| Flat Water Paddle |
Beginner |
Paddling straight on flat water |
Paddleboard |
Calm water |
| Basic Forward Stroke |
Beginner |
Paddling forward using basic paddle techniques |
Paddle |
Calm water |
| Basic Backstroke |
Beginner |
Paddling backward using basic paddle techniques |
Paddle |
Calm water |
| Turning Right (Sweep Stroke) |
Beginner |
Using a sweeping motion to turn right |
Paddleboard |
Calm water |
| Turning Left (Sweep Stroke) |
Beginner |
Using a sweeping motion to turn left |
Paddleboard |
Calm water |
| Kneeling Position |
Beginner |
Kneeling on the board for stability |
Paddleboard |
Flat water |
| Side-Step |
Beginner |
Stepping from one side of the board to the other while moving |
Paddleboard |
Flat water |
| Water Start |
Intermediate |
Starting to paddle from in the water |
Paddleboard |
Open water |
| Cross-Bow Stroke |
Intermediate |
Using angled paddling to change direction quickly |
Paddleboard |
Calm water |
| Reverse Sweep Stroke |
Intermediate |
A sweeping stroke used to turn backward |
Paddleboard |
Calm water |
| Pivot Turn |
Intermediate |
Using a quick pivot to change direction on the board |
Paddleboard |
Calm water |
| Riding the Wake |
Intermediate |
Using the wake created by a boat for a ride |
Paddleboard |
Near boats |
| Bracing |
Intermediate |
Stabilizing yourself with your paddle when tipping |
Paddleboard |
Waves and chop |
| Surfing Small Waves |
Intermediate |
Catching small waves while paddleboarding |
Paddleboard, leash |
Ocean with small waves |
| Step Back Turn |
Intermediate |
Stepping back to pivot the board sharply |
Paddleboard |
Moderate conditions |
| Jumping the Wake |
Advanced |
Jumping over small wakes created by boats or waves |
Paddleboard |
Near wake zones |
| Spin Turn |
Advanced |
Turning the paddleboard 360 degrees while stationary |
Paddleboard |
Flat or calm water |
| Riding in a Surf Zone |
Advanced |
Paddling in established surf conditions |
Paddleboard, leash |
Surf zone |
| Downwind Run |
Advanced |
Paddling with the wind at your back for speed |
Paddleboard |
Windy conditions |
| Slip and Slide |
Advanced |
Sliding the board sideways in the water |
Paddleboard |
Flat water |
| Surf Drop-In |
Advanced |
Catching a wave while entering it vertically |
Paddleboard, leash |
Breakers |
| Airborne Jump |
Expert |
Jumping off the board in the air and landing |
Paddleboard, leash |
Wave conditions |
| 360 Spin |
Expert |
Performing a complete spin on the board |
Paddleboard |
Calm conditions |
| Handstand |
Expert |
Balancing on your hands on the board |
Paddleboard |
Flat water |
| Rodeo Flip |
Expert |
Flipping the board over while jumping off |
Paddleboard |
Calm water |
| Leash Release Jump |
Expert |
Jumping and releasing the leash while airborne |
Paddleboard, leash |
Choppy water |
| Trick Jump |
Expert |
Performing tricks during a jump |
Paddleboard |
Waves |
| Board Slide |
Expert |
Sliding under a bridge or other obstacle |
Paddleboard |
Flat water |
| Yoga Poses |
Beginner |
Practicing yoga poses while on the paddleboard |
Paddleboard, yoga mat |
Calm water |
| Sun Salutation |
Intermediate |
Executing a series of yoga poses |
Paddleboard, yoga mat |
Calm water |
| Warrior Pose |
Intermediate |
Performing the warrior pose on the board |
Paddleboard, yoga mat |
Flat water |
| Tree Pose Balance |
Intermediate |
Balancing in a tree pose |
Paddleboard, yoga mat |
Flat water |
| Paddleboard Meditation |
Beginner |
Meditating while floating |
Paddleboard |
Calm water |
| SUP Fishing |
Beginner |
Fishing from a paddleboard |
Paddleboard, fishing gear |
Quiet lake |
| Paddleboard Yoga Class |
Intermediate |
Group yoga session on paddleboards |
Paddleboard, yoga mats |
Calm water |
| Freestyle Tricks |
Advanced |
A combination of various tricks while paddling |
Paddleboard |
Flat or calm water |
| Riding in Wind |
Advanced |
Controlling the board in windy conditions |
Paddleboard |
Windy conditions |
| Glide Technique |
Intermediate |
Mastering smooth, efficient paddling strokes |
Paddleboard |
Calm water |
| Distance Paddling |
Intermediate |
Paddling for long distances |
Paddleboard |
Open water |
| Positive Angle |
Beginner |
Paddling with the paddle at a positive angle |
Paddleboard |
Calm water |
| Negative Angle |
Intermediate |
Paddling with the paddle at a negative angle |
Paddleboard |
Calm water |
| Two Paddle Technique |
Advanced |
Using two paddles for better propulsion |
Two paddles |
Flat water |
| Crossing Currents |
Advanced |
Navigating through challenging water currents |
Paddleboard |
Moderate waves |
| Paddleboard Racing |
Advanced |
Competing in paddleboard races |
Paddleboard |
Flat water race course |
| Obstacle Course |
Advanced |
Navigating through an obstacle course on a paddleboard |
Paddleboard |
Calm water |
| Trick Oriented Classes |
Intermediate |
Classes focusing on learning paddleboard tricks |
Paddleboard |
Varies |
| Paddleboard Stunts |
Expert |
Performing professional stunt moves on the board |
Paddleboard |
Varies |
| Double Board Balancing |
Expert |
Balancing on two paddleboards simultaneously |
Two paddleboards |
Flat water |
| Board Jousting |
Fun |
A playful activity involving jostling with paddles |
Paddleboard |
Calm conditions |
| Group Ring Toss |
Fun |
A team game using rings and paddles |
Paddleboard, rings |
Flat water |
| SUP Polo |
Fun |
A game combining soccer and paddleboarding |
Paddleboard, ball |
Flat water |
| Clear Water Paddle |
Beginner |
Paddling in clear, calm waters |
Paddleboard |
Clear lakes |
| Twilight Paddling |
Fun |
Paddling in twilight conditions for nighttime views |
Paddleboard |
Evening |
| Sunset Paddle |
Fun |
Paddling at sunset for scenic views |
Paddleboard |
Evening |
| Polar Bear Paddle |
Challenge |
Paddling in cold conditions for fun |
Paddleboard, wetsuit |
Cold weather |
| SUP Racing Techniques |
Advanced |
Techniques used in paddleboard racing |
Paddleboard |
Flat water |
| CrossFit Paddleboarding |
Fun |
Combining paddleboarding with fitness exercises |
Paddleboard |
Calm water |
| SUP Dance |
Creative |
Dancing on a paddleboard |
Paddleboard |
Calm water |
| Paddleboard Standoff |
Fun |
Competitive balance challenge between riders |
Paddleboard |
Flat water |
| Team Relay Races |
Fun |
Team-based paddleboard racing |
Paddleboard |
Racing course |
| Paddleboard Tours |
Fun |
Guiding tours while paddleboarding |
Paddleboard |
Varies |
| Storytime Paddle |
Fun |
Reading stories while paddling |
Paddleboard |
Calm water |
| Downriver Expedition |
Adventure |
Exploring rivers via paddleboarding |
Paddleboard |
Moving water |
| Island Hopping |
Adventure |
Paddleboarding between islands |
Paddleboard |
Open water |
| Night Paddling |
Fun |
Paddling at night using lights |
Paddleboard, lights |
Night conditions |
| River Cleanup |
Community |
Participating in community cleanup events |
Paddleboard |
Calm rivers |
| Stand Up Paddleboarding Excursion |
Recreation |
Guided paddleboarding excursions |
Paddleboard |
Varies |
| SUP Camping |
Adventure |
Camping trips that involve paddleboarding |
Paddleboard, camping gear |
Open lakes |
| Surf Downwind |
Adventure |
Paddling downwind in coastal conditions |
Paddleboard |
Coastal waters |
| SUP Nature Watch |
Recreation |
Wildlife watching while paddleboarding |
Paddleboard |
Calm water |
| SCUBA SUP |
Adventure |
Combining SCUBA diving and paddleboarding |
Paddleboard, diving gear |
Coastal waters |
| SUP Racing Clinics |
Training |
Clinics focused on improving racing techniques |
Paddleboard |
Flat water |
| Adjusting Paddle Length |
Beginner |
How to properly adjust the paddle length |
Paddleboard |
Open water |
| Paddleboarding with Pets |
Fun |
Taking pets on paddleboarding adventures |
Paddleboard, pet gear |
Calm water |
| Photography Paddle |
Fun |
Photography sessions while on paddleboard |
Paddleboard, camera |
Scenic areas |
| SUP Snowboarding |
Extreme |
Combining paddleboarding techniques with snowboarding |
Snow paddleboard |
Snow conditions |
| SUP Sailing |
Adventure |
Incorporating sails on paddleboards for speed |
Sailed paddleboard |
Windy conditions |
| Stunt Performance |
Expert |
Displaying complex tricks in a performance |
Paddleboard |
Competition |
| Challenge Course |
Fun |
A paddleboarding challenge course |
Paddleboard |
Flat or calm water |
| Trick Video Filming |
Creative |
Filming tricks on paddleboards for videos |
Paddleboard, camera |
Varies |
| Paddleboard Showdown |
Competitive |
Competitive group paddleboarding |
Paddleboard |
Open water |
| Keep Balance Technique |
Intermediate |
Techniques for maintaining balance while paddling |
Paddleboard |
Varies |
| Family Paddle Day |
Fun |
Family-friendly paddleboarding events |
Paddleboard |
Calm conditions |
| DIY Paddleboarding Gear |
Creative |
Making your own paddleboarding gear |
Craft materials |
Indoors |
| Learn to Paddleboard |
Beginner |
Basic paddleboarding lessons |
Paddleboard |
Calm water |
| Paddleboarding for Fitness |
Recreation |
Using paddleboarding as a workout |
Paddleboard |
Flat water |
| Synchronized Paddleboarding |
Creative |
Paddling in sync with others |
Paddleboard |
Calm water |
| SUP Meditation Retreat |
Recreation |
Attending meditation retreats on paddleboards |
Paddleboard |
Calm locations |
| Paddleboard Fundraisers |
Community |
Participating in fundraisers on paddleboards |
Paddleboard |
Flat water |
| Fishing Techniques |
Intermediate |
Special techniques for fishing while paddleboarding |
Paddleboard, fishing gear |
Quiet waters |
| Trick Progression |
Intermediate |
Step-by-step guide to learning more advanced tricks |
Paddleboard |
Calm water |
| Event-Based Paddleboarding |
Recreation |
Special events focused on paddleboarding |
Paddleboard |
Varies |
| SUP Nature Photography |
Creative |
Capturing nature photography while paddling |
Paddleboard, photography gear |
Open water |
| Board Yoga Classes |
Recreation |
Yoga classes specifically for paddleboards |
Paddleboard, yoga gear |
Calm water |
| Paddleboarding Storytelling |
Creative |
Telling stories while paddleboarding |
Paddleboard |
Flat water |
| Dual Paddle Techniques |
Intermediate |
Using two paddles for advanced maneuvers |
Two paddles |
Flat water |
| Race Preparation |
Advanced |
Preparing for paddleboarding competitions |
Paddleboard |
Racing events |
| Paddle Lessons for Kids |
Fun |
Teaching children how to paddleboard |
Paddleboard |
Calm water |
| SUP Restorative Practice |
Creative |
Restorative yoga on paddleboards |
Paddleboard, yoga gear |
Calm water |
| Morning Sunrise Paddle |
Fun |
Early morning paddles for sunrise views |
Paddleboard |
Morning light |
| Beach Clean Paddle |
Community |
Cleaning the beach while paddleboarding |
Paddleboard |
Beach conditions |
| Adventure Paddleboarding |
Extreme |
Exploring challenging water adventures |
Paddleboard |
Open water |
| Paddleboard Adventure Camps |
Recreation |
Camps focused on paddleboarding |
Paddleboard |
Safe waters |
| Exploration Paddling |
Adventure |
Exploring new areas on paddleboards |
Paddleboard |
Varied conditions |
| SUP Yoga Teacher Training |
Training |
Courses to become SUP yoga instructors |
Paddleboard, gear |
Calm water |
| Team Building Paddleboarding |
Fun |
Team events focused on group paddleboarding |
Paddleboard |
Open water |
| Adventure Racing |
Extreme |
Competing in adventure-based paddle races |
Paddleboard |
Challenging conditions |