… Still need convincing stand up paddling is for you? Here are some reasons to try Stand Up Paddle Boarding and Surfing (or just SUP, or Hoe he'e nalu) if you haven't yet: Builds balance as well as fitness Strong core and full body workout Can be done anywhere from rivers to waves Fun as a group Cool in hot weather Eco-friendly, YOU are the motor Better view of water than other no-motor sports Relatively low cost of entry Amazing race events, recreational and elite classes We also cross-post thi …

Welcome and aloha! Stand up as been around a while but is taking off like crazy here in greater Charlotte area. The number one reason Stand Up Paddle Boarding and Surfing (or just SUP, or Hoe he'e nalu) is taking the country by storm is because anyone can join in the fun. In fact, most of us so far in the group are new to the sport. SUP just has a ton of benefits over other sports--especially during the hot later Summer months: Builds balance as well as fitness Strong core and full body workout …

… We kayak at around 3mph. 3-hours of paddling each trips, minimum. Remember, we are weekend warriors! ... ... ... Kayaking on LKN and is not that dangerous, don't worry. Traffic is a lot less than you would think and waves never get very big. You can kayak in 20mph cross winds with 5 miles of fetch, with no spray skirt without sinking (but that will be one fun rodeo).  ... ... ... We plan the route together, pull up to the lake when everybody but the earliest song-birds are sleeping, push hard fo …