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Archives January 2025

Essential Gear Check: Is Your SUP Setup Ready for a New Season?

A new paddleboarding season is on the horizon, bringing fresh opportunities to explore the water, refine your skills, and embrace new adventures. But before you dive in, take a moment to assess your gear. A well-maintained setup ensures both safety and enjoyment on the water.

Whether your board has been stored for the winter or you’re looking to upgrade your setup, now is the perfect time to get everything in order so you’re ready to launch when the temperatures rise.

1. Board and Paddle: Foundation of Your Setup

Your board is your most essential piece of equipment, and it deserves a little attention before hitting the water. Here’s what to check and how to fix any issues:

  • Dings, cracks, or soft spots…
January 27, 2025 Alisha Grow

Beyond Resolutions: The Mindset for Long-Term Paddling Success

As the new year begins, it’s easy to get caught up in resolutions—big, bold promises to ourselves that sometimes lose momentum. But what if, instead of setting rigid goals, we focused on something deeper? Long-term success in SUP, like any pursuit, isn’t about quick fixes or fleeting motivation. It’s about cultivating a mindset that sustains you on and off the water.

Embrace Growth Over Perfection

It’s tempting to measure success by milestones—paddling a certain distance, mastering a new stroke, or feeling completely at ease in choppy water. But real progress comes from a growth mindset. Every outing, every challenge, every moment on the board is an opportunity to learn. Some days, conditions might not…

January 20, 2025 Alisha Grow

Lessons from Florida: Insights from My Training Camp Experience

Setting goals charts a course for growth and deeper connection. In November, I traveled to Florida to refine my skills and immerse myself in learning. Beyond technical improvement, I gained a renewed sense of purpose and a reminder of the power of continual learning. This journey inspired the Paddle With Purpose series—here’s how it all began.

Why I Signed Up

My main goal in attending this training camp was to refine my paddling stroke and improve overall efficiency and endurance on the water. I’d been working on fine-tuning my stroke mechanics across different paddling disciplines, and was looking to accelerate my progress. Beyond personal performance, I wanted to learn from Seychelle SUP and…

January 13, 2025 Alisha Grow

Paddle With Purpose: Setting Inspiring Paddleboarding Goals for the New Year

The New Year is a time for fresh starts and renewed motivation. For us paddlers, it’s the perfect opportunity to set meaningful goals that elevate our skills, deepen our connection to the water, and add excitement to our paddling adventures. This blog kicks off the Paddle With Purpose series, offering practical steps to help you set and achieve SUP goals that will make your year unforgettable. Here are some tips to help you get started setting inspiring paddleboarding goals for the New Year:

1. Reflect on Your Paddleboarding Journey

Before setting new goals, take a moment to reflect on your past paddleboarding experiences:

  • What Have You Accomplished? Think about the milestones you’ve already reached,…
January 6, 2025 Alisha Grow