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SUP, short for Stand-Up Paddleboarding, is one of the most popular watersport activities that have come up in the past few years. It\u2019s a great way to explore coastal areas while staying fit<\/strong> at the same time. And the best part about it – it\u2019s super easy to learn and anybody can do it<\/strong>! We at SeaBookings<\/a> are also absolutely in love with SUP<\/a>, and decided to offer a complete SUP guide to anyone looking for some advice!\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ways to do SUP<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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By renting a board, you can experience the sea all by yourself<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

SUP Board rental<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Before anything else, you should decide how you want to do SUP for the first time. For this, there are different options – you can rent a SUP board and venture out by yourself<\/strong> and try your luck. If you want to do this, it would come in handy if you already had some experience in other board sports like snowboarding, surfing or skating.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guided SUP Tour<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you prefer having a guide teaching you the basics about SUP and showing you around<\/strong> the most beautiful spots, the best option would be a guided SUP Tour. Usually, there are private as well as shared tours available<\/strong> in any region where SUP is possible. A guided SUP Tour is great to really explore the region in a safe and fun environment, while also improving your SUP technique.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SUP holidays<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

And for those looking for a real extensive SUP experience,<\/strong> there are more and more offers of full SUP holidays! On these kind of holidays, you will have different SUP experiences<\/strong> and really get to improve your skills. SUP holidays are offered in many destinations already, like Croatia, Greece or Spain<\/strong>! This is a great opportunity for those looking for an active holiday out in nature!\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Stand-up paddle is a favorite for environmentally-conscious travelers<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Basic techniques of SUP<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A complete SUP guide wouldn\u2019t be complete without mentioning the most important SUP techniques! There are a few things to have in mind<\/strong> when paddling around the water, so here come our most important basic techniques of SUP!\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to stand on a SUP Board<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

While it may look easy, you will see that it actually can be quite hard to keep your balance<\/strong> when standing on a SUP Board. To stabilize your body, there a few simple techniques you can use.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

First of all, you should be standing right in the middle of the board. <\/strong>The middle is usually quite easy to determine because it is where the handle is situated. Make sure you use this helping point because if you stay too far in the front or the back, it will be very difficult to balance the board on the water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Secondly, your feet should be standing shoulder-width apart. <\/strong>This is the best position to balance your body and evenly distribute the weight between your two legs. Also, make sure you don\u2019t grip your toes into the board, but keep your feet flat and stable. In this position, you should be able to stand perfectly stable on your board!\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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If you prefer, you can stay on your knees<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

How to paddle\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

After you know how to stand properly on the board, the next thing to do is to paddle forward! When doing SUP, you have one big paddle <\/strong>you use. The first thing to do is to adapt the paddle to your size. There are a few tricks you can use to adjust your SUP paddle correctly:<\/p>\n\n\n\n