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The 9 Most Exciting Paddleboard Races In The World
At Red, we’re especially fond of amazing paddleboard races. Let’s take a look at the Red team’s top 9 most exciting SUP race events in the world.
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One of the questions we get asked regularly by people who are considering trying paddle boarding is, how difficult is it? When you’re thinking about trying any new activity, it’s natural to have reservations, however we’re pleased to say that this doesn’t need to be the case with paddle boarding. Whilst it may look a little daunting at first, with the right training and equipment, paddle boarding is one of the easiest water sports to learn. Here’s why:
Still not convinced? These are just a few of the reasons you need to give it a go.
So you want to give paddle boarding a go - fantastic news! The even greater news is that it’s really easy to get started. We always recommend learning how to stand up paddle board with a qualified instructor. This is the safest way to learn how to stand up paddle board, and will mean you learn the best technique from the start.
The easiest way to find places that offer paddle board training near you is by searching learn2paddleboard.com. This is the world’s largest platform for finding the best SUP schools, that Red Paddle Co are proud supporters of. Simply type in your location and you’ll be provided with all the options that are available in your local area. The website also includes plenty of information about what to expect from your first session, and details on what to wear and what to bring with you.
Finding a SUP school is the first step in starting your paddle boarding adventure. If you have any more questions about getting started please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us today.
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