All tagged paddling

A Full Body Workout

A Full Body Workout

Tim Peck
Paddle

My feet are in the wrong spot, my body position sucks, and my balance gets even iffier every time I take a stroke with this too-short paddle. My time on this wave is limited—in a few moments I’ll be off the board, floating in the runout downstream. But for now I’m having a blast. It’s fun to be a noob again.


Winter on the Water

Winter on the Water

Tim Peck
Paddle

Winter is fleeting. Steep ice today is flowing water the next and subzero surf can be cold calm in an instant. But whatever form winter water takes, I’m all over it. Here’s five favorite winter moments that I recently captured with my camera.

Passing on Paddling

Passing on Paddling

Tim Peck
Paddle

Speaking of distressed seals, that’s what I’ll look like the first time I tumble off the SUP. I can see myself now, frantically thrashing around in the water, trying to get back on the board. Sure it’ll be funny and all. For you, anyway; I’ll be terrified that one of your neighbors is about to say hi. Did you see how one of them greeted this friend-of-the-fishes?

Luke’s Guide to Spring Paddling

Luke’s Guide to Spring Paddling

Tim Peck
Paddle

With the water finally warming up, it’s time to start thinking about open water paddling again. Follow these simple steps before you get in the water, while you’re on the water, and when you get home for an A+ start to the paddling season.