7. SUP, you can do it everywhere
In Paris as in Nice, in Honolulu as in Hong Kong on a river as on a lake, along the canals as at sea …
8. SUP allows you to surpass yourself physically
You can take on personal challenges, by deciding to participate in a race, by doing longer session.
And why not a long distance? Registrations for the DI – The Dordogne Integrale – 130km, are open!
9. SUP has a stress free effect
With the practice of this repetitive and regular movement, you are completely absorbing, on your board, external worries fade to the point where it is just you and the water. You find yourself in an almost meditative state with the brain in off mode. What better way to unwind?
10. SUP allows you to be closer to nature
In Florida, you can sail with dolphins, in Hawaii, turtles will be your companions … And on the Seine you will see catfish and ducks 😉
11. SUP has an ecological side
You are the engine and you move with elbow grease!
12. SUP, is sport who make you travel
SUP allows you to think outside the box and explore differently. You will discover your destination in a different light. Exploring the place on a paddleboard will allow you to see the scenery away from the crowds.
So it’s decided, paddle board on
your to do list for your next vacation?
Life is better on a paddle board!
Follow me on social media, share and write me from time to time, it could be worth more than what you can imagine …
… When you spend hours paddling and you’re on the other side of the world.
Aloha
Follow me on social media, share and write me from time to time, it could be worth more than what you can imagine …
… When you spend hours paddling and you’re on the other side of the world.
Aloha
