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Part 3: Speed: How to Paddle Faster Without Just Trying Harder
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 repeat the same route, over…
Where Strength Actually Comes From in Your SUP Stroke
Part 2: Power – Where Strength Actually Comes From in Your SUP Stroke
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 body is designed to create…
Efficiency – The Foundation of an Effective SUP Stroke
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 Before we ever talk about…
SUP Drill Video Series with Seychelle
Paddle Straighter: How to Stop Zigzagging on your SUP and Paddle Faster
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 zigzagging. They can see it…
Why Cross-Training for Stand Up Paddlers
Why Cross-Training Matters for Stand Up Paddlers
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 you love, and you’d happily…
SUP Paddle Height
Finding the Perfect SUP Paddle Height
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 just right for their needs.…

Embrace Lower Body Mobility: A Guide to Enhancing Your Flexibility

Embrace Lower Body Mobility: A Guide to Enhancing Your Flexibility Today we’re focusing on lower body mobility. This session is structured to last around 20 minutes, providing you with a routine that you can easily save and revisit whenever needed. Gather Your Props Before we dive in, if you have a mat, some blocks, a…

Competing for Two: My 2025 ICF SUP World Championships Experience

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 compete for Team USA. It…

How to Watch the 2025 ICF SUP World Championships

The 2025 ICF SUP World Championships is going off this week in Abu Dhabi, UAE!  I am here and so excited to participate in this year’s competition. As promised, here’s all the info you’ll need to keep up to date and watch the 2025 ICF SUP World Championships. The racing officially begins tomorrow, Wednesday October…

The Essential Guide to Breathing for Paddlers: Tips and Techniques

The Essential Guide to Breathing for SUP Paddlers: Tips and Techniques Welcome to this month’s SUP tips blog. I’m thrilled to be sharing a vital aspect of performance: breathing. In this article, we’ll briefly discuss breathing techniques, how they can benefit your paddling, and I’ll provide you with some practical homework to enhance your skills.…

Engaging Your Legs for Best SUP Performance – SUP Tips with Seychelle

Engaging Your Legs for Best Performance  I’m excited to dive into an important topic today: using your legs effectively while paddling. Whether you’re a beginner or looking to perfect your technique, understanding how to engage your legs can significantly enhance your paddling experience. The Importance of Leg Engagement One of the five fundamentals of stand-up…

Mastering Paddleboard Turns: A Step-by-Step Guide

Mastering Paddleboard Turns: A Step-by-Step Guide Hello everybody! I am going to go over the 4 different ways to turn your standup paddleboard progressing from the easiest to most challenging.  There’s no right or wrong way to turn your board, but there are certainly ways that are more effective in different scenarios. Let’s go over…