HISTORY
Stand Up Paddle Boarding (or SUP) is an emerging global sport whose roots run deep in Hawaiian history. The sport is an ancient form of surfing that originated in the Hawaiian Islands. The Hawaiian translation for SUP is Ku Hre He's Nalu. Traced back to the early 1960's surfers known as the Beach Boys of Waikiki, used to stand up and paddle out the break. Standing allowed instructors a higher viewpoint of their large groups of surfing students and help them take pictures of their students. Standing up also enabled them to better see the incoming swell.
Fast forward to the present and SUP is one of the fastest growing sports in the world. It is a new fun, amazing way to explore and experience the many rivers, lakes, streams, seas, and oceans. Because of the standing height over the water, one can see both deeper into the water and further across the surface of the water allowing better visualization of surrounding features.
FITNESS
Stand Up Paddle Boarding is a multidimensional sport that promotes balance, strength, and endurance, and is one of the best workouts for developing core strength and overall fitness. Stand Up Paddling is easy to learn and is a non-intimidating sport that appeals to all ages and physical abilities. Paddlers are able to easily progress and develop their skills to improve their strength and fitness. SUP allows you to enjoy local waters of your community while giving you a complete workout. Many communities are now offering Yoga SUP classes.
Stand Up Paddle Boarding (or SUP) is an emerging global sport whose roots run deep in Hawaiian history. The sport is an ancient form of surfing that originated in the Hawaiian Islands. The Hawaiian translation for SUP is Ku Hre He's Nalu. Traced back to the early 1960's surfers known as the Beach Boys of Waikiki, used to stand up and paddle out the break. Standing allowed instructors a higher viewpoint of their large groups of surfing students and help them take pictures of their students. Standing up also enabled them to better see the incoming swell.
Fast forward to the present and SUP is one of the fastest growing sports in the world. It is a new fun, amazing way to explore and experience the many rivers, lakes, streams, seas, and oceans. Because of the standing height over the water, one can see both deeper into the water and further across the surface of the water allowing better visualization of surrounding features.
FITNESS
Stand Up Paddle Boarding is a multidimensional sport that promotes balance, strength, and endurance, and is one of the best workouts for developing core strength and overall fitness. Stand Up Paddling is easy to learn and is a non-intimidating sport that appeals to all ages and physical abilities. Paddlers are able to easily progress and develop their skills to improve their strength and fitness. SUP allows you to enjoy local waters of your community while giving you a complete workout. Many communities are now offering Yoga SUP classes.