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Tips to get started with stand-up paddleboarding

Published: September 1, 2016 Updated: February 23, 2025

You’ve seen them: the people standing on colourful boards, skimming along the lake like athletic gondoliers, embodying the very concept of “carefree.” And they’re everywhere—on lakes, rivers, and the ocean. If you’ve ever wondered what exactly it is they’re doing (or why), we’re here to help you out with these useful tips!

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