One of the things I like to do on the Hudson is explore little places I haven’t been before. I’m always on the lookout for an interesting cove or hidden creek. I love finding a new spot that people don’t go. I teach in Newburgh and enjoy going for an after-work paddle. Last Monday night…
Wind is one of those challenges. It’s almost always there, pushing us one way or another. A fact of life when you’re on the water. While the ideal paddling situation is probably glassy water with no current, it rarely happens the way. Wind is a fact of being on the water. We have to work…
This is probably the most popular question that people ask when starting standup paddling. “What’s the best beginner board?” or “What’s the best board for me to start on.” There’s a lot of conflicting information on this, but I want to give beginners a guide to what I think is the best way to start….
Paddleboarding is the simplest boat. Truly. It’s just two things, a shaped plank and paddle. Forget all that engineering and shaping science and fancy materials. Look at how minimal it is. It’s there an easier way to get on the water? Unlike our boating friends, we can be on the water in a few minutes….
I always liked this video discussing the differences between a hard board and an inflatable. It’s hard to find a good discussion about this issue that isn’t marketing. Bottom line: hard boards have better response and speed than inflatables. Inflatables have the advantage of transportation and durability. If you get an inflatable, make sure you…
I’m testing out the newest member of my quiver, the SIC Okeanos 12’6” Air. I’m going to write a longer review soon, but here’s a quick vid of my first impressions.
Just took my first paddle on my new SIC Okeanos 12’6” Air. I had a lot of interesting impressions, and I’ll be posting my review, but I was struck by one part of the paddling experience: the speed and how it moves through the water. I’ve spent a lot of time on all-around boards. These…
I’ve loved the water ever since I was a kid. I always wanted to make it a part of my life, and that happened through standup paddling. I’ve been doing the sport for a long time. I first tried it in 2008. My wife had been looking at paddleboards in my Windsurfing magazine, and was interested. After…