Knowledge library
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Demo lesson — draft, not expert reviewed
Choosing your first SUP board
How board size, volume and shape affect stability for new paddlers.
Demo lesson — draft, not expert reviewed
The forward stroke basics
Reach, catch, power and recovery — the four phases of an efficient stroke.
Demo lesson — draft, not expert reviewed
Wind awareness for paddlers
Why offshore wind is a key hazard and how to read basic forecasts.
Demo lesson — draft, not expert reviewed
Planning a coastal tour
Route planning, group communication and turnaround decisions.
Demo lesson — draft, not expert reviewed
Surf etiquette for beginners
Priority, not dropping in, and staying out of the way of others.
Demo lesson — draft, not expert reviewed
Understanding the pop-up
The movement from lying to standing, learned first on the sand.
Demo lesson — draft, not expert reviewed
Recognising rip currents
Visual signs of rips and why lifeguarded beaches matter.
Demo lesson — draft, not expert reviewed
Reading swell forecasts
Swell height, period and direction explained at a high level.