Stand up paddleboarding (SUP, as those in the know call it) has been around for a while—like traditional surfing did, standup paddleboarding originated in Hawaii. Legend has it that it just started out as an easy way for surf instructors and photographers to stand up and survey the folks in the water, and the board makes a great vantage point for spotting wave sets too. But by the beginning of this decade, standup paddleboarding was quickly emerging as its own sport.

Paddleboarding is very easy to learn. This great new activity is low impact, invigorating and promotes balance, strength and general fitness. You don't have to be a surfer or an adrenaline junkie to learn and no previous experience is required.

In the right side you can view our SUP categories by clicking each category on the image.