Downwind SUP Runs: How to Link Them for Maximum Fun

in Stand Up Paddleboarding 1 min read

What Is Downwind

Paddling with wind and swell. Catching bumps for speed. Surfing open water waves. Advanced technique.

Downwind paddle boarding

Conditions Needed

Consistent wind direction. Developed wind swell. Appropriate run distance. Safe landing zone.

Technique Basics

Read approaching swells. Accelerate to catch. Maintain planing speed. Link bumps together.

Building Skills

Practice in smaller conditions. Boat support initially. Build gradually. Respect the conditions.

Mike Reynolds

Mike Reynolds

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