{"id":5094,"date":"2020-05-19T17:21:27","date_gmt":"2020-05-19T17:21:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/catalinaislandcamps.com\/?p=5094"},"modified":"2023-06-29T20:22:09","modified_gmt":"2023-06-29T20:22:09","slug":"why-kids-love-stand-up-paddleboarding","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/catalinaislandcamps.com\/why-kids-love-stand-up-paddleboarding\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Kids Love Stand Up Paddleboarding"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/catalinaislandcamps.com\/reasons-why-your-child-should-learn-to-swim\/\">Swimming<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/catalinaislandcamps.com\/programs\/summer-camp\/activities\/kayaking\/\">kayaking<\/a> and canoeing are certainly <a href=\"https:\/\/catalinaislandcamps.com\/exciting-summer-camp-activities-for-kids-of-all-ages\/\">fun water activities<\/a>, but there\u2019s nothing quite like stand-up paddleboarding (SUP). All you need to do to partake in this unique water sport is to hop on a large board and use a paddle to push through the water. Beginners start in calm waters to get the hang of it, often in lakes, ponds, and flat oceans. Kids in particular absolutely love paddleboarding, especially at Catalina Island.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s explore some important information about paddleboarding and then we\u2019ll dive into why kids are raving about this exciting water activity!<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Paddleboard Facts &amp; Information\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Paddleboard length:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Range between 12 and 20 feet in length<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>How SUP got started:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Began as an alternative for retired and\/or older surfers\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Best places to SUP: <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Flat oceans, lakes, canals, ponds, and surf zones<\/span><\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>SUP models: <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Racing, crossover versions, flat water paddling, and surfing\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Paddleboard components:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Handle, blade, and shaft\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Types of SUPs: <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All around (used for light gliding), inflatable, fishing, yoga, touring (great for racing and long distance)\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: left;\"><b>SUP sizing:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Paddle length should be customized to your arm length, height and your paddleboard\u2019s height above the water\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to Stand Up Paddleboard<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Standing Up on the Paddleboard<\/span><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bring the board into the water with the fin free from hitting the bottom.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Begin kneeling on the board and start the first few strokes while in this position.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Slowly start to stand up, one foot at a time. Make sure you\u2019re in the middle of the board with feet parallel to the stringer.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep your knees bent so you stay steady on the board.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Paddling Forward<\/span><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Insert the paddle into the water as forward as you can (the paddle should be buried in the water).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep the bottom arm straight and still and pull your top arm toward your body. Your top shoulder should rotate forward to extend your reach.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Switch sides and the positions of your hands to paddle the SUP efficiently.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Paddleboarding Tips<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\u2019t hold both hands on the shaft of the paddleboard, keep one hand on the top of the paddle<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Always keep your feet parallel and toes pointed to the nose of the board\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avoid a surf stance as you\u2019ll most likely fall off the board<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use your entire body, not just your arms &#8211; your arms will get tired!\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take long strokes when paddling forward<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why Kids Love Paddleboarding<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We\u2019ve noticed paddleboarding is one of the most <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/catalinaislandcamps.com\/programs\/summer-camp\/activities\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sought after activities<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> at summer camp. Kids love this activity because it\u2019s often completely new to them. For kids that don\u2019t often get to enjoy the water, paddleboarding is a great way to try something new and enjoy swimming.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As kids paddleboard, especially at Catalina Island, they can soak in some absolutely stunning scenery and exotic sea creatures. Not to mention, California sunsets are like no other, which makes the paddleboarding experience that much more enjoyable.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some other reasons why kids love paddleboarding include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Super relaxing, especially for kids who may experience anxiety<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s a great way to forget about electronic devices and connect with nature<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Easy to learn<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fun to do independently or with friends<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sense of accomplishment learning something new<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/catalinaislandcamps.com\/request-info\/ask-a-question\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contact us<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to learn more about paddleboarding at Catalina Island Camps!<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Swimming, kayaking and canoeing are certainly fun water activities, but there\u2019s nothing quite like stand-up paddleboarding (SUP). 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