If you’ve been following along with this three-part SUP Stroke series, you know the progression: Efficiency → Power → Speed Speed is not something you force. Speed is something you earn when efficiency and power are in place. Yet most paddlers try to shortcut the process. They paddle harder. They paddle longer. They…

Last month in this SUP Stroke Series, we talked about efficiency — how to stop wasting energy and start getting more return from every stroke. This month, we’re building on that foundation and diving into power. Because power in your SUP stroke isn’t about muscling the paddle harder. It’s about how your…

Hi Paddlers! I’m going to dive into a 3-part blog series on the Sup Stroke. I’ll teach you how to paddle more efficiently, powerfully, and fast! We’ll go in that order. Stay tuned for all 3 parts! This is Part 1: Efficiency Efficiency - The Foundation of an Effective SUP Stroke…

Welcome, and thank you so much for being here. Today I want to talk about a deceptively simple skill that can completely change your paddling efficiency, speed, and confidence on the water: paddling straighter. This topic comes up constantly in my coaching, and for good reason. Most paddlers know they’re…

How to train smarter, avoid plateaus, and paddle stronger year-round If you’re a stand up paddler, chances are you fall into one of two camps: You came from another sport that you can’t really do anymore, and paddling became your new favorite thing. Or you finally found an activity/sport that…

Finding the Perfect Paddle Height Good Day Paddlers! Welcome to another enlightening edition of my monthly blog posts. Today we’re diving into a very popular inquiry in the paddling community: How tall should my paddle be? Many paddlers often find themselves wondering if their paddle is too short, too long, or…

I’m still processing everything that happened in Abu Dhabi this year — the emotions, the challenges, the victory, and the deeper meaning behind all of it. Competing at the 2025 ICF SUP World Championships was certainly unlike any other championship I’ve raced in before. It wasn’t just another chance to…