The Importance of Hydration Water is essential in our lives. Not only does it sustain life itself, but it also plays a key role in our daily activities and adventures, including paddle boarding. Dr...
Cold Weather Paddle Gear Guide
Cold Weather Paddle Gear Guide When paddle boarding in cold weather, it's important to have the right gear to keep you warm and safe. Here's a guide to the essential gear you'll need: Wetsuit or ...
Great news for all water sports enthusiasts in the city! We're excited to announce a partnership with Paddle Board San Diego! With their team, you can experience the joys of being on the water whil...
Winter Paddling and Safety Guidance
Winter Paddling And Safety Guidance Paddling in winter can be a rewarding experience, but it also requires some extra safety precautions. Here are some tips: Dress Appropriately: Dress in layers ...
How To Stop Your Paddle Board To stop your paddle board with a reverse stroke, you essentially need to do the forward stroke in reverse. Here's how: Hold your paddle with both hands. Your top hand...
Partnering with Surfrider Foundation
Partnering with Surfrider Foundation We are excited to announce that NAGI is partnering with Surfrider Foundation to help protect the ocean. Together, we can work towards reducing plastic pollution...
Vancouver SUP Challenge 2023 We are excited to announce that NAGI is the presenting sponsor for the upcoming SUP Challenge 2023 event! As a sponsor of the SUP Challenge community event, we will sho...
How To Stand On Your Paddle Board
How To Stand On Your Paddle Board To stand up on your paddle board, follow these steps: Start in a kneeling position near the center of the board, with your paddle across the board in front of you...
How To Hold Your Paddle To hold your paddle correctly, follow these steps: Start by standing next to your paddle with the blade resting on the ground. Grap the paddle with both hands, placing one ...
How To Make A Quick Turn WIth A Crossbow Stroke The crossbow stroke is the most advanced of all the paddle strokes covered in the article. It involves holding the paddle with both hands and extendi...
How To Turn Your Paddle Board WIth A Sweep Stroke The sweep stroke is used to turn your paddle board. Start with the blade parallel to the side of the board, and sweep it in a wide arc away from th...
How To Move Your Board Sideway
How To Move Your Board Sideway With A Draw Stroke The draw stroke is a paddle stroke that allows you to move your boat sideways or towards an object. To perform the draw stroke, place the paddle bl...
How To Inflate Your Paddle Board
How To Inflate Your Paddle Board To inflate your paddle board, follow these steps: Unfold the paddle board and lay it out flat on a level surface. Remove the valve cover and attach the pump hose t...
How To Get Back On Board From The Tail
How To Get Back On Board From The Tail To get back on the board from the tail, follow these steps: Swim to the tail of the board. Grab the tail of the board with one hand and the center carry hand...
How To Get Back On Board From The Side
How To Get Back On Board From The Side To get back on the board from the side, follow these steps: Swim to the side of the board where you want to climb on. You can take a moment to assess the wat...
How To Paddle Against Headwind
How To Paddle Against Headwind Paddling against headwind can be a challenging experience, but with the correct technique, you can make progress efficiently and safely. Here are some tips for paddli...
How To Paddle Straight To maintain a straight course while paddling, it is important to use the straight stroke. This stroke is the foundation of all paddle strokes and the most efficient way to mo...