Paddleboarding For The Family

Stand up paddleboarding provides a great cardio workout, upper body, an incredible core and a chance for the entire family to get unplugged, to get outside, and get together.

Stand up paddleboards, regularly called S.U.P.s, look like standard surfboards, but are a little larger. The stand-up paddleboard is perfect for all types of water: bays, lakes, rivers, ocean surf, and ponds. Since the rider is vertical the whole time, he or she is treated to a view that is brilliant - both above and below the top of the water. Paddleboarding is simpler to learn than conventional surfing, which suggests that kids will get virtually instant enjoyment from the encounter. Some paddleboards are made for more than one individual; the children do not even need to be strong to push themselves along. They will have a blast cruising through the water while you get some extra calories to burn off and identifying fish along with other wildlife!

Most paddleboard businesses consider school age children (who can swim) and are entirely capable of paddling their very own boards. To move smoothly through the water, the paddle has to be short enough for your kid to work with, along with the board which has to be narrow enough for the kid to stand in the center of the plank, and paddle. Anything less than 30'' broad should fit the bill for most elementary school children. Stand up paddleboards are durable, most are created from glass reinforced plastic and an epoxy resin and foam core. Some boards include a hollowed out center. Either model can manage whatever the child is willing to force upon it.

Like traditional surfing, stand up paddleboarding will need a limited amount of equipment. The board itself will run in between $600 to $2500. You'll also need a paddle, a personal flotation device in particularly regions since the coast guard classifies the planks as a boat, proper clothes (bathing suit, rash guard, wetsuit) and sunscreen.

When you buy the board, it becomes a low-cost task for the entire family. The paddleboards can be purchased at local surf shops or various online retailers. Many surf stores provide rental boards and paddles together with lessons, so you can go along with your family and can "test the water" before purchasing the gear. Getting a few lessons may also mean that you have the proper technique and get the most from your expertise. Grab the kids, the dog, and some sunscreen, shut off the iPad, leave your cell phone at home and revel in the view, as summer looms!