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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.…

Cross Training for SUP Paddlers: Enhancing Performance and Fitness

Welcome to my first blog post of 2025! Today, we’re diving into an important topic for paddlers of all levels: cross training. Whether you’re a newcomer or a seasoned pro, incorporating cross training into your SUP training routine can significantly enhance your performance on the water. Why Cross Training Matters As many paddlers discover, an…

Steering Your SUP Board

Being able to maneuver your board is an essential SUP skill! Normally when we talk about SUP technique, we talk about going in a straight line.  I talk a lot about how to get your board to go in a straight line, how to stop zigzagging, and how to increase the number of strokes per…

Using Body Weight – SUP Tips with Seychelle

Using Body Weight when you Paddle Using body weight is a really important topic to discuss for several reasons. I’m going to talk about the ways in which you use your body weight when you paddle and how to use your body weight to improve different aspects of your stroke technique like steering and board…

SUP Training Levels Explained – Seychelle SIC Talk Stories

Welcome to my monthly “how to” SUP blog post! Today I’m going to be talking about the different training levels for interval training programs Training levels specific to paddling and SUP.  This will be an in-depth look at the training levels that I use when I write interval training programs for paddlers. Both in my…

Upper Body Mobility -Seychelle SIC Talk Stories

Hello and welcome to the monthly “How to” blog on Seychelle SUP! Today we’re going to be doing some upper body mobility moves and stretches! This blog post is adapted from my popular SIC Maui Talk Story series. If you would rather watch the video and follow along with the live demos, you can view…

Kettlebell Exercises for Standup Paddle – Seychelle SUP SIC Talk Stories

Hello and welcome to my monthly “How to” blog post. These posts go out the last Monday of the month and are adapted from my popular SIC Maui Talk stories series. I hope you enjoy and learn something from each one! Thank so much for being here. Let’s dive in! Today I am going to…