How to Choose the Best Inflatable SUP
It can be a challenge to know how to choose the best inflatable stand-up paddle board (ISUP). If you search online for inflatable SUPs you will find that there are many models to choose from and there can be a huge difference in the price range. If you love paddle...
What to Wear When Paddleboarding
One of the best things about owning a paddle board is that you can have fun on the water in all seasons. However, being on the water in all different kinds of weather brings challenges with it. So, if you love getting on your SUP no matter the weather, what should you...
SUP Safety – What You Should Know
Stand up paddleboarding (SUP) is one of the best and most fun activities that you can have on the water. Of course, when you head out to the water to have some fun, safety may not be the first thing on your mind. However, safety on the water should always come first...
Paddleboard Finder and Design
If you want to enjoy hours of fun on the water, finding the right paddleboard can be a challenging decision. There seems to be an endless array of paddleboards to choose from, each with their own shape, design, and purpose. If you are looking to buy a paddleboard for...
Paddleboarding – Improving Technique
If you really want to get the best out of your paddleboarding experience, it's really important to work on your technique. It doesn't matter if you are a complete beginner to Stand Up Paddling (SUP) or you are an experienced racer, the basics of the paddleboarding...
Paddleboarding for Fitness and Training
Forget heading to the gym, if you want to improve your fitness or have a training workout, you should get your paddleboard and head out to the water. Paddleboarding is not just a great way to have fun but provides a great opportunity for a workout. In fact, almost...
How to Buy a Paddleboard
Paddleboarding is one of the best ways to have fun on the water, so it's not surprising that it's one of the fastest growing water sports in the world. Paddleboarding can be as extreme as surfing or as laid back as having a yoga session. It is a great way to see...
CHICA SUP SOCIAL starts June 18 this week is $49 includes SUP Intro and Real Things Pizza!
Ladies join Sun n' Sup every Thursday evening for a night of paddle boarding, socializing and fun. Meet at our shop at 5:30 PM. Lessons start at 6:00. This 1 hour session includes equipment familiarization, dry land, water safety, fundamental paddling techniques, and...
Downwinders
You can surf, race, fish, cross train and do yoga on a SUP but you can also downwind! 'down winders' meaning you paddle with the wind blowing in your back taking you downwind of your starting point. This is usually done on longer boards of 12’6 ,14 foot plus and...
Time to get back on the water!
Are you itching to get back on the water? Skiing not so good. Just because it is still technically winter and the water may be cold, you can still paddle anytime of year. I have actually paddled more this past month than I have skied. The weather has been unusually...
Hard or Rigid SUP vs Inflatable or ISUP
Hard or Rigid Board Need a specific rack to carry on the car. have to carry by hand or in an appropriate bag to the beach. Need at 10 feet long of room to store. Ready to go, you can go paddling right away. Better stability and higher performance according to the...
Why should you paddle in Naramata?
Why should you paddle in Naramata?Do you like to paddle in a serene and quiet area without the noise and crazy hectic pace of Penticton or Kelowna?You won't see Para-sailors, kite boarders, or tons of wave runners. The pace out here on and off the water is a lot less...