Paddle Monster Zoom Series Welcome to the Chattajack Zoom series, a four-part Zoom experience in which the Paddle Monster Coaches and special guests hold a discussion on important, Chattjack prep topics. If you want to truly...

Paddle Monster Fitness and Nutrition Coach Victoria Burgess shares a presentation she put together recently on returning to training after a “pandemic time out.”  Excellent info here!   youtubeembedcode en Casino utan licens youtubeembedcode es Casino utan licens    

Final Countdown to Chattajack So, we are a little less than two months away from Chattajack time - Delta variant notwithstanding (fingers crossed!) And first-timers might be starting to get a little antsy right about...

Off the Water Because of Injury “What did you do to your knee? You fall of your skateboard?” “Did you hurt your knee surfing?” People always assume that an outdoor athlete’s chosen sport must always be the...

But What About the Critters When Paddling? Every now and then we see posts on social media from new or prospective paddlers who worry about animals they may encounter in the water. Both the fresh...

The Chattajack Nutrition Program with Victoria Burgess, Ph.D., CISSN certified Sports Nutritionist, includes: —In-depth customization for nutrition based on the current training plan for Chattajack 2020 —Constant guidance in nutrition and supplementation to help increase performance...

Western Australia Surfski Surfing! This video from Hamish Worsley in Western Australia is just mesmerizing! Exactly what we need to get the daydreaming going on this Wednesday!! If this doesn't make you want to learn to...

Chattajack Training Tools Chattajack is just around the corner...in fact, today’s the start day for Paddle Monster’s CJ focused training plan with Coach Cain. A training plan should be your number one training tool, but after...

Looking for your best possible performance at Chattajack? Train with 5-time champ and record holder, Paddle Monster Coach Larry Cain. His Fall/Summer program launches August 16th with a periodized training plan focusing first on...

Ice, Ice Baby: The Hurt Skurt and Freeze Sleeve If you do an activity or sport long enough, with enough determination (or not, as it were) injury of some sort is inevitable. And that means...

Blown a mile offshore: What Would You Do? Several news stories captured my attention over the last few days, prompting me to again think about the what if’s of paddling and how I’d handle them. First...

SUP Downwinding Checklist - What You'll Need to Start What is Downwinding? Downwinding is a specialized form a paddling that can be done on a sup, prone paddle board, or in an outrigger canoe or surf...

So You Want to SUP Surf? Yes, you can surf a standup paddle board! It is super fun and in some ways, easier to learn than prone surfing.  Here’s why: You don’t have to pop...

Your First Chattajack Race Guessing that a whole host of first-time Chattajack racers  are signed up for this year’s 32-mile sojourn down the Tennessee River Gorge in October. SUP paddling is booming because of the...

A Viewers Guide to Canoe-Kayak at the Tokyo Olympics It’s hard to believe but the 2020 Olympic Games are finally upon us, a year late in 2021.  Of course, that means from August 2 –...

Editor's Note: It should be obvious that all of us at Paddle Monster LOVE paddling - we want everyone to love it! But if you have a bad experience on the water, especially one...

Your Paddle is Your Best Friend When I first started paddling sprint canoe many years ago the first thing the coaches told me as I stepped into the canoe for the first time was “do...

SUP Travel: Let’s Talk about Waves and Beach Launches All this month, I am working from home which is Maui, Hawaii. (I know, I know, please don’t hate - I am originally from here so…)...

The Perfect Post Paddle Changing System I am always looking for the perfect changing poncho or system or strategy for making getting out of wet paddling clothes and into dry clothes easier. And let’s face...

Types of SUP Paddling and the Boards You'll Need As more people are discovering the fun and benefits of standup paddling, many new paddlers I talk to are full of questions.  And many have absolutely...

How to Launch Your SUP Beginners sometimes struggle with launching their sups for the first few times.  Here are some general tips and tricks for getting into the water smoothly for the first few times! From...

I am always looking for a better hydration solution, especially when it comes to finding a bladder or bottle that is going to work well in multiple paddle craft. When I first saw the...

SUP Paddling in the Ocean for the First Time When I teach beginning SUP classes, I am often asked how difficult it is to paddle in the ocean. Or what the difference is between standup...

Choosing your First Paddle It can be intimidating purchasing all of your SUP gear for the first time.  And expensive.  Understandably you don’t want to spend a fortune on your first set of equipment. But...

How do I know which SUP leash to use? Buying a SUP? Don’t forget to get a leash to go with it!  Leashes save lives.  They are an important safety device for paddling because they...

How do we know when its okay to go paddling? It's raining. It's kind of windy. There are whitecaps. The waves look big. How do I know if it's safe for me to go paddling? There...

Come celebrate outdoor life and being on the water by shaking things up at The Jewel Tri on Saturday, August 14 at Dreher Island State Park on the “jewel” of South Carolina, our beautiful...

Save a Paddle Kit   Beyond the obvious - leash, life jacket, water, communication, first aid - here's a cheat sheet for your Save A Paddle Kit...five things that can get you in the water, instead...

Using Tech for Paddling Alone Safely A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away, I wrote a post on handy apps to help you stay safer on water - especially if you paddle...

RUNOFF® WATERPROOF PHONE CASE RunOff revolutionizes waterproof protection. This unique soft case protects phones from water, dust, and sand with a slim design that fits in pockets or can be attached to the included lanyard....

It's about time. Paddle Monster has been growing its roots globally for a few years now, and in preparation for some big changes coming to our community, we are now multi-lingual! Besides welcoming our...

The SUP 11 City Tour Nutrition Program with Victoria Burgess, Ph.D., CISSN certified Sports Nutritionist, includes: —Weekly interval training programmed workouts to improve aerobic endurance, fitness, speed, and paddling efficiency. Written specifically to prepare you...

Course:  Starting point is at Higgs Beach, Paddle South toward the Southernmost Point, through the Key West harbor, around the USCG base and under the Fleming Key Bridge. From here we cross the sailboat mooring...

ANNAPOLIS, MD. (Wednesday, April 28, 2021) — Today, Chris Hopkinson, who last summer, with the help and coaching of Paddler Monster, became the first person to traverse the entire Chesapeake Bay by standup paddleboard,...

All-encompassing elite sprint technique coaching program with Coach Andrey Kraytor Limited to only a few paddlers each month, the Sprint Coaching Program offers individually tailored technique coaching and development programs that are delivered by Coach...

Coach Cain and Coach Andrey talk about everything from C1 to SUP, long-distance paddling to sprinting, and how it all relates in this great discussion with our new SUP Coach, Coach Andrey Kraytor!

Coach Larry Cain and Coach Andrey will be discussing new Paddle Monster monster coaching opportunities and much more in their upcoming, joint Facebook Live. Mark your calendar for May 13th, Noon ET.  It will be...

The Goat Boater, Lake Wylie Paddleboarding is stoked to offer Lake Wylie’s first-ever SUP Race Series.  9 paddleboard races, 10 opportunities to win.  The Series is open to all level paddlers, all ages &...

Fueling your Workouts the Right Way! Hello Paddlers!! Can you believe it’s May!!! This part of the year is always interesting. Some of you are coming from a deep freeze, snow and mostly land/cardio training....

How to Get Back To Paddling Safely It’s that time of year -many of us are returning to our favorite paddle spots, so it’s time for a refresher on how to get back to paddling...

Join us for A United Day of Hope! PADDLE for MENTAL HEALTH 2nd annual 5K virtual paddle is happening Saturday, May 22nd., 2021. Please help us build awareness and funds, by JOINING OUR PADDLE...

The Paddle Monster Elite Technique Program As the first paddler to take Paddle Monster Elite Technique Program with Coach Cain, I thought it appropriate to document my experience and tell you what it's like. If you're...

Chattajack posted this update on Facebook this am: Good Morning Everyone, We wanted to give you all a heads up on the status of the 2021 Chattajack race. Event permits for large events in Chattanooga...

Despite progress against the pandemic, M2O has decided to cancel this year's event. Here is the letter just released from M2O: Aloha M2O Athletes, We appreciate the recent emails inquiring about the status of this year's Moloka'i...

Ah spring! That wonderful time of year when nature explodes after the dark, dank grey of winter and re-ignites our paddling souls!  The air temperature warms up, and we dream of barefoot paddles, board...

March 20, 2021, Fort Pierce, FL. – It’s been a long winter, longer yet that the current state of the world is still putting a damper on our collective paddling ambitions. But for many,...

So, You Want to be a Better Paddler? I’ve long contended that sprinters (and here I am talking about those who compete in 200m races at the highest level) are the most technically proficient paddlers. ...

it's with great excitement and fanfare that the Paddle Monster team is announcing the addition of Andrey Kraytor to the Paddle Monster coaching team! Coach Andrey Kraytor is our newest SUP and C1 Coach.  Andrey,...

Attention Paddlers! The Paddle Monster Spring Training camp starts today, March 19, 2021! Follow us on Instagram and Facebook for daily posts about technique, training, and just basically paddling hints from Coach Seychelle and Coach...

2021 Crossing for a Cure Training Program Are you participating in the 2021 Crossing for a Cure?  Do you want to have expert training to help you make the most of your crossing? If so, Paddle...

  About Our Paddlers Survey A member of the Paddle Monster community who lives outside of New York City has asked that we run a survey to help him with a local problem. This survey was prompted...

The Spring Base Program with Coach Larry Cain starts Monday. It is designed to reintroduce paddlers to full load on-water training and to develop a specific aerobic base. If you have been able to paddle...

https://youtu.be/D8IZ-P8bEB0 No more missing screw and plate for fin mounting! No tools needed with FinJack. Screw and plate are so 10years ago! "Made of hi-strength Acetal resin, the Finjak replaces the stock screw and sliding plate...

The Next Virtual Paddle League Race is Up! "March into Spring", a free, combined event race that is the combination of: - A 5k race with a turn at 2.5k, - A 2k race with a turn...

Attention Paddle Monster Paddle Challenge and Virtual Race Community! The Paddle Monster and Paddle Logger teams are reminding all paddlers that there are three events currently active. We will review them in a moment,...

Nordic Double Poling for Paddleboarders Coach Larry has long likened the loading/unloading motion of hips and legs in stand-up paddling to the double poll motion seen in cross country skiing.  Here Starboard Dream Team member...

February is over and the results of "The February Five" 5k VPL race are in!  Congratulations to all racers! It's exciting to see where people are, how they have maintained after a few months hiatus...

To all VPL and Paddle Challenge Participants Today we upgraded the Paddle Challenge and VPL submission forms on the Public PaddleMonster.com site! You can now select all the challenges for which you are participating when you...

I'm not sure if you're as cold as I am, but the thought of Key West sounds amazing to me right now—especially when facing down the 12+ feet of snow or freezing cold rain...

A ZOOM discussion with Coach Larry Cain on Wednesday, February 17th at 3 PM EST Coach Larry Cain will be discussing winter paddling. If you want to learn to, improve, or get Larry's tips on...

The Next Paddle Monster Paddle Challenge The Paddle Monster Challenges are back for 2021 with a series of shorter challenges designed to keep everyone motivated and provide a chance for those that miss the start...

The Paddle Monster team is excited to announce our new short-cut to all Paddle Monster and community races. From this side menu, you can reach Virtual Paddle League, Paddle Challenge, registration, upload, and leaderboard...

The Virtual Paddle League is Back The Virtual Paddle League is back this year with a series of virtual events with shorter windows. Leading off is "The February Five", a free, 5 km out and...

The Spring Competitive Program is designed for novice, intermediate and advanced/elite paddlers who have daily access to the water uninterrupted by winter weather and who want to get a jump start on the 2021...

A ZOOM discussion with Coach Larry Cain on Wednesday, January 27th at 3 PM EST Coach Larry Cain will be discussing the value of leaving no stone unturned when preparing to achieve your goals in...

“If it is love that binds people to places in this nation of rivers and in this river of nations then one enduring expression of that simple truth, is surely the canoe.” When you're on...

Paddle Monster Sports Nutrition Coach, Victoria Burgess, Ph.D. will lead you through this 30-day challenge to help you reboot and relearn healthy habits to incorporate into your everyday life —Question/Challenge of the day —Open discussion board...

Staying fit and working out is great for your body but can be terrible for your car, truck, and home. Dry Rub anti-sweat seat protectors, seat belt covers, and gym backpacks are designed to...

To all Paddle Monster Paddle Challenge participants, we did a small upgrade to the Paddle Monster site this past weekend to add a new feature. Track your Year To Date Distance! We now have the ability...

A ZOOM discussion with Coach Larry Cain on Tuesday, January 19th at 3 PM EST Coach Larry Cain will be discussing the value of setting and tracking your goals. This is available for all Paddle Monster...

It’s with extreme sadness that we learned today of the passing of Bent Ulrik Niss. Many of you know Bent as an amazing human being with who we are all grateful to have crossed paths...

Congratulations everyone, the results of the Haulin Half Marathon are complete for the Paddle League in 2020. To recap, here were the rules of the race: The Haulin Half Marathon is a grueling 21km race.  Finally,...

Congratulations everyone, the results of the 10k Throwdown are complete for the Paddle League in 2020. To recap, here were the rules of the race: The 10k Throwdown is a grueling 10k time trial race! If...

Congratulations everyone, the results of the Fastest Over 5k are complete for the Paddle League in 2020. To recap, here were the rules of the race: The Fastest Over Five is a 5km time trial to lead...

Congratulations everyone, the results of the 2k Tangle are complete for the Paddle League in 2020. To recap, here were the rules of the race: The 2km Tangle is a 2km sprint as the intro to our...

The King & Queen of the 1K race was a very interesting race for the Paddle League in 2020. To recap, here were the rules of the race: The King & Queen of the 1k is...

The Half Kilometer sprint was one of our favorite races for the Paddle League in 2020.  As we mentioned in the 200m post, many of us train and race in longer races, as a...

As we discussed in our master post, the results of the 200M Sprints - The Clash of the 200M Titans - is the first race we're reviewing from our 2020 Virtual Race Series. The 200M...

The 2020 Virtual Paddle League and Paddle Monster are excited to announce the results of the 2020 Virtual Paddle League Race Series! First and foremost, we want to congratulate all participants for putting in time...

Watch and Listen to Coach Victoria Burgess review the energy systems of the body. This overview will help you understand how and when the different systems of the body are used in your training...

In a bid to create awareness about the dangers of dumping waste in water bodies, members of the SUP Marinna Paddle Club of Chennai India - a team participating in the Paddle Monster Paddle...

Watch and Listen to Coach Victoria Burgess review the importance of hydration. This overview will help you understand how to use hydration to your advantage and understand much more about how it affects your...

Let’s spend a week together, live paddle training sessions with Coach Seychelle and Coach Victoria Burgess, PhD and virtual sessions with Coach Larry Cain. This is a Standup Paddleboard Specific Camp for all levels except...

YETI recently published their mini-documentary about Lauren Spalding the Hawaiian Outrigger canoe and SurfSki living legend. Leaning Against the Wind Conquering a 45-mile stretch of stacked waves, crashing currents, and blistering winds—13 times with just a...

Paddle Monster and Coach Victoria Burgess are excited to announce our new custom training program that is designed just for you.  This new program covers the most important parts of training from fitness to...

If you missed this past Sunday's ICF recording of Coach Cain with the International Canoe Federation, you can see the full video here.  As expected, Coach Cain does an amazing workshop on paddle technique! Watch...

KO8 is a functional fitness system that allows you to choose suspension/resistance mode on the fly. Easy to use and expand your conditioning workout with KO8 https://www.ko8.fitness Direct equipment link https://store.ko8.fitness/products/ko8-resistance-suspension-bands KO8 is one complete...

Don't miss this Sunday's ICF workshop with Coach Cain. The ICF have partnered with Starboard to offer free series of online workshops from the world's top SUP paddlers. Each workshop will be presented by different world-class...

Join Coach Victoria where she talks about the importance and approach to offseason training. She also covers how and why it is to your advantage to use it.

Coach Larry Cain chats with Nick Robinson from SUPfm about his Olympic achievements, transitioning to SUP, cold water paddling throughout the winter in Canada, and the full story of SUP's ultimate training platform Paddle...

A ZOOM discussion with Coach Larry Cain on Wednesday, November 18th at 3 PM EST Coach Larry Cain will be discussing the value of tracking your training and the tools that will help you achieve...

The Science of Paddling Fitness Many paddlers have discovered the undeniable benefits of a structured science-based training regimen. It works and works well. It’s what Olympians and elite athletes around the world do to train,...

We hear everyone talking about base training, but what is it and when is it applied? Base training is the first and foremost priority of an 'off-season.' It is an opportunity to develop your aerobic...

Paddle Monster Coaching Change Heading into 2021, there are a few coaching changes afoot at Paddle Monster. It is with mixed emotions that we announce that Seychelle’s role will be changing in 2021. As a result,...

Fitness and Body Composition To all south Florida athletes! Join Coach Victoria Burgess for a day or Fitness and Body Composition testing.  This special event will be held Sunday, December 6th, 2020! Coach Victoria is offering...

The Paddle Monster Off-Season Programs are designed to build the fitness foundation upon which a successful 2021 racing season can be built. Programs specific to those in warm climates, who have regular access to the...

Paddle Monster is super excited to announce our new Elite Technique Coaching Program! The Paddle Monster coaching team is working hard to continue to improve and expand the paddling services they offer around the world....

I’ve now owned my 2020 SIC Maui RS 14x23 for just about a month. I’ve had a chance to paddle it in a variety of conditions, including various levels of chop, upwind, downwind, and...

Coach Larry Cain will discuss Winter and Off-Season training in this Free Facebook Live on Monday, November 2nd at 3 pm ET.  It's important for most Northern Hemisphere folks to have a winter plan...

Phoozy Product Review The Smartphone, and many other electronic devices, only like to operate in certain temperature ranges. Phoozy can protect your phone from those cold/hot weather swings, Phoozy also delivers drop protection, it is...

The Off-Season Strength Training Program starts now! If you are part of the Paddle Monster Family, it means you are passionate about paddling. Perhaps you are competitive and your main goal is to win...

Coach Larry Cain will be discussing active rest.  What it is and isn't, why it's important, and how to incorporate it into your training to your advantage. Monday, October 26th, at 3:00 PM ET. This...

October 17, 2021 – It’s deep fall in the northern Midwest. The weather is unpredictable at best. 70-degree days are becoming a rarity as the north pole is off-axis to the sun. It can...

Chattajack 2020 on the Gorge! LOVE LOVE LOVE this! Watch Scott Cummings doing his race Sternwheeler style. Surfski News reported that Scott finished his 32 miles in around 3:54 minutes. Pack a lunch! Find the YouTube video...

Southern Hemisphere Paddlers - Join Paddle Monster today and try us out by getting your First Month Free! Learn more below! As the Northern Hemisphere paddling season comes to an end for all except the...

Sey Chelle’s Thread the Needle Sup Warmup This is a warm up exercise version of one of my all time favorite Thoracic spine openers, Thread the Needle Pose. This will open up all the intercostal...

Coach Larry Cain will be discussing his tips for running your virtual chattajack race this Monday, October 19th, at 3:00 PM ET. This is available for all Paddle Monster All Access and Basic Members. If...

The 2020 Virtual Paddle League is excited to announce the September 1, 2020 leaderboard!  This leaderboard, which is represented by craft, race, and gender, is quite extensive and represents the fastest currently in each...

Looking Back Planning started for the 2020 Midwest Paddle League season before the last race of 2019. Looking forward to its second year, the League was determined to avoid the sophomore jinx. The new season...

I’ve had an amazing 2020 paddleboarding season. I’m lighter, faster, more competitive, and I’m having more fun. With the end of the Midwest Paddle League season this past Saturday it seems like a good...

September 19, 2020 – When most people think about challenging conditions, visions of Red Bull’s “heavy water” come to mind. Visions of Zane Schweitzer cresting a 6-foot monster swell or Terene Black hammering just...

Our Paddle Monsters are at it again. Scott Baste, John Knippers. CONGRATULATIONS!!!! We are so stoked for you! From John's Facebook Page: "Words can hardly describe how amazing yet also how extremely tough it really was though! Paddling...

We're now nearly one month into the Paddle Around the World challenge and participation is amazing. With paddlers from all around the world, we're over 10% to our 40,000km goal and we're only three...

WPC welcomes back 3X Champ Seychelle! Join Seychelle, one of the fastest women paddlers in the world in an all-levels clinic geared toward SUP racers looking to improve their efficiency, performance, speed, and longevity...

Coach Cain and Coach Seychelle will be performing video technique analysis live September 29 at 3:00 pm ET on our next Paddle Monster Zoom session. They will be reviewing a few paddlers from the...

There are 2 options to race the Key West Classic next weekend: 1) Paddle and compete in Key West. the event is a GO! https://paddleguru.com/races/KeyWestPaddleClassic2020 2) VIRTUAL (people can race from wherever they live and paddle)...

My favorite thing in our paddle world is surfing. Period. Surfing in the outrigger, in the ski, in the open ocean dowinwinding, or on a board in the lineup. And as much as I...

This classic film was released in 2015 and is now available until 2022 FREE to watch here from Red Bull.  If you've never watched this movie, see where SUP transforms from flatwater fun to...

Technical cloth doesn’t happen to be a simple and boring design anymore. VIRUS is brining in more pattern designs to look cool and have all the famous fabrics to performance the best. Look for a...

Three experienced and dedicated paddle boarders are paddling the breadth of the Algarve, from Sagres to Vila Real Santo Antonio. Tom Longhurst from Algarve Marquees has lived in Lagos for years, Chris Grebby a...

I have recently been learning about the Japanese art of “Forest Bathing” or shinrin-yoku. No, this is not some sort of version of “Naked and Afraid” and it doesn’t involve undressing. Forest bathing might...

Today, Paddle Monster launched a new feature in our Classifieds section.  It's called "In Search Of".  The New In Search Of feature is a way for our members to put a call out to...

September 12, 2020 – For the 4th consecutive year Shaka SUP Racing was live in action on Lake Lansing, near the Michigan State Capitol. Once again, there were 4 great charities that participants could...

This year’s 23rd Annual Key West Paddle Classic will have 2 versions of the event; a live in Key West Race AND a virtual (from where ever you are race!) With so many people unable...

It’s time to talk about leashes. Why we need them. What kind to use. What kind not to use and how to take care of them. Again.  Lots of new folks are joining us...

Paddle Around the World is OPEN!! Paddle Monsters, Paddle Challengers, VPL members!!  It's officially September 5th somewhere, so the 2020 Paddle Around the World Paddle Challenge is now open!  If you're a September 4th laggard,...

I am not a natural paddler, nor am I physically gifted with a paddler’s body. I’m short (5’5”), I have a short reach, and I’m overweight (190). However, I work hard and I compete...

The Wave Watcher’s Companion by Gavin Pretor-Pinney Recently, Paddle Monster reviewed the wonderful How to Read Water: Clues and Patterns from Puddles to the Sea by Tristan Gooley, which is a great guide to learning...

Coach Larry Cain will be discussing the impacts of paddling on brain function and development - Thursday, September 3 at 3:00 PM ET This is available for all Paddle Monster All Access and Basic Members....

This is from SIC: Last week Seychelle SUP had connection issues for her live SIC Talk Story SUP Tip but we are back with a prerecorded version of her Turning Your SUP! As always, you will be...

Bodie Von Allmen, from Lake Oswego, OR, has been surfing since he was three and winning races and surf competitions in the Pacific Northwest and along the west coast since he was 11. He's...

The 10k Throwdown is a grueling 10k time trial race! If you’re looking for something longer, a race that you can settle into but still get in a game of golf, this race is for...

The OluKai Lowcountry Boil Paddle Battle September 12th, 2020 Hilton Head Island, SC Registration Link- https://paddleguru.com/races/OluKaiLowcountryBoilPaddleBattle2020 The OluKai Lowcountry Boil Paddle Battle is a paddle event open to all paddle craft on Hilton Head Island, SC. The date is September...

Falling the Right Way After our recent discussion on falling and not being afraid to, several folks suggested we follow up by talking about how to fall. Awesome idea! Knowing how to fall off a sup...

Get your paddles ready… for the second annual Race to Benefit the Bays! Come celebrate the locals’ summer and National Estuaries Week while supporting a good cause! All proceeds benefit the Delaware Center for...

Most innovated module system that allows you to choose lens your want to use for your footage without owning two cameras.  Waterproof (IPX8) up to 16feet or use diving case for deeper depth.  Support...

On August 23rd, Shaka SUP Racing and the Midwest Paddle league was in action on Morse Reservoir just north of Indianapolis. This was the 5th consecutive year for this event, and every year a...

It has been an interesting season so far is probably the understatement of the century. Over half of the Midwest Paddle League’s planned 16-race schedule has been cancelled. However, where there is a will,...

Let's talk about falling. Or, if you paddle outrigger, huli'ing. Or, if you paddle surf ski, capsizing or flipping. If you are a long-time paddler, then maybe the topic doesn't feel all that relevant to you. If...

The New Paddle Challenge Series Paddle Monster is super excited to announce the new Paddle Challenge paddling series. What was the 100 Day Paddle Challenge is now open to everyone and is starting our first...

Thank you for being a part of the Paddle Monster 100 Day Challenge. We have enjoyed managing and evolving the 100 Challenge these past few years and are making some changes that will make...

Deep in the heart of the South Pacific is an island that is known for its giant head statues, called Moai. The western world calls it Easter Island, but the Polynesians, the original inhabitants...

If you want to learn downwinding, especially if your goal is a North Shore Maui Maliko Run, there is no one better to learn from that the Jedi Master himself, Jeremy Riggs of Paddle...

Coach Larry Cain will be discussing how to develop a plan to improve and develop your technique - Friday, August 14 at 3:00 PM ET This is available for all Paddle Monster All Access and...

Everyday 22 veterans, including active-duty service members across all branches, commit suicide. 22 people with parents, families, and people that love them. Every single day. It’s a staggering number, and while many professions struggle to...

We paddlers, we should be looking at water constantly.  Flat lakes, running streams, inlets, beaches, canals, channels, puddles, if you're paddling and you want to be efficient, you should be looking at the water.  All...

The Haulin Half Marathon is a grueling 21km race.  Finally, as we expect people have had some training time, this race is for the distance folks! Settle in and put in a good 21km!...

This race is for the distance folks! Settle in and put in a good 21km! This isn't about sprinting, but about the long haul! Settle in a reach for the fastest 21km time on...

Earlier this week, those of us registered for the 2020 edition of the 31-mile Chattajack race in Chattanooga received an email that wasn't exactly unexpected or a surprise. Due to the pandemic, the physical race...

FROM AN EMAIL SENT TO ALL PARTICIPANTS FROM THE RACE DIRECTORS: First, in response to some of the outreach, we would like to offer the option of a virtual paddle race.  It’s a far cry...

We are humbled and saddened to have to announce that the 2020 Chattajack has been cancelled due to the pandemic. We truly gave it our best shot and we can’t thank everyone who offered...

Paddle Monster Coach Larry Cain discusses the cancellation of Chattajack due to the Pandemic and what we should be training for in 2020. This Facebook Live originally aired August 4, 2020 at 3:00 pm...

In trying times, it’s easy to retreat inward, to make our world as small and manageable as we can. It helps us feel in control of ourselves. As much as that feels good, it...

DripDrop ORS Review What is dehydration?  Simply put, it’s a fluid imbalance. But before we explain a troubled state, we’ll start with a happy one. Picture yourself floating in a calm sea, surrounded on all...

I am a slave to the data.  I live and die by my metrics. And I am addicted to wearables. Even though there is clearly a limit to how many you can actually wear...

Coach Larry Cain will be discussing the mental side of race performance - Thursday, July 30 at 3:00 PM ET This is available for all Paddle Monster All Access and Basic Members. If you are...

M2O a 32-mile race from Molokai to Oahu. It’s 4,000 miles from Molokai to the Midwest. For many, it would be the trip pf a lifetime to fly to Molokai, hire and escort boat, and paddle...

We have our first AAU National SUP Champions! Congratulations to everyone who came out and competed. Thank you to Paddling Paradise and all the volunteers who made it all happen. Women 15-19 One Class 1 Pippa...

About 20 degrees latitude north of the equator, you’ll find Hawaii, the epicenter of all things paddle related. However, if you keep heading north halfway to the north pole, at the 45th parallel, you’ll...

Hosted by Paddling Paradise and Hannah McClatchey 4220 Dixie Hwy NE, Palm Bay, FL 32905-7427, United States From the Event Organizers: We will be following the CDC guidelines before, during and after this event. Please be prepared with a mask...

Be safe. Bring tons of water. Bring nutrition. Have fun. Race hard. FROM THE RACE ORGANIZERS: Aloha M2O Virtual Paddlers, Please note that we have extended the window for submitting results, photos and GPX uploads due to inclement...

It’s Day 136 of my Pandemic spring and summer...and I can report that in some ways, getting out to do a paddle workout it getting easier. I have chosen to be extremely conservative during this...

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The Clash of the 200m Titans is a 200m sprint that is intended to weed out the fast short distance paddler on the planet! This race requires skill in sprinting, starts, technique, and strength and a...

Coach Seychelle and Coach Burgess will be discussing sports nutrition for long-distance races - Monday, July 20 at 3:00 PM ET This is available for all Paddle Monster All Access and Basic Members. If you...

Do you think the time you exercise or the intensity of your exercise affects your quality of sleep? Thirty four men and women participated in a one-week study on how the timing of their...

Is it safe to return to the water? The ubiquitous two note theme song played, but that danger wasn’t a shark fin cutting through the water surface, but rather the far more silent and...

Coach Larry Cain will be discussing the second part of how to draft this week as part of Paddle Monster's Zoom series. Join us Thursday, July 16 at 3:00 PM ET This is available for...

Save-A-Session Kits If you’ve ever arrived at your paddle destination all excited for a workout or a surf with you buddies, only to realize someone doesn’t have a fin screw, then this is for you....

When I first started paddleboarding, I lived maybe 100 yards from Lake Michigan. 50 yards up a dune, and 50 yards down a steep set of stairs. Needless to say, I pretty quickly started...

Water sports specific GPS Tracking devices with 4 live data on screen at all times. Standard and Metric (Km/Miles)  support with bluetooth  connection for your heart rate monitor support allow you to train with...

Coach Seychelle will be demonstrating her favorite drills for working on your catch in this live ZOOM session, on the water, on Tuesday, July 14, at 3:00 pm ET. This is available for all Paddle...

Here is part of Coach Seychelle's Wellness series with SIC where she discusses Thoracic rotation and Mobility in your Stroke

Coach Larry Cain will be discussing how to draft this week as part of Paddle Monster's Zoom series. Join us Thursday, July 9 at 3:00 PM ET This is available for all Paddle Monster All...

Victoria has a Chattajack-specific sports nutrition program for those seeking to thrive and not just survive in this 31-mile paddle marathon. To learn more about working with Coach Victoria Burgess, PhD on your nutrition for...

Seychelle, 2019’s World Champ and Paddle Monster Coach, talks about the most important part of SUP Paddling Technique and the paddle stroke... the catch

Annapolis native, Chris Hopkinson will attempt to stand-up paddle the entire length of the Chesapeake Bay in support of @oysterrecovery. His ambitious 240-mile journey will begin in Havre de Grace, MD and end in...

Paddling Paradise will host the first-ever Stand Up Paddleboard AAU Junior Olympic National Championships Sunday, July 26, 2020 at 09:00 AM Location: Paddling Paradise 4220 Dixie Hwy NE, Palm Bay, FL 32905, USA Palm Bay, FL 32905 https://www.paddlingparadise.com/ Details: We...

Paddle Monster Coach Travis Grant is a stand-up paddle athlete with several big titles under his belt, including Molokai, the Carolina Cup, King of the Harbour NZ and countless others.

For the most part, paddlers are outdoor people, so when you tell them they have to stay indoors and not paddle in events, a little crazy starts to happen. Now there is regular crazy,...

The Heroes of the Half Kilometer - 500m is a 500m sprint gives racers a bit more time to settle into a cadence and reach for a smooth, clean glide to drive you to...

It’s been a challenging year for paddling, but the world is slowly starting to open up again. While there is still some uncertainty in the air, two races in the Traverse City, Michigan area...

Netherlands Junior paddler Donnie Freens has been shaking up the Virtual Paddle League leaderboards since our launch in April 2020. Throwing down lightning-fast times on his SUP Lightboard, he's dominating in all categories and...

If You Have to Wear Shoes I’ve seen lots of folks on different platforms asking about footwear for paddling so I thought I’d weigh in.  Just my personal thoughts after years of paddling all kinds...

Coach Larry Cain will be discussing tactics and strategy for Racing 1000m. If the current Virtual circuits have you asking this question how do I sprint or how are time trials different, this discussion...

Ladies and Gentlemen, we had our doubts, but the first confirmed event of the 2020 season is upon us! The Midwest Paddle Festival has confirmed that they have all the necessary permits and approvals...

Hi all, for those that aren't aware, when you're recording your distances and you go over, Garmin (and Strava and many other platforms) have the ability to "trim" your time to the desired distance....

Coach Seychelle and Coach Grant will be discussing downwinding in this ZOOM session on Tuesday, June 23, at 3:00 pm ET.  Join us for the epic discussion with two of the strongest downwinders in...

The U.S. Coast Guard has released its accident, injury and death statistics for 2019 and as always the results are interesting. Here are the top takeaways overall: Number of Accidents: 4,168 Number of Deaths: 613 ...

Coach Larry Cain will cover Using Resistance When You're Paddling: The Why's, The Do's and Don'ts this Thursday, June 18th, at 3 PM ET on ZOOM. This is available for all Paddle Monster All Access...

Nite Ize is a company that manufactures very cool and innovative products from tie downs, to key chains to mobile products. RUNOFF® WATERPROOF products is one of the reliable and durable smartphone case you will...

Someone performing and posting a world best time that can be verified by GPS data does the entire sport a service. Their performance is a gift to all of us. While we know it was not done in a real race, it was still done by a human being, on a board, with a paddle, over a set distance, in neutral conditions. We can all relate to it. It redefines what is possible and moves the sport forward for all of us, inspiring each of us to do a little more to go a little faster. We all end up winning because of it.

Coach Larry Cain will be discussing what abilities and skills are needed for success. If you've ever wondered what you should be focusing on with training, this discussion will help!  Join us Thursday, June...

Virtual Paddle Racing Like many of you, I started 2020 with a plan.  A race plan.  I was going to return to the Carolina Cup after a two-year absence and tackle what would have been...

Paddle Monster Coach Larry Cain discusses training for Chattajack 2020 ... in 2020 on this Facebook Live that originally aired June 8, 2020 To learn more about training with Paddle Monster, go here

The 1k Race is Now Open! Ok, everyone, it's time for the next race in the 2020 Virtual Paddle League Race series! As we continue to move into shorter races with a focus on sprinting,...

Coach Seychelle will be discussing race strategy in this ZOOM session on Tuesday, June 9, at 3:00 pm ET. This is available for all Paddle Monster All Access and Basic Members. If you are not...

You may have read in a past Paddle Monster (Mullet) article about safety and knowing your paddle ohana - that something as simple as knowing how to or having used your PFD in a...

What to carry to fix pesky SUP dings Most of us keep some sort of first aid kit in our cars or packs for minor cuts and scrapes, but do you have a board or...

The SUP 11 City Tour Nutrition Program with Victoria Burgess, PhD, CISSN certified Sports Nutritionist, includes: —In depth customization for nutrition based on current training plan for SUP 11 City Tour —Constant guidance in nutrition and...