The following are a set of blog posts teaching you the basics of SUP river surfing. They cover everything you need to know without assuming any prior knowledge.
If you’re not a proficient surfer or white water kayaker, read all of the posts:
- Part 1: The Gear
- Part 2: Scoping out the wave
- Part 3: Plotting a course onto the wave
- Part 4: Padding stances to catch the wave
- Part 5: Paddle strokes to catch the wave
- Part 6: Stances and footwork for surfing the wave
- Part 7: Paddle strokes and braces for surfing the wave
If you’re a white water kayaker (in particular a play boater) looking to get into SUP river surfing. Read these posts:
- Part 1: The Gear
- Part 4: Padding stances to catch the wave
- Part 5: Paddle strokes to catch the wave
- Part 6: Stances and footwork for surfing the wave
- Part 7: Paddle strokes and braces for surfing the wave
If you’re an ocean SUP surfer interested in trying to surf river waves, read the following posts:
If you’re a prone ocean surfer looking to try river SUP surfing, read these posts:
- Part 1: The Gear
- Part 2: Scoping out the wave
- Part 3: Plotting a course onto the wave
- Part 4: Padding stances to catch the wave
- Part 5: Paddle strokes to catch the wave
- Part 7: Paddle strokes and braces for surfing the wave
If you’re a prone ocean surfer and want some tips on how to prone river surf, check out these posts:
Good luck and be safe!