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Stand Up Paddleboarding: A Beginner's Guide

Simon Bassett

Edition:	2019
Format:	Paperback
Size:	240 x 168 mm

£10⁹⁹

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Begin Your Stand Up Paddleboarding Adventure with Expert Guidance

Learn the fundamentals of SUP with Simon Bassett's comprehensive beginner's guide, featuring step-by-step instructions and vivid photographs.

Stand Up Paddleboarding: A Beginner's Guide by Simon Bassett is an essential resource for newcomers to the rapidly growing sport of stand up paddleboarding (SUP). This comprehensive guide provides clear, step-by-step instructions, complemented by over 150 colour photographs, making it easy to understand and follow.

Embark on Your SUP Journey

This guide covers:

Equipment essentials: Choosing the right board, paddle, and leash to suit your needs.
Launching and landing: Techniques for safely getting on and off the water.
Stance and balance: Achieving the correct posture for stability and efficiency.
Paddling techniques: Mastering strokes for straight-line paddling and turning.
Safety measures: Understanding weather conditions, safety protocols, and maintenance of equipment.
Exploring SUP disciplines: An overview of touring, racing, surfing, and fitness applications.

Critical Acclaim for 'Stand Up Paddleboarding: A Beginner's Guide'

"Clearly laid out and separated into easy to digest sections makes for easy reading... And there are plenty of photos to support the text making it simple to understand." – SUPBoarder

"This slim and simple introduction is appealing." – Yachting Monthly

About the Author

Simon Bassett is a pioneer in the UK stand up paddleboarding scene, having started in 2006 when the sport was virtually unknown in the country. In 2007, he founded the British Stand Up Paddle Association (BSUPA) and has been instrumental in developing teaching schemes and national SUP contests.

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