Foundational Skills for Standup Paddleboarding

In this introductory article, we’ll go over why learning proper technique is important, as well as some basic things to keep in mind throughout your paddling progression. Finally, we’ll go over the two basic ideas that underlie nearly every stroke or technique we cover. These principles apply to both standup paddleboarding and kayaking, and in fact all paddle sports, so you’ll find this same article in both sections.