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Carry your board
Lift the board with one hand by the rail and slip your hand into the handle located on the deck of the board.
Raise the board so it's resting on the rail. Beware of debris that could be hazardous to your board.
Always try and position your paddle in a convenient location for pick up after you have your board in hand.
With the board in the appropriate carrying position, bend down and pick up your paddle from its convenient location.
Lift both paddle and board up with your legs remaining balanced.
Proceed to the water and prepare to launch. Make sure you board is raised above the waves when carrying it into the water. |
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Getting on your board
Enter the water avoiding reef and debris at a safe launch spot. Hold the board at your side by the handle on the deck of the board keeping the paddle secured in your opposite hand.
Place the board carefully into the water. Rest the paddle on top of the board making sure to keep a hand on it at all times and cautiously lift one leg into kneeling position at the center of the board.
Left the other leg follow so that you are now kneeling with both legs on the center of the board wit the paddle lying flat under your hands at the front of the board.
When comfortable and stable, stand up at the center of the board with your feet shoulder width apart and paddle in hand.
Once you have gained your balance standing, hold the paddle blade facing outward, with one hand placed on top of the paddle and the other at the middle of the shaft. Begin paddling. |
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Cruising Stroke
Stay relaxed with your hands in the proper position.
You can drop your top hand down an little more.
DO not reach to far ahead and release the paddle behind your feet.
Do not pull back as hard with the bottom hand.
Paddle smooth and easy while taking in the scenery. |
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