So you've got your paddleboard, packed your kit and now it's the exciting bit! Getting out on the water 🙌🌊 Although it's called stand up paddleboarding, there's no pressure to stand up on your board. Kneeling and sitting are great ways to enjoy the water, and there are also boards adapted to accommodate different needs. So ask your local club or paddling centre about this. But if you're ready to stand up on your board, here are some of our top tips: 🌊 Practice on land. Get a feel for where to

If you're just starting out with stand up paddleboarding, keeping your board in the direction you want to go or changing direction can be tricky. Save our top tips for paddling forwards in a straight line and turning ⬇️ 🌊 Hold your paddle so that the blade bends away from you. Make sure your hands are wide apart on the shaft, this creates a lever so you can glide through the water easier. 🌊 Fully submerge your paddle blade. The greater the surface area you use to pull yourself forward, the mor