Stand Up Paddle Boards
The Fenn Series is proud to promote SUP as a category of the series. SUP boards we welcome in both the longer Fenn Series or shorter course in the Skoda Challenge.
- Fenn Cup – 20km paddle down wind.
- Skoda Challenge – 8km (4 x 2km loops)
- Skoda Challenge Teams (4 or 2 paddlers doing 2km or 4km each) (SUP only)
The Stand-up category is proudly sponsored by Balmorals Boards. (See sponsors page for more information)
Prizes will be announced for this category in the coming weeks but this category is about further growth and development of the sport and having a great time.
Entries are open now so don’t miss out.
For more information about the SUP paddle category contact Doug, Dean or Andrew Allan at Balmoral Boards.
INFORMATION ON STAND-UP PADDLING
Paddle Surfing (aka: SUP - Stand Up Paddle) was born out of Hawaii.
In the space of a few years surfing or just paddling around with a board and a paddle has taken the world by storm.
PADDLE SURFING adds a whole new dimension to riding waves or just exploring the coast. With a BIG fitness benefit, PADDLE SURFING has plenty of people (including our top surfers) grabbing a paddle and learning a whole new way to play in the ocean. Paddle Surfing is many different things to many different people but it boils down to 3 key ingredients:
Fun and Fitness in the Ocean. In fact ANY waterway that you want to explore!!
There are many ways to enjoy and StandUP paddle board and whichever road you choose we guarantee a lifestyle and fitness benefit that is hard to match whilst having so much fun.
It is hard to explain why standing and paddling into a wave on an 9-11' board is such a buzz and the only way to find out is to do it! Put simply it adds a whole new dimension to surfing and takes you 'back to the basics' that got us here in the first place - just getting out and having fun! Just ask Tom Carroll, who you will find paddling around on his board (paddle in hand) most days with a very big smile on his face! Check out Laird Hamilton along with his freinds Dave Kalama , Rob Machado and Gerry Lopez, from the film WATERMAN, talking about why they love Paddle Surfing!
Whether you want to rip in waves, explore the coastline or just paddle around and enjoy the fitness benefits, Paddle Surfing is an amazing sport that can change your life!
Benefits
low impact, full body cardiovascular workout
tones and strengthens core muscles
targets arms, abs and thighs all at once
improves balance and co-ordination
builds confidence in and out of the water
60 min sessions are suitable for all ages and fitness levels. Balmoral Boards provide you with a board and paddle suited to your ability, as well as the opportunity to get FIT, meet new people and have some fun at the same time. No previous paddling experience is necessary. You just need to be able to swim and should be in reasonably good health.
